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September 25, 2012Mandarin Wooden BlocksThese beautiful handcrafted and heirloom-quality blocks are a timeless toy that helps develop motor skills and problem solving. We carry them in English and Fre …

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Fall Back into RoutineThe summer is behind us and it's time to fall back into routine. It has always been a love-hate relationship with September's arrival, as it symbolizes the end of those long laz …

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Seasonal Lethargic DisorderWe all know about “Seasonal Affective Disorder” or “SAD” is caused by seasonal change and reduced exposure to sunlight. However, in August, I have diagnosed myself with “Sea …

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Take on July with Gusto!Named after the famed Roman General Julius Caesar, July is the warmest month on average in the Northern Hemisphere. In Canada, July is the much beloved month where the kids are …

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Take Your Opportunities for Pause this June"Slow down, you move too fast / You gotta make the morning last"-Simon & GarfunkelAs the days get hotter and longer and brighter, the weather beckons you …

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A Toast to the Mothers!Mothers are worthy of our deep admiration - not just gratitude. My mother raised a brood of ten children, which required incredible work ethic, skill and care. She also had the …

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