15 Holiday Movies to Watch – Mama Bear’s Picks

When it comes to Christmas time, there are so many movies to watch and some are even worth watching more than once a season.  As a child, it began with all the classic animated shows we watched as a family. My mom introduced me to many non-animated movies that I continue to watch today and share them with my daughter. Below is a list of Holiday movies to watch this season. Holiday Movies to Watch Below are the movies that I like to watch during the Christmas Season.  We have … Continue reading

Celebrate 150 Years – Free Events in Toronto on Canada Day

celebrate 150 years

We usually leave our plans for Canada Day as last minute since we can never decide on what to do. This year we want to celebrate 150 years with a day filled with fun family events and activities. There are so many celebrations and events to attend depending on what you are into. All events I have listed are family friendly and you can’t go wrong for a weekend of fun. Free Events to Celebrate 150 Years Looking for music, arts or a different taste for culture? Visit any of … Continue reading

100 Years of Magic – Disney On Ice Highlights – Toronto Show

100-years-of-magic

Last night we attended the evening performance of Disney on Ice – 100 Years of Magic at the Roger’s Centre in Toronto. We love spending time together as a family enjoying a show we all love. On our way to the show, we ran into a couple of friends who my daughter entertained with her joy of attending the show. Once inside, I chatted with a few friends who I spied from across the seats, well that and a text message. Walt Disney brought his cartoon characters alive through animations. … Continue reading

Disney on Ice – Dare to Dream – Opening Show Highlights

Last night, we headed down to the Rogers Centre to see the opening show of Disney on Ice Dare to Dream. It was the perfect way for my daughter and her friend to start their winter vacation. We had an awesome time and enjoyed it just as much as Disney on Ice – World of Fantasy. It isn’t a Disney show, without an appearance from Mickey, Minnie and friends, introducing throughout the show. Screams of excitement could be heard throughout. My daughter and her friend, were singing and dancing, having … Continue reading

Summertime TV – 2015

Summertime TV

Summer is fast approaching and with that brings a batch of new and returning TV show for the Summertime TV, that we have been waiting to watch. I know, who watches TV in the summer when there is so much more fun things to do. When I was growing up, there were no summertime TV shows returning, so we spent most of the time out doors. It wasn’t until about 5-10 years ago that during the summer a show we watched would have a summer special and eventually have new … Continue reading

Music Through the Years

Music Through the years

Music through the years has changed, but I have always listened to the same music. Listening to music takes me to different places in time, where I first heard a certain song, who introduced me to certain bands and of course the types of music I listen too. I was brought up listening to all music, and enjoy all types. I do have favourite songs or groups but when I listen to music it always seems to be the same. I started with of course the good old radio stations, … Continue reading

Filmed in Canada – TV Shows and Movies

filmed in Canada

Have you ever been watching a movie or TV Show and said “Hey, I know where that is?” I know that I have many times. I do a Google search and sure enough, it is filmed in Canada, either in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and sometimes Montreal, just to name a few.

Top TV Shows – Mama Bear’s List

Top TV shows

All good things must come to an end, whether it is for the season, summer or for good. Summer is almost here, which means, schools almost over,and we prepare our selves for the upcoming season in the sun. As we say good bye to one season, we welcome a new one, but at the same time we also say good bye to the top TV Shows we have watched since the fall. Here is my list of Top TV shows for 2014-2015 season. Top TV Shows The Walking Dead Revenge – series finale … Continue reading

Art Tonite – The Perfect Night Out Giveaway

Art Tonite

I don’t get out much these days, so when I was invited to attend a new social experience, I was excited! The night was hosted by Art Tonite at Pappas Grill in Toronto’s Greektown on the Danforth. It was a night of cocktails, music, painting and of course the delicious food we were served. Art Tonite is a new social painting experiencing. It gives you a chance to get out and let your creative side flow over cocktails. If you have been trying to find new ideas for places to … Continue reading