GOGO’S CRAZY BONES SERIES 2

Gogo's Crazy Bones Series 2

My seven-year-old son has been asking me “When can I buy Gogo’s Series 2?” every day for several months now. Well, the day has finally arrived where I can say “They’re HERE”!

Gogo’s have evolved and Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s has them! Series 2 Flow Pack is now available in stores and online.  Also, exclusively in stores, Gogo’s Crazy Bones Gold Series Limited Edition tin. This tin makes a perfect gift for any Gogo collector-each tin contains 10 EXCLUSIVE Gogo’s and some of the most valuble Gogo’s!

Ottawa, get kids moving!

Here at Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s, we just got in a new line of awesome skipping gear including jump ropes, double dutch ropes, stilt walkers and skip-its! It’s from Just Jump It  and it’s available at all our stores now! In the spirit of keeping active, we wanted to get parents talking about more ways to keep their kids moving this summer!

We all know the benefits of keeping our kids active. It keeps the body healthy, encourages socialization & teamwork and provides a foundation for keeping fit in to adulthood.

But where to start with your little offspring?

Rule number one (and there is only one rule) Make it fun. If it’s fun your kids will be asking for more and that’s all you need to keep fit. Here are some ideas to get kids moving. Since it’s spring, we’re going to keep it a list of Fun Active Things to do in Ottawa for Spring and Summer!

Rediscover Ottawa and go for a family walk or bike ride! There the paths along the Rideau Canal and more paths along the Ottawa River. Perhaps opt for a stroll through the Ottawa Byward Market you can visit the street vendors and buy some fresh produce while exercising, how cool is Ottawa?!

Want to add a twist to the family walk? Go out at night and bring a flashlight. Be sure to look up and stargaze as well!

Or simply head to your local park and toss around a ball or frisbee, it can be that simple! Don’t ignore the free public tennis courts either-even if you’ve never picked up a racket, there is still tons of fun in trying and who knows, your kid may be the next Roger Federer!

If more adventurous, make your way to the Gatineau Hills for hiking, kyaking, canoeing and even camping!

Go for a family Swim at the local beach or public pool. There are a number of wading pools as well-be sure to bring lots of fun water toys. For a more planned trip head to the Kanata Wave Pool or the new and impressive Calypso Waterpark!

Game On! Organize an impromptu neighbourhood game of basketball or street hockey. Or how about double dutch jump ropes? Maybe even hacky sack, don’t be shy to try something new.

Take your dog for a walk, Fido deserves the exercise too. Even if you don’t have a dog, head to an off-leash park where you can bird-watch AND Dog-watch at the same time!

Remember to support your kids in everything they try and allow children to include their friends!

Let us know some other ways you keep your kids moving in the warm weather!

Easter Egg Decorating

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Try out different egg decorating techniques with your children this Easter. Pink, blue, yellow or grey! The choice is yours.

Turn your Easter eggs into a work of art or cartoon character with a variety of materials:

• Food Colouring
• Crayons
• Glitter Glue
• Rhinestones
• Googly eyes
• Construction paper
• Glitter

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Stock up on crafting supplies and Easter egg decorating materials this spring! Make it easy to enjoy the holiday with your family by preparing a crafting kit in advance.

Make a basket by cutting construction paper into strips, and weaving them together for strength. Simply add a handle, a little stuffing, and display your children’s beautifully decorated eggs for the entire family to see! And, for those of you with a sweet tooth, throw in a few chocolates for decoration.

For more ideas, click here.

Visit Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s, in-store or online, to see our selection of fun, family friendly toys.

Curious Chef

Soon to be available in-stores and online at Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s! Curious Chef is a fun line of baking tools especially for kids. All the tools and instructions keep safety in mind, allowing your children to whip up a batch of cupcakes, or anything sweet that may strike their fancy, without worrying about the dangers of regular kitchen utensils.  Baking kits, chefs hats, mitts, aprons, measuring tools, and everything your young ones need to craft a cake in no time!

Let the Easter Games Begin!

What better way to get kids excited about Easter than to hold a scavenger hunt!? Every clue leads to a fuller basket and is a step closer to their special prize at the end of the trail. Taking the time to set up a treasure hunt will create lasting Easter memories for years to come. An Easter Scavenger Hunt Party can be fun for kids and adults-it’s a chance to socialize with the neighbours, get some fresh air and exercise and have fun!

Here are some simple tips and ideas to make your Easter morning a success!

Planning the hunt is half the fun! The game can be limited to the house, the yard or perhaps your local park. Why not make it a Street event? You and your neighbours can chat over coffees while the kids are running from yard to yard to collect their loot! Clues can come in a variety of forms and you can make your clues as obvious or difficult as you wish, just remember to keep them age appropriate. Here are some ideas you can try:

For little ones you can make a treasure map with symbols and simple drawings. Or, why not use the game UKLOO! UKLOO is a treasure hunt game designed to help reluctant and beginner readers. Kids have so much fun, they don’t even realize they’re actually learning to read!

Click here to buy yours online!

Or how about leaving a trail of arrows for kiddies to follow…or my favourite, a trail of chocolate eggs.

Use PHOTOS or draw PICTURES. Clues can be an image of the actual hiding place or you can be a little more cryptic and have a picture of a hint of the location, such as a picture of a leaf if you want to send the kids to a tree.

For older children you can create riddles. You can use Plastic Easter Eggs to hold candy prizes and new clues to the next location.

Of course, there is the quick and dirty plan (but always a BLAST) the Free For All. Hide eggs and prizes all over the place and send the hunters out to gather!

You can even create a special gift for each child and put their name on it so they know when they find their unique prize.

Send us photos of your Easter Morning and feel free to post your Easter Morning Traditions for other families to try!

E-mail your pictures to customerservice@mrstiggywinkles.ca!

Potato Chip Science!

Potato Chip Science turns empty chip bags, tubes, and lids—plus spuds and chips—into a whole brain grab bag of experimental fun. Break open Potato Chip Science and munch your way through the areas of acoustics and aeronautics, forensics, and physiology. Feast on physics. Binge on biology and more. Discover the science behind world’s most miraculous munchie.

Available in-store at Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s!

Visit one of our 5 Ottawa Locations:

Bayshore Shopping Centre

Place d’Orleans

809 Bank Street, in the Glebe

Rideau Shopping Centre

315 Richmond Road, in Westboro

The Amazing Squishy Brain

Read All About It!

Ready to build a brain, then pick it apart?

Heads Up! is the brainchild of Ben Grossblatt who will blow your mind as he covers all the pars of your brain that matter.

The science of the brain is a fascinating thing! Learn how your taste buds, motor control, sense of vision, hearing, and smell are all connected to your brain. This cool kit includes 8 squishy brain parts, 2 squishy eyeballs, an 8-piece anatomically correct transparent skull model & base, 4 vertebrae pieces with spinal cord, forceps, scalpel, tweezers, and a factual human brain book. Enjoy some squishy science with Smart Lab’s educational toys!

Rosie Flo Colouring Books

Are you into fashion? Art? Unique creations? Check out this cool line of colouring books! Rosie Flo was created by Roz Streeten, a British illustrator and designer, who often drew these fashionista colouring books for her own children to enjoy. Soon, however, the popularity of her illustrations demanded they be made available on a much larger scale! The Rosie Flo line is published by Chronicle Kids.

Soon to be available online at Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s!

Coming Soon

It’s official. The 80s are back… and better than ever with the Klutz Safety Pin Bracelet book & kit.

Safety Pin Bracelets helps anyone craft an entire collection of brilliantly sparkling jewelry out of garden-variety safety pins. The book includes 12 dazzling bracelet designs. Whichever design you choose, you pick the colors and patterns so each bracelet is uniquely you. And, of course, the book comes with everything you need: 175 safety pins in three different sizes, over 1,000 beads in vibrant colors, and silvery elastic cord. Finally, the open-and-shut packaging keeps all your craft supplies organized and neat.

The snow will be melting soon (hopefully) and when it does, you’ll be ready for some creative outdoor fun. Chalk the Block by Klutz is full of games, artistic and quirky ideas that will keep children guessing and totally entertained!

Play some arty tricks on the neighbourhood!

Chalk the Block comes with 4 big pieces of chalk and a ton of bold ideas for adding temporary humor to the sidewalks, curbs, walls, rocks, and bricks of your neighborhood — colorful antics, caricatures, and tomfoolery, with a few extreme hopscotch grids thrown in. Tickle the funny bones of friends and strangers with inspired lunacy guaranteed to bring a smile to passersby.

These titles should be available in-store within the next couple of weeks. Visit Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s, online or in-store, to see an extensive selection of Klutz products.

Stephen Joseph is Here!

A great selection of Stephen Joseph Gifts has arrived at Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s! Come check out the adorable umbrellas, rain ponchos, and children’s wallets. Choose from owl, monkey, butterfly (and more) themed apparel. The colours are vibrant and the caricatures are adorable!

Be prepared for spring showers with this pretty owl umbrella.

Don’t be afraid to monkey around in the puddles.

This cute poncho will keep you dry!

Visit us at Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s, in-store or online.