Author Archives: Emma

What are Squinkies?

With the holidays approaching, you have no doubt asked your young children, grandchildren or grandchildren what they want to find wrapped in gifts under the tree or in their stockings. You might expect to hear familiar names like Dora the Explorer and Spongebob Squarepants, but don’t be surprised to discover a new toy mentioned more […]

4 educational benefits of miniature dollhouse toys

Many children spend hours playing with dollhouse toys, carefully arranging and dramatizing the scenarios. Not only are kids thrilled with it, but there are numerous educational benefits to playing with a miniature dollhouse: 1. Imaginative Play: Dolls promote imaginative play, which is important for children’s development. Adults often discount pretend play as it seems to […]

The revolutionary girl Utena: the film

Utena is the perfect example of shÅjo anime. The film is complete with a naive fantasy of princes, princesses and teenage girls with big eyes, flowing hair and magical powers. The ShÅjo themes remain clearly present throughout the film. It includes intensely emotional scenes overflowing with roses and relationship conflicts. But this story is not […]

Tips on how to choose a thoughtful sympathy gift

The grieving process can be as unique as a fingerprint. Each person brings their individual personality, their connection with the person who died, their religious / spiritual beliefs, their feelings about death and their life experiences into the journey. When it comes to choosing a thoughtful sympathy gift, one size doesn’t fit all. Finding the […]

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