Wednesday, May 11, 2016

It Doesn't Have to be the Weekend to Wear These!

   

I received a sample pair of Columbia Women's Saturday Trail II Knee Pants last week, and couldn't wait to test them out. Ironically, I tried them out last Saturday when we went for a little hike. 

These knee pants are straight leg with articulated knees, and have a mid-rise waist. They are lightweight and the slight stretch they have makes them quite comfortable. They feature Omni-Shade™ UPF 50 rated sun protection, as well as, OmniShield™ moisture and stain repellent technology. They have typical pants pockets, as well as a small zippered security pocket on the leg that is perfect for my one addiction - Chapstick lip balm! The leg hems can cinch to make the cuff loose or snug to customize your preference. It should be noted that although the legs do have some stretch to them, the waistband itself does not. This works perfectly fine for me as I'm smaller in the waist but larger through the thigh. If you are person who has a thicker waist then you might have to go up a size to accommodate the waist portion of the pant.  

The Columbia Women's Saturday Trail II Knee Pants are available in 4-6 colours, and in a range of sizes from 2-16 in Regular, and Plus size from 16W-24W.  Columbia, in fact, has quite a few Plus sized clothing items available online. 

The Columbia Women's Saturday Trail II Knee Pants retail in Canada for $69.99 for Regular sizing and $74.99 in Plus. In the U.S., Regular sizing retails for $50, and $55 in Plus.

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post. *****

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

May the 4th be With You! Star Wars & Lego Star Wars Boutiques on Now!

   

It can be a challenge to get some kids reading. One of the keys is to find something that they find interesting and engages them. Something that makes them want to read, as opposed to needing to read. DK Books Canada has a wide array of DK Readers to appeal to your little learners. 

From Star Wars, to Lego & Lego Friends, to animals, and other titles, there is a wide variety of topics rated Level 1 through Level 4. These books also contain a glossary as well as an index and also includes a quiz on the content of the book. This is a great feature to not only challenge the reader, but also to help confirm comprehension of what they've read. 

DK Canada currently has a May the 4th Star Wars Boutique on right now, just in time for Star Wars Day. Featured in this boutique are 24 publications, including 3 Star Wars DK Readers from Levels 1 through Level 3.  Star Wars The Force Awakens: New Adventures is Level 1, Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens is a Level 2 and Star Wars Rebels Fight the Empire is a Level 3 reader. DK Readers in paperback generally retail for approximately $4.99CAN/$3.99USD. You can also find some Lego Star Wars titles in their Lego Boutique

Also included in this boutique are a number of other cool Star Wars titles. From very detailed Star Wars Character Encyclopedias, to Star Wars Ultimate Sticker Collections, to Star Wars: The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary, there is something for any Star Wars fan. These titles are typically available online and wherever books are sold.

DK Canada is also offering their free 2016 Printable Star Wars Activity Kit download which has 35 pages of various activities such as true/false trivia, colouring pages, connect the dots, find a words, and a whole lot more! Additionally, you can also download their free 6-page Lego Star Wars Activity Kit

To check out everything in the May the 4th Star Wars Boutique, please click here

May the 4th be with you!

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post. *****