Category Archives: family field trips

Cineplex Movies $2.50

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THE WHAT: Each week beginning February 18, 2012 (on going to April 29th) a different family movie will be offered exclusively at participating Cineplex theatres on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. (local time) at a discounted admission price of$2.50 for all ages. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Starlight Children’s Foundation. THE…

Yes, Mommy is stressing

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I confess…I snapped at the kids tonight.  All because we are going on a trip.  And travel stresses me out. It’s the laundry and organizing and planning and “what ifs” which send my tipping point to snapping point. And you would think I’d be over this.  My kids are travel troopers.  I’ve taken them to…

Family Day Travel Activities

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Travel with kids this Family Day?  Surf over to my Yummy Mummy Club column where I share 5 Great Travel Activities For Kids How much further?! Are we there yet?! I’m bored! Whether you are traveling by boat, plane, train or bus…these 5 activities will keep your kids entertained so you can drive, sleep or…

A Smart Auto-Motive | Funny Mummy

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by Kathy Buckworth I attended the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit recently, and was pretty impressed with the range of eco-friendly cars that were being unveiled – from the tiny “smart” cars to the hybrids, the electric, and everything in between.  It is of course imperative that we do all we can…

Toronto Disney On Ice Tickets $1.00

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THE WHAT:  December 14th, Disney On Ice fans in Toronto may be singing this song when they take advantage of a special, once-in-a-blue moon, better than Groupon opportunity, to purchase tickets for only $1.00. Tickets for this one-time-only, Zip-A-Dee-Deal will be available starting at 11 am on Wednesday, December 14th at Rogers Centre Box Office,…

Q & A with Ross Petty and Yvan Pedneault

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Will they sit still?  Will they stay quiet?  Will they have fun?  Taking kids to the theatre can be intimidating for parents…but it is a worth-while family experience. Just ask Ross Petty and Yvan Pedneault, stars of The Wizard of Oz – The Wickedly Wacky Family Musical. Surf over to my column (yes, click that) at yummymummyclub.ca…

Hang With Me @ Swarovski

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Open call to come hang with me at the Toronto Eaton Centre this Sat. Nov. 19 from 10am-12pm to get crafty with your kids making a Swarovski ornament (100% of proceeds to go The Children’s Wish foundation).  Kits are $20 each – hugs from me are free. If you can’t make it down to see…

Citynews.ca, high admission prices and me chiming in…

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What do you think about family admission prices to Toronto attractions?  Read this citynews.ca article where I chime in on the affordability of admission. SPOILER: I believe high admission prices can deter families from visiting local attractions. However, there is news from the Royal Ontario Museum that the attractions see “our” side… Click HERE to…

Chariot Carriers: a stroller like no other

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THE WHAT: Chariot Carriers – Couger 1 THE CANADA:  Every Chariot Carrier is proudly designed  in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. THE HOW: 17+ years specializing in the outdoor transportation of children THE COOL:  With one stroller (and the separately sold accessories) you can stroll, jog, bike, pull and ski with your child The couger comes as…

FREE movies at Cineplex Oct 22

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THE WHAT: FREE MOVIES! October 22 is Community Day at Cineplex. All Cineplex Entertainment theatres for Community Day in support of Starlight Children’s Foundation. THE WHERE:  Across Canada THE WHEN: Doors open at 8:30AM with a great selection FREE movies beginning at 9:00AM. Plus, enjoy a regular popcorn, regularfountain drink and selected candy for only 2…

Car seats: When do you switch?

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When do you switch your rear facing car seat front-wards?  According to Transport Canada,  “Don’t hurry. Keep your child in the rear-facing seat until he or she grows out of it.”  ok – so how do you know if your child has grown out of it?! Every car seat has a height and weight minumum…