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Night out at the movies

parentcl — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:13:32 +0000

Going to the movies, for us, is a HUGE treat because…well…it’s just so expensive (have you seen the price of tickets?!). So our movie dates (be it GNO or taking the kids) is few and far between.

But time to book a day out because now movie dates just got more budget friendly!

General Mills has partnered with Cineplex to offer Canadian families movie discounts. Check specially marked General Mills products (from cereals to snacks) for the added-value to products you already have on your grocery list.

Or check here for full details.

https://lifemadedelicious.ca/Home/OffersandPerks/Cineplex.aspx

Disclosure: I am part of the Life MadeDelicious Blogger program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliationwith this group. The opinions on this blog are my own

Cineplex Movies $2.50

parentcl — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:33:02 +0000

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 GOOD: Great price for a family field trip!

Yes, Mommy is stressing

parentcl — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:03:10 +0000

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 France (many times), Spain (a few times), Germany (but not on purpose), Dominican Republic (one kid returned with stitches), United States (more than once) and of course lots-o-places in Canada. They are travel-ers.

It’s me that doesn’t travel well.

I get a travel itch (this time it was replacing a Sophie the Giraffe I killed a few months ago – you should NEVER EVER pour boiling water over Sophie to sanatize her…it kills her.).

I never know what to pack – how much to pack – or if I’ll have pack regret.

This time, I decided that it’s just easier to pack THIS…so I did…because I need to make life easier for myself.

A man travels with his credit card (if he needs something he’ll buy it). A women travels with everything (just in case she needs something). That’s my own little philosophy there.

And yes, I am snapping and stressing. It is my travel nature.

Family Day Travel Activities

parentcl — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:44:53 +0000

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 tweet (not all at the same time of course).

Click the link above to continue reading…

Doodle Strap Giveaway

parentcl — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:17:53 +0000

THE WHAT: Doodle Strap

THE REVIEW: We’ve already shared our Doodle Strap review over here (but can add the fabric makes for a super sturdy tether!)

THE DISCLAIMER: Amazon does not ship to Canada however Canadians are invited to contact Doodle Strap directly to arrange for purchase.

THE HOW:

(sippy cup not included)

THE GIVEAWAY: Your very own Doodle Strap (great for pacifiers, sippy cups, toys and more).

THE ENTRY: visit http://www.doodlestrap.com/buy-it-now/ and share which strap you like best and why (comment once per day)

EXTRA ENTRIES (additional comment separately once per day):

LIKE the Doodle Strap Facebook Page
Follow @DoodleStrap on Twitter
LIKE the Parent Club Facebook Page
Follow @ParentClub on twitter
Tweet: Win a @DoodleStrap prize pack with @ParentClub http://wp.me/p1Pyfe-1i2

THE RULES (because life has rules):

Open to Canada and U.S. residents only

Ends March 10 2012

Heart Toast

parentcl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:50:29 +0000

For another sick kid in my house. . .

Parent Club Tip

parentcl — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:09:31 +0000

Have the kids compile lunch and dinner menu suggestions for a week. Then when you go shopping you have an idea of what their taste buds are hankering for.

As long as it is good for them and they will eat it what is the
problem? (Do insist on at least one veggie and one fruit per meal) If their choices are not exactly what you feel like you can always have a nice quiet late dinner for two later in the evening. Win, win.

(tip shared by a Parent Club reader – have a tip about how to make life easier to share? – email us)

Parent Club interviews Rose Reisman

parentcl — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:01:39 +0000

Renowned health and wellness expert, media personality, caterer and author Rose Reisman has launched a revolutionary frozen food delivery service, Personal Gourmet Frozen. Personal Gourmet Frozen delivers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to Toronto (East York, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough); Peel Region (Mississauga, Oakville and Brampton); York Region (King City, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Thornhill, Woodbridge and Aurora); and Durham Region (Pickering). It also offers Purolator Express Delivery outside of the GTA to the rest of Ontario.

Most of the entrees from the new line of Personal Gourmet Frozen has less than 10 ingredients…do any of these cater to families’ with food sensitivities (i.e. nut free, gluten free, etc…)?

There are over 60 meal selections available in the Frozen Supermarket, so individual meals will cater to parents or children with intolerances.

Gourmet Food doesn’t always fall in the category of “kid-friendly”…is the menu kid-friendly?

We have an entire section designed for children with all the favourites they enjoy, but made healthier. No deep fried foods or excess fat or sodium. Check out some of the Kids’ dinner options here.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner ringing in at as little as $20/day seems unimaginable – unless one eats fast food – how do you do it?

We work on economies of scale. We have a large catering and event business and are able to purchase the best quality foods at the best prices.

What is your advice to make mealtime easier for busy families?

Be organized and know what you’re serving early in the day. That might mean preparing on weekends or selecting a service like Personal Gourmet so you’re never left improvising!

Cheerios Heart Month Giveaway

parentcl — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:34:18 +0000

It’s Cheerios Heart Month and we all know via the Cheerios commercials that Cheerios helps your heart (it contains oat fibre, and oat fibre helps lower cholesterol!).

Well, Parent Club wants to help you and your family get heart healthy.

THE GIVEAWAY: The Cheerios Giveaway kit is valued at approximately $50 and includes: a set of four heart shaped bowls, Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, and the brand new family sized Chocolate Cheerios.

THE ENTRY: share a heart health tip in the comments (psst…check out cheerios.ca for tips and recipe inspiration!)

EXTRA ENTRIES (additional comment separately once per day):

LIKE the Life Made Delicious Facebook page
LIKE the Parent Club Facebook Page
Follow @ParentClub on twitter
Tweet: Cdns! Win a Cheerios Giveaway Kit from @ParentClub http://bit.ly/1aReTC #CheeriosHeartMonth

THE RULES (because life has rules):

Ends Feb. 29th 2012

Open to Canadian residents only, also please note readers can enter across multiple blogs but only win once

Disclosure: I am part of the Life MadeDelicious Blogger program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliationwith this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

Valentine’s Day ideas

parentcl — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:22:07 +0000

Heart shaped activities are the trend for Feb. 14…but I kinda think you should use your heart shaped ideas for every day. Like get out your heart shaped cookie cutters and cut the crusts of those ham sandwiches with them. Or make a heart shaped pizza for no reason. Or even add a little heart swirl in the kid’s hot chocolate.

Being a mom who likes new ideas…I came across these brownie cupcakes (and brownies being one of my kids’ FAV treats this is right up our alley). What a cool way to share a heart (and easy recipe too).

Brownie Cupcakes

Ingredients:

1 pkg (440 g) Betty Crocker* Chocolate Chunk Supreme Brownies Mix 1/4 cup (50 mL) water 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil 2 eggs 1-2 tbsp (15-25 mL) icing sugar

Method:

Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Spray cups with non-stick cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on package. Fill each baking cup with 2 level tablespoonfuls of batter.
Bake 19 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out almost clean. Cool in pan 20 minutes. Carefully remove paper baking cups; place on cooling rack and cool completely.
Cut small heart out of paper. Place on top of cupcake. Sprinkle with icing sugar. Carefully remove heart. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.

Disclosure: I am part of the Life MadeDelicious Blogger program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliationwith this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.