Count down to the Olympics has begun and my kids are at an age where they know what it is and are hyped about watching the games. I’m pretty sure that we might do some of our own mini-Olympics in the backyard to get in the spirit of the games (hula hoop anyone?). To cool us down after…
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Cornstarch Goo
Non-toxic and neat – this goo is a cool hands-on activity for kids. NOTE: DO NOT POUR DOWN DRAIN. It will clog the drain pipes (and make your parents mad). When you’re done playing with goo, pour the mixture into a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage. You will need… 2 cups cornstarch…
Fisher-Price Moms – the tour
A sneak peak of Fisher-Price headquarters… My visit to Fisher-Price headquarters was full of learning, laughing and a bit of playing…here are my take-aways to share… I learnt about their history (yes, there was a Mr. Fisher and Mr. Price!) I saw the play lab (where real kids play with prototypes and give feedback in a pre-school like…
Toddlers to Teens: Nutrition Growing Kids Need By Deborah Lowther
By Deborah Lowther Is there a difference between the nutritional needs of a toddler versus a teenager? Should you be changing the food you are buying or the meals you are making once your children get older? How do you know they are getting the vitamins their growing bodies need? The fact is we all…
Creative Idea for Kids’ Water Play
No baby pool? No problem. Here’s an easy and creative idea for kids’ water play. USE CONTAINERS YOU ALREADY HAVE IN THE HOUSE. Small children don’t know a water station from a bucket so use grocery bins, plastic buckets, baby baths or whatever other large container you have around the house as a water play…
Energizer Free Their Imagination
We have a summer rule “No screens before 4pm” – read, colour, paint, run through the sprinkler, bike, walk, stroll, build, destroy, explore and create in the day time hours (which generally, once on a creative roll…4pm screen time gets quickly forgotten). Childhood should be about creative play rather than uninspired screen watching (there will…
KIDS’ CBC DAYS
THE WHAT: Kids’ CBC Days THE WHEN: July 18 and 19 THE DEETS: KIDS’ CBC DAYS invites parents and young children to experience two special days at the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto. Children will have the chance to sing and dance alongside their favourite Kids’ CBC stars, while enjoying all of the fun, free…
Baby – What to bring to the hospital
Wondering what to pack in your hospital bag for baby (and YOU)? You’re midwife, OB/GYN and/or doula will have suggestions but the following is a guide for things to pack for a hospital birth. FOR LABOUR Pillow favourite music (ipod, mp3 or dvd) Tennis balls (to roll up and down your back – comforting!) Focus…
Hidden Valley Ranch™ Recipe Challenge
THE MISSION: Create something delish using Hidden Valley Ranch products THE PEOPLE: I’m one of 15 of Canada’s top foodie bloggers chosen for this mission (crazy huh?) THE “WHAT-THEY-DON’T-KNOW”: I cook for the pickiest eaters on the planet – usually by stirring with one hand and holding a baby in the other. I am no recipe-junkie. I’m just happy…
Visit to Fisher-Price Headquarters
I am le exhausted (that be l’exhausted right?) after the most amazing experience visiting the Fisher-Price Headquarters in East Aurora, New York. I was there along with my fellow Canadian Fisher-Price Play Panel peeps Tammi, Lisa and Lena (not able to come were Danielle, Ilisa and Jen – they were greatly missed). I will share the experience…