Parent Club had the opportunity for an exclusive interview with Director Michael Damian (of Y & R fame) and Reilly Dolman (Canadian actor) about their newly released dvd Flicka 2.Michael: What attracted you to the story of Flicka 2? What attracted me most to the film was the really wonderful fun adventure story from the…
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Dressing Kids for May
Is May weather causing clothing meltdowns in your house? One day it is warm enough for shorts. Other’s you need polar fleece (well, I do at least). Kids don’t get it and the “…but I wore shorts yesterday…why do I need pants today?!” whine starts. Dressing kids in May can take some creativity. For younger…
A Mother Is…
A mother is ever-changing – in mind, body, spirit, meal planning and laundry loads. My mind has changed because of being a Mom. Cleaning up projectile vomit doesn’t make me squeamish. Nor does wiping bums or other bits & pieces of small bodies. I can forecast moods and snacks better than the weather network can…
Parent Club Review: #Marksover
Before I left for MY TRIP I was invited to a #marksover – a make-over by Mark’s Work Warehouse. Interesting fact: Mark’s is Canadian (did you know that? I didn’t). It is also a one stop shop for busy parents who want good quality, comfortable work and casual clothes. I had the opportunity to try…
Parent Club interviews Pinball Clemons on Random Acts
Mars Canada’s RANDOM ACTS OF CHOCOLATE campaign is a reminds Canadians that their acts, big and small, make a difference in the lives of others. I had the opportunity to interview the spokesperson of Random Acts of Chocolate – Michael “Pinball” Clemons (a simply charming and inspirational man – the perfect spokesperson for a kindness…
Alvin and the Chipmunk Interview
I had the opportunity to meet and interview the humans behind Alivin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (which happens to release today to DVD and Blue Ray with a great combo pack which includes bonus content and a squeak-a-long)… Read The Squeakquel – The Interview over at The Yummy Mummy Club and then read Alvin…
Earth Hour Activities
Interested in some Earth Hour activities? Surf over to my Nick of Time blog over at the Yummy Mummy Club to read some of my suggested eco-activities. www.parentclub.ca
Product Review: Dr. Oetker Shakers
THE WHAT: Dr. Oetker Shakers THE HOW: Dr. Oetker introduces Shaker: Just add milk or water, and shake to make delicious cupcakes, muffins, and pancakes. • Just add milk, shake and pour.• No time wasted, no measuring, no extra ingredients to add• Best of all… no cleanup!• 0 Trans Fat, Source of Fibre, Prebiotic THE…
Explaining Death to Kids
My grandmother has died – as she lived – very gently and with great dignity. My focus has shifted from March Break activities to explaining death to my kids (total 180 in my brain activity). I put it out to twitter – if anyone had any #kidlit advice on the subject. @MMPerspectives recommended “When Dinosaurs…
Winners: Yo Gabba Gabba!
Congratulations to the winners of our Yo Gabba Gabba! contest. Please send your mailing information to info(at)parentclub.ca so we can arrange to have the tickets delivered to you. cabadov 1 Oh boy, I, uh, I mean my 3yo loves Yo Gabba Gabba. What an awesome prize. And now of course I have the song ‘Try…