How much do I pay a babysitter? An age old question (and a good one). Experience, age, location – all contribute to finding the magic number. Here are my tips to deciding how much do I pay a babysitter… How much do I pay a babysitter? First, consider the minimum wage in your province or…
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Fun Fall Family Activities
Looking for Fun Fall Family Activities? Look no further. Here is a low-budget (but lots of fun) Fall activity list. Whether you have babies, toddles, school-age, or older – there’s a little something for everyone in these Fall Family Activities suggestions. Better still, invite the grandparents, aunts/uncles, friends and make it an inter-generational day together!…
5 Tips for Finger Foods for Parties
These 5 Tips for Finger Foods for Parties are year-round party tips. From keeping it family-friendly to offering options for your guests…these 5 Tips for Finger Foods for Parties will make your next hosting gig that much easier… 5 Tips for Finger Foods for Parties Keep food sensitivities and food allergies in mind when planning…
Hamilton Beach Advanced Temperature Control Slow Cooker Giveaway
This Hamilton Beach Advanced Temperature Control Slow Cooker Giveaway is going to make life easier for one lucky Parent Club reader. Fall and winter is the perfect time for using a slow cooker. From the comfort food it creates to the dump and set ease of setting it up and letting the slow cooker do…
Parent Club Amazon.ca Gift Card Giveaway
This Parent Club Amazon.ca Gift Card Giveaway is a back-to-school, back-to-routine, treat yourself giveaway from me to you! Note: this giveaway is open to residents of Canada, void in Quebec. I’ve been putting the whole summer into what my family needs and am now realizing that it’s OK to do things for myself. So I’m hoping…
What do you think about kids seeing smoking in movies?
What do you think about kids seeing smoking in movies? Do movies make smoking look cool? Imagine seeing an actor, actress or character that your kids look up to in their favourite movie. – Do your kids want to be like them? Do your kids imitate them? From the way they dress to things they…
The Ultimate School Lunch List Index
The Ultimate School Lunch List Index! From hot lunches to cold lunches to options for the pickiest of eaters – here is The Ultimate School Lunch List Index to help make your school lunches a little easier. Whether packing lunch for one student or three – this ultimate school lunch list should streamline your process. Because…
Back-To-School With Sport Chek
Have you gone to Sport Chek yet? Back-To-School With Sport Chek is happening NOW! I have an elementary, high school, and university student this year and Sport Chek is a unique store where I can shop for all three in one place. And yes on-line too (free shipping credit to sportchek.ca orders over $50.)! Here are…
Cranberry Lemon Cake Recipe
I went off-recipe-book one day and created this Cranberry Lemon Cake Recipe. Turned out awesome! Sometimes, it’s good to get adventurous in your kitchen and just mix-n-match flavours. Cranberry Lemon Cake Recipe Cranberry Lemon Cake Recipe Recipe Type: Dessert Cuisine: Canadian Author: Parent Club Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time:…
Why do I pack Aveeno Sunscreen?
Why do I pack Aveeno Sunscreen? Because it is the BEST non-greasy and effective sunscreen I have found. And why am I sharing this now? Because I was recently at a cottage and forgot my Aveeno sunscreen so I used another brand…and yuck…it was greasy and felt ick all day. So now, I will remember…
The Life Lucy Knew By Karma Brown Q & A
Summer read recommendation! The Life Lucy Knew – Lucy is about to discover everything she believes to be true about her life…isn’t. Read on for a question and answer between Parent Club and Karma (the author). Learn more about the story and about Karma’s writing tips. The Life Lucy Knew By Karma Brown Q & A…
Parent Club Picture Book Review #2
Sharing Parent Club Picture Book Review #2 for some reading inspiration for you and your young readers. Get ready for Counting On Katherine and I Am Worthy because these two picture books are hard to put down… Parent Club Picture Book Review #2 Counting On Katherine: How Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13 – by Helaine Becker…