Easy Father’s Day activities (and gifts) are completely do-able (even for busy families like ours!). Read on for some tips and tricks to inspire your Father’s Day… 52 Reasons I Love You – is an activity I created and shared over at my yummymummyclub.ca column. Surf over and check it. You can also check out…
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How To Organize Kid Gear
Read on for a time-saving (and sanity saving!) tip to organize your summer kid gear – sunglasses and sun hats! The summer “drop and run” season is upon us when kids drop their stuff – kinda everywhere – and run on to the next activity (usually a snack or a bathroom rush if we are dropping in from an outside…
Crafts for Kids survey
Well, you know I’m writing a book on kids’ activities (you should know…I rant about it on twitter often enough). I’m compiling a little market research and would appreciate some survey answer luv…and remember karma is a good thing. Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool.
Finger Painting
Finger Painting is a great way for kids to show their creativity truly hands-on! Make life (and clean up) easier for yourself by taking advantage of the warm, summer like, weather and do finger painting outside wearing swim suits. Put paper (or paper plates for added creative fun) on the sidewalk and let the kids finger…
The Avengers Birthday Party
The Avengers is the hot new film and right along with it comes the Superhero-esque birthday party. I recently hosted a THE AVENGERS birthday party at Cineplex and it was a smash (like Hulk style smash!). First off, Cineplex Popcorn Parties make hosting a birthday party easy! Room rental, set up, cutlery (paper glasses, plates…
1,000 Posts
This is my 1,001 post on Parent Club (it deserves a cookie in celebration n’est pas?). So here are some Parent Club fun facts (pay attention – this might be on a trivial pursuit card one day!) The original Parent Club logo (2007) had a lighthouse on it. A beacon to families everywhere perhaps? No, the theme…
Tips For Visiting the Toronto Zoo
Family-friendly and a great day visit – these Tips For Visiting the Toronto Zoo might come in handy. The Toronto Zoo is a world class zoo located in Toronto. Lots of parking. Stroller and wheelchair rentals available. Very family friendly – restaurants, picnic areas, restrooms and baby change stations. Open 364 days of the year. Family friendly: A super…
Joyful Moments
I confess…I make the HUGE mistake of not living in the moment (my bad). When I’m at the swings with the kids, I’m mentally making a grocery list. When we are having dinner together, I quiz them down about where I’m supposed to be chauffeuring them over the weekend. When it’s just me and the…
Get Mom In The Picture This Mother’s Day
News!: I’m now a special contributor to CityLine.ca. This month I’m sharing an easy family activity…Get Mom In The Picture This Mother’s Day! Is Mom the family paparazzi? Is there any photographic evidence, at all, that she was present at the school recitals, birthday parties or family vacations? Forever behind the camera and never in…
Cavalia’s Odysseo Toronto, ON
THE WHAT: Cavalia’s Odysseo in Toronto, ON THE WHEN: Opens in Toronto May 15 (great Mother’s Day gift idea!) THE WHERE: 324 Cherry Street, Port Lands THE DEAL: When ordering tickets be sure to ask about special pricing for young children — as low as $29.50! What do horses dream about? The same thing we do:…
How to grow sprouts
Growing sprouts is a great kids’ activity! It’s “planting”, growing, watching and learning all at the same time (also teaches patience!). You will need: dish dry lentils (any colour – yes the ones in the kitchen pantry will do very well) paper towel water Have the kids wet 2 squares of paper towel (not soaking…
5 Must Own Items For Moms
1) Comfortable jeans – With so many jean brands in the marketplace finding your “perfect” fit is simpler. Choose a higher rise and avoid the low rise jeans. Think comfort and ease. You need to be able to move around with your little one in hand. My favourite style jean is a boot cut dark denim jean. …