Have a bunch of kids with runny noses? Having trouble keeping track of whose kleenx is whose? Wipe a child’s nose and put the kleenx in their hoodie. Kids forget the kleenx is there (out of sight out of mind). And it helps you keep track of whose kleenx is whose. I saw a caregiver,…
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Gifts of Love: Valentine’s Day Gift Giving
For all the people on your list for Valentine’s Day Gift Giving – where do busy families go? Me…it’s Shopper’s Drug Mart. Why? First, I am a Shopper’s shopper. Whether it be diapers, shampoo, pain reliever or milk – I shop at Shopper’s Drug Mart often (daily sometimes). Second, I don’t have just one Valentine…I have many Valentines (him,…
Indoor Boredom Busters for the Cold Winter Months
But baby it’s cold outside! That classic song rings true in these cold winter months…however baby is less than understanding that he can’t go out. How do you bust the winter boredom?! Indoor activities – fun, engaging, activities – whether you need to kill some time between naps or play away the afternoon – I’ve got…
Parent Club Tip
I have been off with bronchitis and pink eye and child raising and lunch box making…and in my absence from the internetz I came up with an idea of a new feature for Parent Club…Parent Club Tips (or hacks or words of wisdom…we’ll see how it plays out). But as you know, I am all…
Mom Bloggers for Social Good
NEWS! I am proud to share that I am a founding member of Mom Bloggers For Social Good. The driving force of this tribe is Jennifer James (from Mom Bloggers Club). “Mom Bloggers for Social Good is a global coalition of mom bloggers who currently span eleven countries – United States, Canada, UK, India, Spain,…
Homework Help
Homework can be tough – on kids and parents. When dd1 was in Gr. 2 I remember spending 2 hours a night supervising homework. 2 hours! Finally, at parent/teacher interviews I casually, but purposely, mentioned how long it was taking to finish homework and the teacher was shocked. It shouldn’t take that long – maybe…
Muffy Speaks! Interview with PBS/Arthur star Melissa Altro
Toronto-based voice Actor, Melissa Altro stars on the PBS Kids animated hit Arthur as the voice of the spunky character “Muffy”. Altro shares her thoughts about kids, characters and classes with Parent Club. What brought you to the world of Arthur (did you take theatre at school to prepare for it? I was 12 years…
School Break Activities
The bliss and bordom of school breaks. (my kiddlets rarely go to camp so school breaks is camp Mom) I shared 10 activities and outings for school breaks over at my Yummy Mummy Club column this week (most of them FREE activities). Need other ideas? sledding swimming mall walking (ok maybe spend a few dollars…
10 Holiday Movies to Watch With the Kids
The Santa Clause 1, 2 or 3 (we like #3 Escape Clause) Jack Frost (warning: Dad dies and comes back to life as Jack Frost) Home Alone Muppet Family Christmas (which we haven’t seen – I’m looking EVERYWHERE for it) Frosty the Snowman How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 version with Jim Carrey) Mr. Popper’s…
Hexbugs are hot
THE WHAT: Hexbugs THE WHY: These micro robotic creatures are hot this holiday. Fast and sleek playing with them is science and fun married. THE HOW: well, best to see them in action – check the video -> THE HABITATS: Add-ons to hexbug play are “habitats” – sold separately and presenting different venues of play. …
Fisher-Price “Mom’s Helper” App
Fisher-Price has just launched a FREE smart phone application called “Mom’sHelper” that is available on Blackberry®, Android®, and iSO devices. Here are a few things that it can do to make your life easier: · Find the perfect toy based on your child’s specific needs · Keep track of your child’s age,height and weight · …
Homemade Food Gifts
Last year’s teacher’s present was a mason jar with layered dry ingredients for homemade cookies (I knew the teacher had a daughter and thought it might be an activity they do together). It was an easy gift. An inexpensive gift. And not just another thing for the teacher to dust. Sometimes, homemade food gifts are…