Back PacksAdjust straps to ensure it fits well on child’s back. Write name or label back pack. Ensure it has extra pockets for change of clothes, snack containers or lunch bag. (Parent Club tip; personalized labels are easy but it is just as good to write on shirt tag with a permanent marker – make…
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Cooking with Kids
Homemade Madeleines Madeleines are a french butter cupcake. In Spain, they are eaten for breakfast. They come in various shapes like; cupcakes, shell and super mini-pound cake. Kids will love to make these simple cakes. They can measure, stir and roleplay a cooking show! Homemade MadeleinesBake at 350 for 12-15 minutes (Makes 24 Madeleines) 3…
When Food is the Enemy at Birthday Parties
We once went to a birthday party where the birthday child had a sever peanut allergy . When the (homemade peanut-free) cake came out one child pulled out a container of dates and fruit. “He can’t have cake – no refined sugar“. Some studies have shown that children with autism can benefit from gluten-free, casein-free…
Who is making lunch today!?
The kids cooking craze is hot in my house. Perhaps, it is because as soon as I’m occupied with laundry, grass cutting or phone calling — that is the exact time when kids get hungry. Parental Murphy’s Law; as soon as you are busy – the kids will need something. Yesterday, Thing 1 volunteered to…
Splenda Anyone?…
The folks at Splenda and Matchstick wanted to share with the Club; they are continuing the Splenda trial for women in the Toronto area. They are looking for 10 families to enjoy this no-strings-attached 2 week trial. Click this link to go to the Splenda Prequalification Survey. If you qualify, you’ll recieve a quick phone…
Parent Club Product Test: Splenda
Have you tried Splenda? I hadn’t so my interest was peaked when I was approached a few weeks ago to give Splenda a test. My household doesn’t have any sugar issues (we have other issues but sugar isn’t one of them). 1st test; a packet in my tea. Certainly sweeter than sugar. After facebook messaging…
Got Milk? – Parent Club Tip
Do you forget your bottles of milk, juice or water containers when you visit friends? Are you always half a block away when you remember the item is in the fridge. Here’s a handy tip…put your car keys in the fridge with the bottle. This has also worked well in the past when I have…
Parent Club review – Disney on Ice
Attended the fantabulous ice show; Disney Princess Classic on Ice at the Rogers Centre over the weekend. As you’ve come to expect with anything “Disney” it was entertaining and fun. Here are some tips we learnt from this experience. 1. Dealing with waiting for the ticket guy — when you can hear that the show…
Cleaner Veggies Healthier Bodies
Paranoid? Perhaps? But do you know who has touched your zucchini? Sprinkle a dash of baking soda on a clean sponge or cloth and wipe and rinse your fruits and veggies. It’s a gentle, thorough, safe food cleaner. This tip came from the Parent Club interview with Arm & Hammer. www.parentclub.ca
Valentine’s Chocolate Cake
This fudgy chocolate layer cake is originally from Chatelaine November 2004. It is Parent Club tested and kid approved. It makes two 8-in cakes or a whole bunch of muffins. Freezes well. 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour2/3 cup cocoa powder2 tsp baking soda½ cup unsalted butter1 ½ cups granulated sugar1 ¾ cups buttermilk **2…
Arm & Hammer – Baking Soda tips
Baking soda is a fabulous – readily available – product. As promised, here are some ideas on using baking soda the home. For even more ideas please surf over to the Arm & Hammer website (Canadian Arm & Hammer website, U.S. Arm & Hammer website). These tips are courtesy of Arm & Hammer and Julia…
Mardi Gras
Whether you celebrate Mardi Gras — or just like to have breakfast for dinner once and a while — we thought we would share our favourite homemade pancake recipe. This originates from Good Housekeeping (several years ago). Easy to make. Easier to eat. 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder1 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp…