Confession: I dislike the evening bath. I know – revoke my #1 Mom badge now (not that I was ever really that close to being #1 Mom…ever). I am a whole ‘nother parent after 5pm. I turn from a nice, entertaining, patient parent into a grumpy, short-tempered, why-don’t-you-just-go-to-sleep troll. I am not proud. And in…
Kids Activities
How to host a playdate
The best way, in my opinion, to host a playdate for babies is to keep it unstructured. Why unstructured? Because the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry (to quote Robert Burns – the writer). What Robert means (and so do I) is that plans never go as planned…especially when children are…
Tangled Ever After Film Clip
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…
Parent Club Reviews: Craft Caravan
THE WHAT: www.craftcaravan.com THE HOW: This Canadian company knows kids love crafts and caregivers love providing craft moments. Order on-line and have the craft supplies (and instructions) mailed. This is a great idea for gifts from family as we all know kids LOVE getting mail. Colourful craft kits come in themes of birthday cards, scrapbooking,…
Crayola
THE WHAT: Crayola Pop Art Pixies – Ice Chandelier THE HOW: Tweens create their own room decor with this all inclusive kit of craft fun. THE REVIEW: Good for the 10 and up crowd this kit is an activity and decoration. Hands-on creative. THE OTHER WHAT: Crayola® Pop Art Pixies™ Fab Snap Wristlet THE…
How to make a baby food jar sno globe
File this under a good green/eco activity to do with your kids. Re-purpose clean baby food jars into a kid-friendly activity. You’ll need: a glass baby jar with lid super glue bathroom cocking a glue-able figurine (plastic, crystal or metal will do. Paper will not do) Glitter Water Super glue figurine to the lid of the…
How to make a Haunted House: read my HGTV Canada article
Read my new HGTV Canada article ” 8 Haunted House Ideas” for some inspiration for you and your kids to decorate your home for Halloween (teaser: it incorporates and re-purposes things you already have hanging around the house). How to make milk jug ghosts Not your usual jack-o-lantern Glow-in-the-dark footprints. And MORE! Click on the…
FREE movies at Cineplex Oct 22
THE WHAT: FREE MOVIES! October 22 is Community Day at Cineplex. All Cineplex Entertainment theatres for Community Day in support of Starlight Children’s Foundation. THE WHERE: Across Canada THE WHEN: Doors open at 8:30AM with a great selection FREE movies beginning at 9:00AM. Plus, enjoy a regular popcorn, regularfountain drink and selected candy for only 2…
We Day
Today, I took my dear daughter out of school (don’t call children’s aid just yet) and joined 18,000 students to cover We Day. And. it. was. epic. Hosts Joe Jonas (yes that Joe) and Nina Dobrev (Vampire Diaries) pumped the crowd and introduced them to a slew of wow-factor speakers. Mary Robinson (1st female president…