Energizer Canada and Evergreen are partnering in a big initiative to help encourage little changes to improve our communities and environments. As a mom and writer and do-gooder, I wanted to participate in doing something little to help something bigger. THE WHY: Both Energizer Canada and Evergreen are working together on their “Do Something Little,…
Kids Activities
Topzy Tumblers | #playpanel
THE WHAT: Fisher-Price Topzy Tumblers Twirlin’ Tumblin’ Fun Park THE AGE: 6-36 months THE LEARNING: eye tracking, cause & effect, sensory development with sound, sight and touch. THE REVIEW: Adult assembly is required (but anyone can assemble since I was able to – and I have two left hands (not really). My 8 month old son LOVES…
Tablets for Tots – part deux
In the Parent Club Tablets for Tots post we presented a break down of the benefits of Apple ipad, Blackberry PlayBook and Samsung Galaxy Tablet specifically for family (and tot) use. The folks at Motorola didn’t want to be left out (and why should they?) and offered a hands-on experience of the… Motorola Xoom The Motorola Xoom is the perfect…
http://www.fisherpriceplay.ca/ Do you know you could WIN a $400 prize pack over at fisherpriceplay.ca just for sharing your child’s milestones? I shared my milestones HERE (well, not MY milestones…dear son’s milestones…my milestones are full night’s sleep and a fresh shower these days). Moving on…share your milestones, meet the Fisher-Price Moms (do you spy me there)?…
Tablets for Tots
I was recently invited for a Tablets for Tots luncheon (hosted by Best Buy, the Geek Squad and reps from RIM) to munch and meander the opportunities for kids and tablet devices. Confession: I have a tablet – a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and no I do NOT let my kids touch it (thems got sticky…
FREE Wiggles Performance at Chapters Bayview Village
INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: “THE WIGGLES! BIG BIRTHDAY!” THE EVENT: The Wiggles are in Toronto for The Wiggles! Big Birthday! party. North American Tour and fans of the acclaimed foursome can enjoy a FREE sneak peek as they perform live in-store. Please note that this is a performance, not a book signing. Wristbands are being handed out tomorrow…
Easter Egg Decorating for kids
Back in the Parent Club archives you’ll find a post on Easter Egg Decorating for kids – jr & senior edition. Click on the post for complete instructions but the gist of it is… Egg Decorationg for little kidsUse hard boiled eggs, sponges and tempra paint. Egg Decorating for bigger kidsUse foods (such as carrots,…
Kid Activities for Thanksgiving
In preparation for Thanksgiving this weekend (Canadian – that is)…I have made a few suggestions over at my Yummy Mummy Club column for… Activities for kids – while you’re busy with the bird Some of the ideas include having the kids make decorate the table with fall multi-coloured leaves, making menus, folding napkins. Whether you…
Back to School Tips
I, for one, am fairly excited it’s back to school season. It’s been a great summer. It’s been fun. But it’s time to move on (seriously…let’s move on). And I have been busy writing back to school themed articles… These were for the good folks at everythingmom.com Building Homework Habits Tips on How to Organize…
Tips For Visiting Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge is a fun family destination with many locations across North America (we go to the Niagara Falls location). My family of 5 has enjoyed a few staycations at Great Wolf Lodge and we have learned some important tips for making the most of the rooms, activities, water park, and food. Here are…
Keeping Cool
Summer heat can be an activity buster…here are a few ideas for keeping cool… Visit a local library (air conditioning and books – what is better? My kids love to be able to sit at the computers and play webkinz…I like that the computers automatically log them off after 30 minutes). pool, splash pad, sprinkler…
Interview with Lays ChipTrip Spokesperson: Kathy Buckworth
Parent Club: You are the spokesperson for Lays ChipTrip – what is that? Kathy Buckworth: I’m working with Lays to promote their ChipTrip program, which has been developed with the Canadian Tourism Commission, as a way to encourage Canadians to become tourists in their own cities and provinces, or to travel to new provinces and…