Looking for a cool summer family activity? Check out the I Love London Photo Contest. This contest came on my radar via @JourneyWoman (a loverly lady with a loverly website journeywoman.com) The I Love London photography contest is powered by Tourism London (Ontario). (Contest eligibility up to 12 years old PLUS great prizes and an…
Kids Activities
Activities for the long weekend
The Long Weekend approach-ith! 3 days to play! Whatcha doing? baking something together (or hosting a bar b q and eating baked goods?) road trip? (that’s what we are doing) opening the cottage? going to the beach, park or playground? cleaning up the garden? playing with friends? (big or small) Long weekends offer so much…
Interview & Review: Flicka 2
Parent Club had the opportunity for an exclusive interview with Director Michael Damian (of Y & R fame) and Reilly Dolman (Canadian actor) about their newly released dvd Flicka 2.Michael: What attracted you to the story of Flicka 2? What attracted me most to the film was the really wonderful fun adventure story from the…
Dressing Kids for May
Is May weather causing clothing meltdowns in your house? One day it is warm enough for shorts. Other’s you need polar fleece (well, I do at least). Kids don’t get it and the “…but I wore shorts yesterday…why do I need pants today?!” whine starts. Dressing kids in May can take some creativity. For younger…
Parent Club interviews Pinball Clemons on Random Acts
Mars Canada’s RANDOM ACTS OF CHOCOLATE campaign is a reminds Canadians that their acts, big and small, make a difference in the lives of others. I had the opportunity to interview the spokesperson of Random Acts of Chocolate – Michael “Pinball” Clemons (a simply charming and inspirational man – the perfect spokesperson for a kindness…
Product Review: Dr. Oetker Shakers
THE WHAT: Dr. Oetker Shakers THE HOW: Dr. Oetker introduces Shaker: Just add milk or water, and shake to make delicious cupcakes, muffins, and pancakes. • Just add milk, shake and pour.• No time wasted, no measuring, no extra ingredients to add• Best of all… no cleanup!• 0 Trans Fat, Source of Fibre, Prebiotic THE…
Parent Club tip: Kids decide dinner
Take the guess work out of dinner by letting the kids choose what to eat tonight (a Friday food shake-up). Let the kids decide dinner (within healthy reason). Cereal + toast? Grilled cheese? Pizza? Nutella + english muffins? (can you tell we are carb heavy in my house…) Allowing your kids to decide what to…
obnoxious-sport-parent-mentality
My kids don’t play hockey – so we aren’t exposed to “obnoxious-sport-parent-mentality” – that what I call parents who like to be unofficial coaches from the stands – who like to yell at 15 year old referees because they disagree with a call – that sort of parent (I’ve “heard” that “obnoxious-sport-parent-mentality” is often at…
Getting ready for camp
Here are a few tips to get reluctant younger kids camp ready (note this is regarding day camp) Talk with your kids about the activities, schedules, etc…but don’t harp on it. Camp can be intimidating so there is no need bring it up every 5 minutes. Be casual – kids will take their cues from…
Vacation – Staycation – Summer Camp
Our vacation is over – staycation rather. Van broke down and we were stuck, jailed – we remained close to home. In lieu of going to the cottage – we did laundry, painted the fence, and rode our bikes everywhere. One thing is sure – we were very eco friendly! Still, no vehicle but this…
Parent Club Green Idea: Sending Coins to School
This Green Idea was e-mailed by a Parent Club reader… You know how the school is always needing you to send in forms and cash for things like Pizza lunch, Scientist in the school, field trips, purchasing 50th Anniversary T-shirts etc. (and then there is also the Daycare…) And how the amount the come up…
Kids Birthdays with Meaning
You have never seen children so happy as when they are clubbing a Care Bear piñata to death with a plastic baseball bat at a child’s birthday party. This past weekend we celebrated another birthday party chez nous – and again trying to do it with some meaning. This year’s theme was ‘ol skool –…