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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…
Reflections of Motherhood and just reflecting
Anyone else feeling overwhelmed and rushed and underprepared about all this Christimas-is-coming stuff? Presents and prep, food and festivities – it should be a time of enjoyment n’est pas? But I am not enjoying. I am lugging sleeping baby to and fro crowded stores picking up that “one last thing”. I am feeling guilty and…
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…
Parent Club Review: Lianne’s Quick Guide
THE WHAT: Lianne’s Quick Guide for the busy woman THE WHO: Lianne Bergeron, Canadian Mom (to 4 kids) living in Amsterdam and now auther of this bite size quick guide. THE REVIEW: Handy, portable and fantabulously informational – Lianne’s Quick Guide is an easy read format of questions and answers – almost like a chat between…
Babies, Moments and Milestones
I’m already smiling while typing this post. Baby T is doing so much these days that just melt my heart and make me smile. He’s playing (not me playing but HIM actually playing). He’s learning how to watch. Expect. Think. Do. And…wait for it…he’s WALKING! Click on the video link and you’re media player will…
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,…