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…
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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…
Parent Club is a SweetMama You Love
Caroline (ze creator of zis Parent Club) was profiled as a “Sweetmamas We Love” by sweetspot.ca. Learn a little about Caroline, secrets of raising fab kids and the one gadget Caroline can’t live without. Surf over to their site to read the sweet profile –>> www.parentclub.ca
Huggies® Little Movers Jeans Diapers
THE WHAT: Huggies® Little Movers Jeans Diapers THE HOW: this Youtube video says it all… THE REVIEW: I’ve had the opportunity to use the Jeans Diapers this week and I find them pretty good. With the heat these days, I didn’t have to worry to much about “covering” the diaper with a pair a shorts….
Parent Club Shares: Especially for Kids! – I Love London Photo Contest
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…
Winners: Energy Basket
Congratulations to Sarah S. and Cathy – our Parent Club winners of the energy baskets. Please send an e-mail to Parent Club (find out how on the Contact Parent Club page!) with your mailing information so we can have the baskets delievered. Thank you to everyone who commented – looks like the Parent Club likes…
Open Letter to Tim Hortons
Dear Tim Hortons, Just between us…thank you. Thank you for inventing the Timbits (which was both an activity and a snack for my 2 kids during our two hour non-moving line up to cross the Canada/U.S. border this past weekend – your Timbits made the trip a little nicer). Thank you for never asking if…
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 Review: #Marksover
Before I left for MY TRIP I was invited to a #marksover – a make-over by Mark’s Work Warehouse. Interesting fact: Mark’s is Canadian (did you know that? I didn’t). It is also a one stop shop for busy parents who want good quality, comfortable work and casual clothes. I had the opportunity to try…