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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…
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…
Alvin and the Chipmunk Interview
I had the opportunity to meet and interview the humans behind Alivin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (which happens to release today to DVD and Blue Ray with a great combo pack which includes bonus content and a squeak-a-long)… Read The Squeakquel – The Interview over at The Yummy Mummy Club and then read Alvin…
Explaining Death to Kids
My grandmother has died – as she lived – very gently and with great dignity. My focus has shifted from March Break activities to explaining death to my kids (total 180 in my brain activity). I put it out to twitter – if anyone had any #kidlit advice on the subject. @MMPerspectives recommended “When Dinosaurs…
Mom’s weight, eating and body image
I have been thinking about this post for a while. Inspired by my friend (you know who you are) and my kids. If you know me, have met me, or saw me on the TTC platform – I am a skinny, slight, slender-ish person. Always have been. Always. My confession: I have a digestive disorder, IBS-D,…