The Dad in my house gave up watching a Euro Cup game over the weekend. Why? Because Thing 1 and Thing 2 wanted to go to the community environment day (they remembered the face painting from last year). So he pulled a wagon and made a memory with his kids instead of cheering (well, in…
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Kidzilla
Come to my house at 4 o’clock – any day of the week – and you will see a real – live – kidzilla in captivity. This creature growls and groans. Stomps and stampedes. It’s a nasty beast. As much as you can trust spam being in your inbox, you can trust that every day…
The Mini Chair – Mega Fun
Found this interesting Canadian Made Kid product in the latest yummymummyclub.com newsletter. The Mini Chair Kit by Elia Fun. This is activity will appeal to toddlers, children and/or tweens as an independent project or family fun. The chair blends functionality with fun. Scribble, paint, colour or decoupage; hours, if not days, of fun can be…
Parent Club Product Test: Splenda
Have you tried Splenda? I hadn’t so my interest was peaked when I was approached a few weeks ago to give Splenda a test. My household doesn’t have any sugar issues (we have other issues but sugar isn’t one of them). 1st test; a packet in my tea. Certainly sweeter than sugar. After facebook messaging…
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Parent Club is a blog/website full of tips, activities and resources for Canadian families. It is read by tens of people every day. Be sure to share with the club by e-mailing your comments, experiences, rants to info@parentclub.ca. In the coming weeks, Parent Club will be sharing a product review (food related this time –…
My bag – My Treasure Chest
We grew up watching Mr. Dress-up and his glorious tickle-trunk. A wondrous place where you find anything you need – at exactly the moment you need it. My bag has become a tickle-trunk of sorts…a treasure chest of things you need – at exactly the moment you need it. Children getting restless at the restaurant?…
Robeez Sale
This week is all about sharing deals. Here’s a goodie… Robeez Baby Shoes has a sale at their on-line store for 50% off select merchandise. (Click on the link and you’ll surf over to the 50% off stuff) If you have tried these shoes you will know that they are quality, they stay put and…
BPA-free — More FREE Stuff
Continuing our “virtual” conversation on BPA-Free gear; a Parent has shared a good tip. Playtex is showing their commitment to parents by offering a free, BPA-Free sample of their Playtex Drop-ins (trademark on the name). Follow this link; http://www.playtexbaby.com/bpafree/info.html to sign up for your free sample. Limit one per household. www.parentclub.ca
BPA Free
Thanks for the comments regarding the FREE avent sippy cups and BPA. Absolutely, research what you buy (or get for free). Read the Parent Club post which tells you about BPA and where to buy BPA-Free gear HERE. On this vien of thought…a reader has shared that Zellers and toysrus is taking; bottles pumps, soothers,…
FREE sippy cups from AVENT
Phillips Avent has a promotion NOW for a free sippy cup or sport cup (BPA free). I guess they’re trying to instill confidence in them again 🙂 They ask the age of your child (note; tell them if you have an older sibling because they can send something for your older child too). Voila, they…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Gifts which require supplies Hand prints on an art canvas A kid-painted wooden item A homemade pencil holder Gifts which require purchase An appointment at a portrait studio for a family picture Spa appointment A certificate to attend a cooking class, yoga class or something-in-which-grown-ups-participate-in class. Gifts which require only effort Match all the socks…
Mother’s Day – Tips/Ideas/Cries for Help
Isn’t everyday Mother’s Day to a Mother? (and thank you for wetting the bed last night because I really did want to do one more load of laundry today sweetheart). Perhaps, Mother’s Day should be one day when you don’t have to mother. Forget the flowers. Let Mom get out of bed when she wants…