Beach Food Ideas via www.parentclub.ca because we are all about sharing tips to make life easier for busy families. Read on for a quick list of healthy foods you can easily pack for a day at the beach. Parent Club Tips for beach days: Use re-useable containers to minimize garbage. Pack your food in coolers…
summer activities
Activities for Kids on a Hot Day
Thought it might be timely to share some Activities for Kids on A Hot Day. Screen-free, no admission type of activities the kids can do around the house. Keep the kids busy my friends – it will save your sanity!… From the Parent Club archives but always timely Activities for Kids on a Hot Day…
FREE Wiggles Performance at Chapters Bayview Village
INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: “THE WIGGLES! BIG BIRTHDAY!” THE EVENT: The Wiggles are in Toronto for The Wiggles! Big Birthday! party. North American Tour and fans of the acclaimed foursome can enjoy a FREE sneak peek as they perform live in-store. Please note that this is a performance, not a book signing. Wristbands are being handed out tomorrow…
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…
When Kids Almost Drown – Water Safety
This week we were invited to a friend’s pool. They have a shallow end. Thing 1 didn’t want to wear a life jacket (and following suite – neither did Thing 2) – however there were noodles to keep them afloat and they had taken a few swimming lessons in the past year. There were the…
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…
Armpit Fudge
As posted, tweeted and promised here is Armpit Fudge. The recipe comes via Loblaws cooking camp – it is so loverly easy and kids (well my kids) like the armpit part just as much as the eating. Armpit fudge is great for the cottage, camp or birthday parties (birthday party post alert – coming next…
Parent Club tip: Bug Bites
Calamine lotion and itch medications are easily available at drugs stores for itch relief. However, there are many natural – chemical free – options to help children deal with insect bites. Here are a few good tips… First off, apparently; Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a natural bug repellant. Baking Soda made into a paste…
TD Summer Reading Club
This year’s TD Summer Reading Club theme, LOL (Laugh Out Loud) is designed to encourage the enjoyment of reading amongst children. All participants receive a FREE reading kit containing a colour poster, sticker sheet, and a logbook to keep track of their progress. To encourage participation, many local libraries will offer reading games, challenges and…
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…