Write your letters to SantaSantaNORTH POLE H0H 0H0 Remember to include your return address! For “green families” who wish to save paper and carbon footprints you may choose to e-mail Santa HERE. Canada Post works to ensure every child gets an answer in the language in which the letter is written (fyi – it does…
internet shopping
Parent Club Product Test: Oliebollen.com
The Parent Club test panel was quick to participate in a product test from Oliebollen.com. First off, this U.S. website is simple yet very parent friendly. Buttons are organized for quick clicking in mind; gift ideas, classic books, top brands and more. Perfect for shopping during nap time. Parent Club reviewed two items from the…
Summer Skool
Now that school’s out (or if you’re getting ready to get a little somebody school ready) we’ve got a few websites worth getting into the favourites tabs… French websites www.tfou.frwww.momes.netwww.scolartek.com English websites www.tvokids.comwww.webkinz.com (yes, you have to actually buy the stuffed animal – but this website is actually educational. Other than the hands-on learning of…
Art tip…
If you are at a loss for something to do…surf over to HUGOESCARGOT. This francophone website has over 8,000 images available for you to print off and colour. From popular comics like Dora, SpongeBob, and Winx to seasonal and birthday images…it is a great resource. (Birthday tip; print off a bunch of colouring pages and…
Special!
Just confirmed…Medieval Times Toronto is running a special where kids are FREE. What: Medieval Times Toronto – Show and Dinner When: Performances between now and February 29th How: FREE kid ticket with purchase of an adult ticket Order: On-line or by phone www.parentclub.ca
Virtual Communicating
Anyone there?…Anyone at all?… Being the parent of young children can be very isolating. Even though you are in constant company of another human, even though you are very active in your daily life…you can feel so alone. I remember going to play dates only to realize on the drive home that the parents chased…
Getting Together…Virtually
Are you trying to get the playgroup/extended family/book club/PTA meeting together this month? Is the coordination getting in the way of…life? This article, part Parent Club’s on-going series of “information to make life easier for you“, is one for you to read! www.campfirenow.com (Chicago based) is a great solution to the head co-ordinator of a…
Parent Club gift idea – toys
To continue the series of Internet shopping for the holidays…this instalment presents the art of toy shopping with a click. Mastermind Toys – Canadian store with lots of Ontario locations. They have been selling on-line for 9 years. Free gift wrapping. Website allows you to shop by brand, age and category. Grand River Toy Company…
Parent Club gift ideas – Loveable Lables
This is a superb gift idea from www.lovablelabels.ca. Through this Canadian company, you can order a personalized storybook where your child will find his/her name on each page of the book. You can also include up to three friends names and the child’s hometown to be woven into the storyline. The treasured hardcover book promotes…
Parent Club Holiday Gifts – Handprints – Part 1 of Series
Is anyone else in the Parent Club starting to think about holiday gifts? As promised, we give you Part 1 in our series of Parent Club Holiday Gifts. This is a point & click, personalized gift idea for family, teachers or hostess presents. HAND PRINTS You need; A hand print of your child’s handscanner/or printerlocal…