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The Little Black Book for busy families...NOW AVAILABLE!!
Pick up your very own copy of The "Little Black Book" for busy families.
Or Click here to purchase your copy at your local Chapters, Indigo or Coles book store.
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Visit our website and join our Mom's Club and you can see all the great places and make your family's planning easy and fun. You may even loose your boring Mom Status by finding a cool new place to visit. We have some great places to see anytime.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALBERTA
Edmonton Home & Garden Show
Northlands Agricom
Thursday - Sunday March 19-22
Click Here to save $3 www.edmontonhomeshow.com
Aggie Days
Aggie Days links key agriculture industry exhibitors together, providing students and families an opportunity to see, experience, and learn about the value and impact of agriculture.
Exhibits will focus on a range of agriculture issues including irrigation, the environment, and the use of green houses to produce food goods. Live demonstrations, such as cow milking, sheep shearing, stock dog herding, blacksmithing, and other farm animals presentations add to this full sensory agriculture experience.
Aggie Days is offered as a school program from April 1st to April 3rd, 2009. Families are invited to take part in Family Fun Days which are held on Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th, 2009.
Dates: Apr 1 - 5, 2009
Town: Calgary, AB
Place: Roundup Centre
Website
Do you want to see DEBBIE TRAVIS?
Click here to register to come to the AWE Innovative Approaches to Success April 1-3 at the Edmonton Marriott Cree River Resort.
Tell them you heard it from us.
Growing Rural Alberta Conference -
If you have a Rural Tourism business you should join us in Camrose on April 6-8th. Come see us and we can show you how we can share your events and rural attractions here on our website. (Travel Alberta Industry Event)
Tiny Hands' 'MAKING SMALL TALK' is coming this April. Jenny is hosting 8 workshops over 2 days - 2 Sundays - April 19 & 26, 2009
10 am - 3 pm
Location: Birth Source
7109 - 101 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Speaking and teaching to children using sign language has many benefits including:
- Whole brain development
- Better expressive and receptive language skills
- Improved memory
- Increased IQ
- Spelling improvements by 50%
- Mathematic Improvements
These workshops are relevant for parents and educators of children 3 - 7 years old.
Jenny McConnell
780.757.5514
www.tinyhandstalk.com
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Spring is Around Which Corner?
In need of options?
So if Spring officially begins on Friday and there is still this much snow... have the weather gods forgotten to press PLAY or FORWARD?
CABIN FEVER seems to be common in most Alberta homes with children. I know first-hand...I have a few more grey hairs and am desperately looking for ways to wear my children out. So I have put together 5.5 ideas on making the most of the last few Cabin Days that should add some fun before we need to pull out the rainboots and prepare for the Muck and Stuff!!
1. Visit a Photo Booth: Pictures are fun and they provide memories forever. When kids are giggling, that is what is special to remember. Pack up the kids and find a Photo Booth. Pack a surprise bag filled with a few of their favorite fun hats, googly glasses, tiaras or even a made up sign with which to pose in the photo booth. Post them on your fridge or send them to the grandparents, hang the pictures on a string in their rooms or make a bookmarks for a gift.
2. Make some Frozen Bird Treats: In a plastic cup, jar or fruit cup, place some water, bird seed. Submerge part of a loop made from ribbon or yarn so that you can hang it up. Leave outside, It will freeze over-night. In the morning dip the jar in hot water to release it and hang outside for all the birds who have arrived and are shaking their wings and feathers wondering what they were thinking. It can last for weeks if the weather stays cool enough.
3. Make a Home-made Tent: Get the sheets, blankets, quilts and make a homemade tent in the living room. My son has used every blanket and sheet in the house, he has made paths, reading areas and we always take in a flashlight to read a book. David Bouchard would be proud.
4. Get ready for Easter: Take the kids shopping for some new Easter Decorations; make some Easter Gifts; dyed eggs (why not do them early?) don't wait for Spring, bring the Spring indoors.
5. Start some seeds: Gather a foil tray, cupcake tray or some small pots, fill them with sand, and place some seeds on top, then top dress with a bit more sand. Have the children be responsible for watering it every day; make it a routine at breakfast or dinner and watch for the first "pop" of green. Why not make your cat happy and plant some Cat Nip or Cat Grass, they will love you.
5.5 Come see me at Chapters and Indigo where I will be signing books and presenting our Birthdays in a Box Ideas. They have story-telling for the children while I share some great fun, inexpensive and creative out of the box Birthday Party ideas. Check our Calendar as All through the Spring Break Chapters, Indigo and Cole's are having different fun events to which you can bring your children...ALL ACROSS ALBERTA. So pack up the kids and come see us.
Friday, March 20 from 10- 1 at Chapters Shawnessy at #212- 16061 MacLeod Trail SE Calgary - At 11:00 they will do Story Telling for the children and I will be sharing Party Ideas
Saturday, March 21 from 1-4 pm Indigo at South Edmonton Common, 1837 99 Street, Edmonton - Author Signing - Come check out the book and let talk about your favorite place.
Saturday, March 28 from 1 - 4 pm Chapters at Southpoint, 9952 - 170 Street, Edmonton - Author Signing - Come check out the book and let talk about your favorite place.
Monday, March 30 at 2:00 pm - FREE Crafts - Birdhouses and I will share some birthday ideas with you. Indigo at South Edmonton Common, 1837 99 Street, Edmonton
Tuesday, March 31 at 2:00 pm - Free Crafts - Go Green with cool crafts and I will share some birthday ideas with you. Indigo at South Edmonton Common, 1837 99 Street, Edmonton
New for Spring at Moms, Dads and Kids
We are excited about Spring and come out to meet everyone. So watch for our Fun Finding Fridays coming to a place near you. Tell us what you have always wanted to do or see and let's plan a trip. We are also looking for some Fun Finding Volunteers Across Alberta to help find some great gathering spots for us to come to. Email me your thoughts and interests kimberly @momsdadsandkids.com (no space)
I know we are going to the Ellis Bird Farm And I'm excited.
Maybe we could visit your place? Talk to us today - we are pre booking locations NOW!! Email me to tell me about any special days you have planned kimberly @momsdadsandkids.com (no space)
Hug Your Kids, Hug Yourself Today!
Kimberly Schick-Puddicombe
MOM, Publisher and Fun Finding Expert
P.S.: A warm "Welcome" to all the new subscribers who have joined our Moms, Dads and Kids community! I'm thrilled that you are on board. You're going to love all of the great stories, cool tips and fun-finding ideas!
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