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What Does Spring Mean to You and Your Family?

Celebrate Spring & Easter in a Myriad of Memorable Ways

Spring... I think it's here! To me it is about the buds of pussy willows sprouting on the trees, muddy puddles, long car-wash line-ups, muddy dogs...which means carpets and towels at the back door.

Spring brings fresh things...such as signing up for classes to learn something new, yoga to stretch out the legs and my mind, starting to plan the Easter Egg hunts, coloring of the eggs...and, for me, it always brings fond memories of our wedding many years ago (can this possibly be a reminder to my husband who reads this?).

It also means reading or long walks in the sun, sunglasses, adding new colour to my closet and home, Spring jackets and finally wearing white. It bring the excitement of starting outdoor projects, gardening, flowers and, for those of us with dogs, clean up of the "yardies" that the snow covered up.

Our children are extra-excited about the impending arrival of our new foal that is due any day. I am Sooo looking forward to watching them see a new life being born and being a part of something they can watch grow with them. I am not sure I will ever get them in for dinner after it arrives.

I have some exciting news to share with you and want to remind you of a few ways to Save Time and Money by using the Coupons from of our advertisers at the back of The 'Little Black Book' for busy families™. If you haven't got a copy, Spring is the perfect reason to find a new adventure to try with the family. Come get your children Finger Printed for FREE and see me at the ChildFind Alberta Booth at the Moms, Pops and Tots Fair.

New and Exciting News!

I am so excited to be able to share this with you!

When we were in New Zealand a few months ago I found a new product that was flying of the shelves. I am now excited to let you know that I have just secured the Canadian rights for them and I want you to be the first to try it out. They are a revolutionary new line of Socks that you are going to LOVE!! FatSox TM

Professor Frank Ellis Elgood, who I met, discovered a new type of polymer fabric that he has been working on for the last few years and has now patented called "FloraAstra Tetrazine." Previously this product has been only used in the nutrition industry and Professor Elgood developed socks for people that he has launched and trademarked called “FatSox™” in Britain and New Zealand. The special fabric sucks the fat out of your feet as you sweat. When wearing them, as your body temperature rises, blood vessels dilate and then the socks “draw the excess lipid from your body through the sweat.” “FatSox™” are 100% washable which removes the excess fat and then they are ready to wear again and again. Warning you can only wear them for Max. 8 hours a day.

This is our first introduction to the Canadian Market so we are offering a special introductory offer $29.97/pair.
They will retail at $39.97/pair when we get them into the stores so you can save $10.00 right now.
We have every size you can imagine and they are fit both men and women.

So until April 15th you can be one of the first to try this revolutionary product at this Introductory Offer.

For more information and testimonials Click Here!

And just in case you own a business and would like to be the FIRST to stock them on your shelves please contact Kimberly Today!

How can you Save Money and Time with Your Copy of The 'Little Black Book' for busy families™?

Visit Once Upon a Child anywhere in Alberta and save $5.00 when you spend $30. By the way, if you need new wheels as in strollers, bike carriers, I was in the Calgary and Red Deer stores last week and they have both new and used great deals just waiting for you to check out.

At the Douglas Fir Resort in Banff they provide you with a FREE breakfast when you book your next family get away with them. The kids will love their new playground and Waterpark, and the smell of the wood burning fireplace is great with Hot Chocolate.

10% of any financial education products or programs from Kidz Make Cents which is a great way to teach the whole family about the value of learning to save money.

Merle Norman is offering FREE Ear Piercing. What a great Easter gift for your daughter. I highly recommend these experts for this job who are so amazing with the children.

In need of an Easter Dress? Visit Please Mum and get $10.00 off your next purchase that will spruce up the kids wardrobe. Their new Spring stock is awaiting your arrival. And be sure to ask for one of the stickers for the kids, they love them.

Easter Eggs Anyone?

It's a tradition in our family to colour Easter Eggs and I can't wait till next Saturday to get this one going.
Here are a few ideas and recipes for you to try.

Easter Egg Dyeing Recipe:

You will need Food Coloring, Vinegar, boiling Water, Bowls, Tongs, Paper towels and Wax Paper.

* Boil Eggs and let cool.
* For each color, combine ½ cup boiling water, 1tsp. vinegar and 10 drops of food coloring in a bowl.
* Dip the hard boiled egg in the dye bath for 3-5 minutes. If you want a darker color leave in bath mixture longer.
* Use tongs to remove eggs, gently place on wax paper and let dry. Blot the excess dye with a paper towel.

Use Sticker(s) on Eggs:

Use vinyl stickers in assorted sizes and shapes. Try numbers and letters for guest name or birthdays.

Before dyeing eggs, place the sticker(s) on the egg. Press on firmly.

Place the egg in the dye bath for 3-5 minutes.

Remove egg with tongs and let dry completely before peeling off the sticker. You are left with the white shell color of the egg showing through your colored egg.

Tie-Dyed Eggs:

Gather Olive Oil, Fork, Wax Paper and Paper Towels

• Add 1Tbs. Olive oil to a dye bath. Run a fork through the mixture to create swirls on the surface.
  Roll an egg in the dye bath until it picks up the streaks of color
  Remove egg and blot excess oil with a paper towel
  Place on wax paper and let dry for 30 minutes. Use paper towel to remove any remaining oil.

As well, here are a few tips for Easter gifts and treats. Plastic eggs are a great place to hide a note for scavenger hunts or Bunny Grahams in chocolate, honey or cinnamon. Books on anything Easter include Chickens, rabbits or inspiring books.

Moms, Pop and Tots Fair - Friday April 3 & Saturday April 4th
Come see me this Friday or Saturday at the Edmonton Northlands Agricom in the CHILDFIND ALBERTA BOOTH where you can get your children Fingerprinted for FREE. We are collecting donations to raise for ChildFind and with your donation will also receive a copy of The 'Little Black Book' for busy families™.
As well the kids will get to see the BIG COMFY COUCH along with Loonette and Molly and there are lots of great Family Friendly Businesses for you to check out.

Do You Have a Cell-Phun?
Egg Painter - iPhone/iPod App

As my Assistant, Sharon, has a penchant for electronic gadgets, she suggested a few neat kid-friendly things she has found lying around the Internet... things that you can easily load onto your iPod or iPhone that can keep your kids busy in a pinch.

Thinking of Easter, check out Egg Painter, an App that brings a traditional egg decorating experience to the iPhone/iPod. It's intuitive and easy for kids to create a great work of art.

Kids are given a basket with five blank eggs to decorate. Finger painting with easter colors is fun and personalizes each egg. There are also some cute spring stickers to make the eggs extra special. The basket can be filled with your own personalized eggs for easter and they can be decorated over and over again.

Email me to tell me what you think...would you like to see more kid-friendly / sanity-saving Apps in the future?

Piggy Paint is a non-toxic fingernail polish especially designed for your little girl. No smelly odors, no toxic chemicals, and no damage to you precious one's nails or the environment. Available at Princess and the Pea, 9654 142 Street, Edmonton, AB (780) 488-7748

Happy Spring and Good Easter Egg Hunting. We are so excited to help you plan for Fun this easter and hope you remember to send in your Photos for our Photo Contest. You could be our next $300 Winner Just like Kori Stewart was last year. We always love to hear your feedback and I read them all.

If you have Family Friendly business you need to be sure to sign up for our Business ezine. Click here so you don't miss any tips on Advertising.

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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