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in Alberta. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please click on the Balloons to share your favorites with us!June is full of firsts and lasts...
Have you seen us lately...
Some changes around here and maybe in your home too.
The fact that Play school is now over I was trying to prepare my son for the changes in our schedules and he asked,
"Who will be my new teacher?
"I will be spending more time with you to do fun things, is that okay?"
"Yes, but will we still have snack time?"
"Sure, we can have snacks and we can even bake them."
This prompted me to put together 75 Things to keep the kids out of trouble tips. It's almost ready and if you want be the first to get a copy just Email me ...I will send it to you as soon as it's done.
If you have a great idea that you think that could be added, send it right away and I would be happy to add it in and give you credit for it.
Have you seen us lately?
We have had the opportunity to be featured in a number of media interviews lately such as QR77, AM660 News Calgary, Global TV - Calgary and EZ-Rock 104.9 in Edmonton.
Here's where to find us in the next few weeks:
Tomorrow - Saturday June 27th from 10 - 11 AM on
630 CHED Talk with the Experts hosted by Leslie Primeau.
Be sure to tune in as we are talking about some fun, great places in your own back yard and across Alberta.
I have a few ideas that are in my Essential Tool Box for Summer Fun that helps for those "What can we do?" moments.
Or if you are looking for ways to make your business more family friendly, I have some tips also.
Why not call in and ask a question:
780.466.0063 or 1.800.663.0630
Shaw TV - Edmonton July 2 at 9:45 am
CTV - Calgary - July 7th at Noon
Southcentre Mall - Calgary - Stampede Pancake Breakfast - 9-11 AM - Come join us and Southcentre is having us give away complimentary copies, so stop by and see us.
Global TV - Edmonton - July 9th - With Lorraine Mansbridge on the Morning Show
Ewomen Network Meeting - July 14th - If you have a business and want to network with some amazing women, join me at this lunch.
June is Alberta History Fun
Enter Our Contest to win, Win, WIN...
How do you get your kids to explore, learn and be involved for longer than five minutes? Museo Packs, at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, are backpacks with activities designed for children ages 6 to 12.
Each Museo Pack has a theme and contains a series of learning activities. The packs are developed to inspire, motivate and teach children (and parents!) about the history and culture of Banff National Park by bringing history and culture alive.
Really. .. it entertains and teaches - sound too good to be true?
We are going to make this contest EASY...
Here is what you need to do to WIN
Email me your Favorite place, adventure, store, restaurant, hotel or Family photo with a brief story or description and you could be one of our FOUR winners in this Favorite's About Banff Contest, send your story to me, and visit our web site often to see if you're our Winner!
Draw Date: July 10th, Winner will be notified and posted on web site.
Prizes:
Four Family Banff Heritage Passes compliments of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Value ($26).
Each pass includes your admission to The Whyte Museum, The Banff Park Museum and the Cave and Basin. It's a great way to learn about the history, people, geology of banff's past and wildlife. You will also receive a 50% coupon for the Luxton Museum.
And wait, there's more...
We will ad in your very own copy of The 'Little Black Book" for busy families ($14.95).
Total Value of 40.95 for each winner along with Memories to last a life time.
CONTEST WINNER
Tickets to Soaring with Song Fundraising Gala ($200 Value)
"Thanks for those tickets it was such a wonderful night. We all enjoyed it so much...It was such a bonus to get 'the Little Black Book for busy families' at the end of the night. I can't wait to pass them off to my two best friends. I've been telling them all about it so now I can give them one of their own."
Leanne B.
GET A FREE MUG
Canada Day is only 5 sleeps away and we know where you can get the greatest items to celebrate like a Proud Canadian that you are...
Packages are going fast. Check this out...
If you come in and tell us which Province has the wild rose as it's floral emblem you will receive a Free Coffee Mug! Ask for Joe or Simone and they will find the perfect Canada Gear for you.
HAPPY CANADA DAY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...
O'Canada Gear
9859-76 ave - Edmonton
Toll F:1-877-465-6366
Want to add a little MAGIC to your Holiday in Banff?
Karen from the Douglas Fir Resort emailed me to let me know there are just a few spots left for their Mountain Magic Weekend
Some rooms still available July 2-4, 9-11 or 16-18th.
Check it out on their web site and add a bit of magic from Richard Young to your Friday night and a weekend of pure fun. If you are one of our winners - It could truly be a way to enjoy the whole weekend.
Call them, book your hotel and send us your favorite place
www.Douglasfir.com
Nifty Discoveries
GoBeltMade by an Alberta Mom! The GoBelt is a portable safety belt for children of all ages. It is designed to fit any size child and to be used in almost any situation where adequate safety restraint is not available. The GoBelt provides you with a sanitary alternative to the dirty straps in public places. Its compact design makes it easy 
to carry with you at all times. Extenders are also available to made your GoBelt fit around change tables or larger chairs.
Does your child have droopy drawers? Dapper Snappers can fix them! They simply snap on the back of your child's pants through the belt loops to make them tighter. Since they only attach to the back of their pants bathroom breaks are still simply and easy!
Both of these products are available at Starbright for Kids
Keeps kids' clothes clean by catching the sticky drips from ice cream cones or any frozen treat on a stick. Use with sugar cones, waffle cones, cake cones, Popsicles, Fudgesicles and any treat on a stick. DripStiks make fantastic party favours instead of loot bags. Send 'em home with a popsicle in a DripStik and their moms will thank you.
Available at Cater Tot
Are you EXPECTING!?!? Or know someone who is?
Baby registries are available at most Big Box Stores but give you nothing in return! Create a registry with Kidsmart, and they will send you a gift certificate for 10% of your baby registry purchases PLUS you can then choose a 1/2 priced item!
* You are guaranteed to get lovely products that will for years to come remain 100% SAFE AND NON TOXIC for a very precious baby!
* It is so simple! Just click here to email them, with your wish list and she will do all the work for YOU!
* A Kidsmart registry supports CANADIAN small time business and a whole network of fellow MOTHERS!
HOW TO ORDER: Online at www.kidsmartshop.com
Place your order and please remember to put Michelle Campbell in as your local representative.
Absolutely ULTRA-REALISTIC Paper Crafts
It might take considerable time and technique to complete the assembly of a paper craft.
Your effort gives you the joy of completion.
In addition to enjoying the charm of paper, please make the surprise and discovery from flat to solid as joyously as possible, a transformation from the world of "watching" in two dimensions to "touching" in three.
Best suited for older kids.
"The Electronic Age" - How will you organize your summer with the kids?
Moms and Dads, what kind of electronic organizers do you use to keep yourselves on time, fuss free and safe? What would be your ultimate electronic tool? Answer these questions and you could win your choice of the below apps*:
My Baby Checklist - Get organized about taking care of your baby and yourself, and getting ready for the parenthood around the corner.
Family Restaurant Game - Waiting for your meal will actually be fun as our “While You Wait” games spice up your time with belly-laughs and togetherness fun.
Babyphone Deluxe Baby Monitor - BabyPhone Deluxe works like a standard baby monitor: just switch on the application and place your iPhone close to your sleeping baby. It will call a phone number of your choice when a sound exceeds an adjustable level.
Kipo - Here is a useful application to encourage the good behavior and responsibility for your kids/teens with a point earning system attached to rewards that are set by you.
Kids ID - In case of emergency, Kids ID is a full featured electronic ID card for your entire family. Easy to keep all of your child's vital information up-to-date, organized, and readily available to send to emergency service providers.
*Requires iTunes to win. Check device compatibility.
Wow, how busy can we be right now, kids are ending school, waiting for the garden to grow and not the weeds, planning some of those summer fun vacations and fun things to do.
Tell us what your plans are this summer and how you plan to survive the 60 some odd days with the kids. Email me your thoughts.
Thanks so much, for being one of our fabulous readers.
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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