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Hippity Hop, He is on the way

Finally spring is on it's way.

We have lots of hopping good things for you today.

Don't forget to send us in your video of the kids to doing a dance and we will SEND THEM TO SEE THE WIGGLES. You would be the Hero of the day. We have some great crafts so if they are saying they are bored already on spring break, this is easy and fun stuff.

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Easter Getaways
Overnight Specials and Easter brunches

The Delta South Calgary is having a delicious Easter Brunch, April 4, 2010.

They are offering a cold food bar, omelette bar, carving station, late breakfast, create your own pasta, chocolate Belgian waffles, a kid's station, and famous gourmet desserts. Click here to download the menu in it's entirety.

Their Easter Brunch is open from 10:00 am - 2:00 PM and reservations are strongly recommended. Call 1.877.278.5050 OR 403.278.5050
to make reservations.
PRICES: Adults - $35 CAD Children (7- 12) - $17.95 CAD
Click here for more information on this family friendly hotel.

Delta South Calgary is offering a special room rate for the Easter weekend. They are offering a stay in their Delta Room from April 1 - April 4, 2010 at an exclusive rate of $109 CAD + taxes. To check out this beautiful room, click here. Call 1.877.278.5050 to make your reservation or click here today!

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The Delta Lodge at Kananaskis is having Easter Eggstravaganza 2010.

This is one exciting event! It will be running from April 2nd - 5th.

For your enjoyment Delta Lodge at Kananaskis has designed a program suitable for all ages in your family!

All I can say about this one is be sure to arrival early, it's limited spacing.

Click here to see the Easter Eggstravaganza 2010 brochure listing all the events offered.

The Easter Eggstravaganza Package includes:
1 nights accommodations (Dynamic Bar Based)
$50 Dining Credit per room
Festival activities
Rates starting at $219 CAD + taxes per night
Click here to make reservations or call 1.866.432.4322 403.591.7711

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Hop into the Castle!
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

The Easter Bunny has lots in store for you and your family at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Join them for a great outdoor Easter Adventure. Click here to see what's in store for you and your family during your stay.

The Hop to the Castle! package includes:
Accommodation
$100 Resort credit per day to be used towards food/beverage, spa, and/or bowling

Rates starting at $249 CDN per night based on double occupancy.
This offer is available until April 6, 2010 based on availability.

Click here to book now or call 1.800.441.1414.


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The Wiggles
The BIG BIG SHOW

I am so excited about this contest. - ONLY a couple days left, catch the kids dancing Easter morning and send in the video.

Cineplex has go generously provide us with advance tickets for the April 10th and 11ths shows that can be used at any of the locations listed below. If you aren't feeling lucky you can click here to purchase your tickets, but this contest is all about fun, kids and dancing.

All you have to do is send me a short video - I mean less than 40 seconds.
Of what you ask?
We want to see the kids dancing. I watch my kids do it all the time, and it make me laugh so hard.

So everyone can use a happy moment and I want to be able to send you to the show if you do this. We have 4 tickets for the first person who sends a video and SEVEN more Double Guest passes for the next 7 videos sent in to me.

Easy, what kid doesn't like to dance, what mom doesn't have a video camera. So get going, and then email Kimberly@MomsDadsAndKids.com

Contest runs from today until Friday April 2 at 5 PM
Send me your video.

Another Way to WIN!

Forward this email to your Mom Friends and you could win passes as well. We want to share Easter Fun and Wiggles tickets with everyone. CC me on your forwards or click Forward to a friend at the bottom of this email. The more times you forward it the better your chances.

Please Note: All videos or photos sent in are the property of Moms, Dads and Kids and can be used for marketing purposes on our Website or in our publication.

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Our Teacher's Tip

To get you through Easter Morning and hopefully get your treats to last a little longer. As a child the "Easter Bunny" always hid our Easter baskets in very sneaking hiding spots throughout the house. Instead of play just hide and seek with the basket why not make it a scavenger hunt? Make up little notes with clues for your child to read to take him/her to various spots throughout the house where they will find another clue. After a few clues lead them to the all desirable Easter Basket.

Once the basket is found play some math games with the eggs or candies in the basket. Count all the eggs, make patterns with the eggs, sort the eggs, divide the eggs equally to share with someone else (that might be a tricky one).

Don't forget to read an Easter story before bed on Saturday night. One of my favourite is the Velveteen Rabbit. Check out your local bookstore for more Easter titles. Blurb's... more than a bookstore in Wetaskiwin always has a good selection and very knowledgeable staff, who is always willing to help you make the perfect age appropriate choice. They are located at 5109B - 50 Street in Wetaskiwin.

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Easter Bunny Photo Ops
Here's one for the scrapbooks

We have our EARS up looking for places you can take your little ones to see the Easter Bunny and get their picture taken with them.

What fun!

Below is a list of all the places I've found offering this exciting opportunity. Don't forget to check out our on-line calendar to see the BIG LIST of Easter events we have listed the Easter Bunny will be making appearances at many of those events as well. Click here to go directly to our on-line calendar.

EDMONTON

West Edmonton Mall - Centre Stage

Enter your name to win a $250 Purdy's Easter basket
Mar 26th - Apr. 3rd 11am - 7pm

Londonderry Mall

First 200 visitors daily receive a 68 piece art kit
Apr. 1st - 12pm - 6pm
Apr. 2nd - 12pm - 5pm
Apr. 3rd - 9:30am - 5:30

GRANDE PRAIRIE

Prairie Mall in the Centre Court

Apr. 2nd - 2pm - 4pm
Apr. 3rd - 11am - 5pm

RED DEER

Parkland Mall near the Food Court

Mar 26th - Apr. 3rd

Bower Mall at Centre Court

Mar 27th - Apr. 3rd

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Fun Easter Activities
Snacks and crafts, what could be better?

Make these cute little Easter Bunnies!

It couldn't be easier. All you need is a foam egg, cotton balls, google eyes, and some pipe cleaners. Click here to get this fun craft by Kaboose. This is a fabulous website full of crafts for every occasion. Click here to see all their Easter crafts. They also have Easter cards, different ways to decorate Easter eggs, colouring sheets, Easter brunch ideas and much, much more.

Try this quick and easy Easter snack. All you need are ice cream cones (which you need to start stocking anyway), jellybeans (or another small candy), and licorice for the handle. This easy snack was found on eHow.com. Click here to see what other fun activities they have to offer.

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I found them -The Coolest Rubber Boots Ever?
CHECK this out.... look no further!

Princess and the Pea has these fabulous rubber boots. They are available in sizes 8 to 1. They come with a special set of paints so your little artist can design his/her very own boots! How cool is that? The design will stay on until erased with the special eraser pad that is supplied with the boots and then they can decorate them all over again. All this fun for $29.95. Click here to see all the fabulous Easter and Spring stuff they have.

9654 - 142 Street
Edmonton, AB
780.488.7748

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Cute Easter Basket Idea
This will make you child smile and it's healthy!

Edible Arrangements is offering special Easter Basket Themes that can be delivered directly to your home. Themes include Hello Kitty, Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtles, Sesame Street, Dora, Spiderman, and Thomas and Friends starting at $49. Click here to check out the variety of baskets.

To place your order, click here.

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Easter means so many things to everyone, Spring, Chocolate (I'm a sweet tooth), Egg colouring, Easter egg hunts, family, did I mention Spring and Hot Cross Buns?

Well, no matter how you choose to celebrate, I wish you a safe and happy holiday.

With Spring Break at the same time many families are taking a bit of extra time together, so send in your family photos and we will add them to the book, which is being compiled as we speak. Be sure I know about your family friendly business by April 10th.

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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