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Spring is coming!

WOW... It's exciting to see some of the snow melting, but it means muddy cars, muddy kids and lots of window washer fluid is needed. It's a bit crazy right now as we are getting ready to put the next book into print so you can find more great places across Alberta. Be sure to send in your favorite, the more we find the more we can share.. If you own or work at a family friendly business, don't be shy, call me 780.945.7400 tell me all about it.

Today we have some green ideas and I'm not talking ECO GREEN. We have some crafts, a fun tip from a teacher to get the kids into St. Patrick's Day and a way to spring your toes into the season. Last week we were shopping and my daughter saw the brightest purple polish, I knew I wasn't getting out of the store without that polish, no matter what I said.

Check out the numerous fun activities on the side and for a complete list on our calender of events at www.MomsDadsandKids.com

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Need a Get Away
How about a family Spring adventure?

Delta hotels know how to treat a family.
Moreover the treat for you...a special price!

Click here to book before it's too late.

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Can You Spare a Snowsuit?

Make a little one much warmer

Sweet Momma is collecting snowsuits for babies from underprivileged families. Take your gently used snowsuit to either of the Sweet Momma locations to donate. They are donating all the snowsuits to Basically Babies. Sweet Momma is offering 10% off all esthetic services when making a donation.

They offer services such as:

Eminence Organic Facials
Spa Pedicures & Manicures
Hydrating Body Wraps & Refining Body Wraps
Waxing Services for Hair Removal

Click Here for full details on all esthetic services provided.

Below are the Sweet Momma locations where you can make your snowsuit donations.

109, 10903 - 23 Ave
Edmonton, AB

60, 585 Street St. Albert Trail
St. Albert, AB

Click here to visit their web site.

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Top O' The Morning
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner

Kids (and I) love this simple holiday; Leprechaun's Day as they call it is on Wednesday, March 17.

It can be so fun!

Why not make them smile when the open their lunch with some Yummy Leprechaun Snacks from Canadian Family Magazine and some chocolate gold coins to coax a Leprechaun into there class?
Click here to see this fabulous idea to make your kids smile.

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Tips from a Teach - A Fun Leprechaun Activity
Use this fun-filled holiday to get your kids excited about reading and writing

This week I would like to WELCOME and introduce you to our Guest Teacher; Mrs. Kim Grekul who will be sharing tips and ideas from a teachers perspective on ways to inspire, teach and motivate kids. I am excited to have her join us and look forward to trying a few of her techniques with the kids.

Go to your local book store and pick up a St.Patty's Day story. Help build your child's imagination.
They already love Leprechauns!

My name is Kim Grekul and I'm a grade 2 teacher on Maternity leave and to get my students excited about reading and writing I would have an imaginary Leprechaun visit our classroom, that was a long lost friend of mine, he would leave notes on the board about his adventures in the school and his hidden gold (in green of course) and play fun little tricks on the children, such as hiding their shoes, tipping over their chairs, etc.

This gets them so excited!

They would look forward to coming to school every morning. They want to write notes back to their Leprechaun friend everyday.

Why not get your kids writing (and reading) at home? Especially if you're having trouble getting them excited about reading and writing, this will do the trick!

As a homework activity I would have the children and their parents build a Leprechaun trap and they would bring it and we would try and capture that little trickster and his gold. The 'Leprechaun' would leave torn bits of clothing, green sparkles, green footprints, and chocolate gold coins. What fun! Why not try this at home with your wee ones, they will love it, I promise!

Do you have a great idea, tip or thought you would like to share with our readers? We will be posting new ideas from You, so send in your thoughts.

Next Ezine we would like to know what you do to get the kids ready for EASTER.

Email Kimberly and send in a photo.

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More Green Ideas
Check out this fun Canadian site, Kaboose, for more creative St. Patrick's Day ideas, from crafts to snacks to history of this fun holiday.

Click here for many fun-filled activities. One of the favourite crafts is the Leprechaun Hat for Chips. It's a fun table decoration that can be used to hold chips. Try flipping the ice cream pail and make an actual hat for your wee one to wear around the house. Click here to get directions on how to make this cute and easy craft.

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This Little Piggy Went to Market...
Time to get those toes pretty.

Does your little princess love to get her nails painted?
Check out Piggy Paint. It's an all natural nail polish made for kids.

They have a large assortment of colours and even have their very own safe nail polish remover made from all natural ingredients.

Click here to shop for your favourite colour for Spring.

This is a great idea to put in an Easter basket, they have creatively named their colours and offer a variety of gift packs to choose from.

Click here to find out more about this company.

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Easter Bonnet Shoes
To go with your colourful toes

Welcome spring with Livie & Luca’s fresh new sandal. Bloom’s detailing includes a hand-cut flower that pops and will bring delight with each step.

Eye-catching lime leather with cut-out pink detailing are additional features of this lovely sandal. Bloom comes in Livie & Luca’s signature soft leather and Velcro closure for easy on and off.

Fun New Toy for Easter
Let their imagination run wild

The best way to describe this toy is like a box.

Kids use their imagination to make it into a chair, doll crib, or pool toy. The possibilities are endless. Assorted colors are available.

BOTH OF THESE GREAT EASTER IDEAS CAN BE FOUND AT:

9654 - 142 Street
Edmonton, AB
780.488.7748

Please Be sure to tell them you saw it in our EZINE.

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My emotions have been on high this week, I have celebrated my daughter's 3rd birthday and I attended the celebration of a wee, wee baby girl- Melodia who's was taken way too soon from the world.

The officiary was so amazing that I can not explain how he turned me from having so many questions and from feeling dismayed at "fairness." He shared ideas on how to take the lead of the parents and be sure that we are not silent about what amazing memories this child brought to the world in such a short time.

I hope some how that my dear friends will be able to take the time they need to heal and hold on to the Love they have for each other and their son and some day see that this little angel will always shine over them.

My friend said one thing that has been etched in my mind, He said he learned that everything that matters starts with "family and ends with friends", that is the strength that matters. It's the face to face friends we need to pay more attention to, share more love with, call once in a while, not the ones on social networking sites.

Please call a friend today and talk to them. If you have been in this situation, my heart and prayers goes out to you as well, I know my friends are not alone.

Thanks so much for allowing me to share these tips, ideas and my heart with you today.

Kimberly Schick-Puddicombe
Just another MOM

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