Simply Jungle Wild:
Wild About Party Packs

Jan 20 2012

Posted by Guest as Adventures in Parenting, Birthday Party Guide, Giveaways, Reviews

Lions, Tigers and Bears…Oh My!

Candace and Andrea from Wild About Party Packs bring you this fantastic party inspiration and a coupon giveaway, too!

Does your little monkey love animals? Then let them explore the jungle or safari with a wild animal Birthday Party! This party idea can accommodate all ages but more specifically the younger crowd and ones who are fascinated by animals. You can easily host this party at home or pack it up and head to a petting zoo or the wildlife park.

Invitations for this party can be as simple as a construction paper leaf or animal paw print that opens up to display your party details. Or if you have the time, try something a little more creative and make an invitation in the shape of an elephants head with large ears and a long trunk. The trunk and ears fold up and when opened it reveals the party’s info.
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Easy Frozen Yogurt Pops: Kidz In The Kitchen

Jan 11 2012

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Birthday Party Guide, Kidz In The Kitchen, One Parents Perspective

I was browsing old pins on “Pinterest” the other day (Google it, you know you want to!) and came across one that we had done and really enjoyed.

Frozen Yogurt Pops! We’ve also made Frozen Pudding Pops with the same concept.

Are you ready for this?
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Local Gift Guide

Jan 09 2012

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Birthday Party Guide, What's Going on in Kamloops

I have heard a people state that they want to purchase more locally-produced items this year. Kamloops has a plethora of uniquely created items that showcase some of the fabulously talented people in Kamloops. If you are looking for a birthday gift, a special gesture to show appreciation or to commemorate an event, Kamloops has a lot to offer. Investing in our community is a step in the right direction! Here is a selection of gifts that are Kamloops’ own!

There is a growing community of local Moms in business, here in Kamloops!

KamloopsMompreneurs.Ca shares a number of these terrific local businesses; connecting these entrepreneurs and showcasing them within Kamloops. The site boasts some incredible women that are working hard to develop our community and support their families.

Locally Made

Spark Your Imagination Games to fuel imaginations and help build creative kids and connected families. Tamara Vukusic & Erin Brule (info@SparkYourImagination.ca)

SpinLex Creations Crafts for kids and vinyl record coasters made from old 78′s 33′s etc. Elexis Walker (elexis_walker@hotmail.com)

Bitsy Boutique Hand knit baby items and photography props. Amanda Hill (amanda_r_hill@hotmail.com)

Little Block Company Personalized handmade blocks made just for you. Sue Lissel (suelissel@gmail.com)

Pure Cuisine Raw food restaurant and un-cooking school. Julie Bayman (mypurecuisine@yahoo.ca)

The Monkey Tree Sock Monkeys handmade and personalized. Marie LeBlond (marie_leblond1@hotmail.com)

Angela’s Flowers N Things Handmade Kanzashi and Silk Flower Accessories. Angela Dunn (angelasflowers@hotmail.ca)

Sugar Shack Gourmet Hot Chocolate Sugar Shack offers four flavours of locally made hot chocolate mixes. Amanda Bartel (bartelpartyof5@gmail.com)

Theresa Leigh Photography Fine art photography and photography on canvas. Theresa Tahara (theresaLeighPhotography@shaw.ca)

Little Ladybugz Headbands, hair clips and crocheted hats. Lisa Kronebusch (lisakronebusch@hotmail.com)

Loops in Loops High quality crocheted items for the whole family. From hats and slippers, coffee cozies and produce bags, mittens and wash cloths, booties and totes and more! Merissa Prior (loopsinloops@shaw.ca)

Michelle Finlayson Pottery Local handmade pottery. Michelle Finlayson (michfin@telus.net)

Plush Off – Cute whimsical plush for all ages. Jacki Gallagher (jacki@plushoff.com)
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What’s your latest and greatest?: Toy Talk

Jan 05 2012

Posted by Guest as Adventures in Parenting, Birthday Party Guide, One Parents Perspective, Reviews, Toy Talk

I put the call out to parents that might want to share some awesome things that their kids are playing with these days….
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Little People Puppets: Crafting With Kids

Jan 03 2012

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Birthday Party Guide, Crafting with Kids, Family Time, One Parents Perspective

We were chilling out at home and I wanted to give my kids something interesting to do so that I could have a few minutes to get some work done, so we whipped up these little babies….

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