Land of Nod: Kidz in the Kitchen

Apr 18 2012

Posted by Jennifer as Adventures in Parenting, Family Time, Kids Can Do It Too, Kidz In The Kitchen

Before I share this easy and delicious recipe for “short-cut” cinnamon buns, I have to give a shout-out to my good friend, Deb, for introducing me to this recipe many years ago. It’s since become a favorite in my family, particularly on Christmas morning. I thought of sharing it now, because recently I made it for Easter morning as well!

Anyway, I was curious about how the recipe got its name, and was wondering if it was just something my friend created, but apparently this recipe can be found in Best of Bridge, and several other places on-line. I couldn’t find the origin of the name, so if someone finds it, please share!

Regardless, t’s just a great treat you can prepare the night before a special day, and bake the next day. And it’s a great one for kids to help with!
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Book Review: The Crunching Munching Caterpillar

Mar 26 2012

Posted by Jennifer as Adventures in Parenting, Curled Up with a Good Book, Family Time

Book: The Crunching Munching Caterpillar

Author: Sheridan Cain

Illustrator: Jack Tickle

For Ages: 2-5

Where to Get it: This book is available to purchase in store or online at Chapters; and online at Amazon.

This book was a gift to my now 18-month old, on her 1st birthday. Of course, my four-year old loved it and now that her little sister will sit still for more than two minutes, she’s starting to enjoy it too! Just in time too, since Spring is right around the corner, and this book evokes wonderful images of Spring!

Caterpillar longs to have wings of his own, just like the other creatures in nature – the bumblebee, sparrow… but especially the beautiful butterfly! He “crunches and munches” leaves and watches them soaring in the air. But his friend, the butterfly, knows a secret and tells Caterpillar to take a nice, long nap, and he does. After his long, deep winter sleep, Caterpillar awakens to find he’s transformed into a beautiful butterfly as well!

A great book to read with younger children, as they will love the bright color illustrations and older kids will learn how caterpillars transform into butterflies.

This author also wrote Little Turtle And the Song of the Sea.

KamloopsParents.com is sending out a call to any parents who want to contribute their voice and knowledge to the site. If you want to write a Book Review or contribute elsewhere on the site, Contact Us!

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That’s not a laundry basket!
It’s Crazy! Thursday!

Mar 22 2012

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Family Time, What's Going on in Kamloops

This is the intro to a fun new feature we will be sharing to showcase your creativity with your kids (and their awesome creativity, too). We will put the call out for you to use a household item in a creative way and then send us the photos.

Here is what we got for “laundry basket”

Thanks for playing!

Entry #1 -Train

Entry #2 - Boat

Entry #3 – Go Kart

Entry #4 – Robot

Entry #5 – Bed

Entry #6 – Race Car

Entry #7 – Crazy Car

Our winner is randomly drawn #6. Congratulations I will be in touch to deliver you your prize cookbook!

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Spy Training Centre: Playing With Kids

Feb 21 2012

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Crafting with Kids, Family Time, Fitness for your Family

The other day I was tidying up a junk drawer when I came across a roll of painter’s tape and an image flashed across my mind, from somewhere on Pinterest.

I gathered the troops and sent them on their mission…

Easy and Awesome!

…that is, until I had to use the facilities and forgot that my path was blocked.

Hey, I had loads of fun, too!

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Spring Break Feature Advertising Special!

Feb 12 2012

Posted by Jennifer as Adventures in Parenting, Family Time, Ongoing Events, What's Going on in Kamloops

Sports? Dance? Art? Theatre? Does your organization have a great Spring Break program, activity or camp planned for kids this year?

Feature it on www.kamloopsparents.com starting March 1, 2012 (to March 23, 2012). For only $25.00, you provide a short description of the program details, dates/times, and ages and we’ll post all events and programs happening the week of Spring Break in a special section of our website (www.kamloopsparents.com/springbreak2012) Of course, we are always happy to post strictly events for free; however, this special also gives your program the following additional exposure: