Chore Chat: Been There Done That

Nov 28 2011

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Been There Done That, Kids Can Do It Too

KamloopsParents.Com presents…
The KP “Been There Done That” Squad

A team of over twenty-five parents who have all sorts of parenting experiences. From the Mom of thirteen with one on the way, to the first-time Mom of one. From the experienced parent, to the rookie! If you want the truth…. we are all rookies. Each day presents something new, somewhere we have not already been, something that we have not already done. So, why not look to someone who has?!
The KP BTDT Squad will be sharing their experiences and answering two questions per month. Each parent will answer the questions if they can and their answers will be compiled into a feature post to share with readers. These will be general questions that many parents will wonder about as they raise their children. The BTDT Squad will be talking about subjects like potty training, how they dealt with picky eaters, their most favourite family adventures, and how they managed to ever sleep through the night!

KP Been There Done That Squad – tips for potty training

KP Been There Done That Squad – addressing adults

KP Been There Done That Squad – best advice

KP Been There Done That Squad – sleep stories

KP Been There Done That Squad – mealtime techniques and picky eaters

KP Been There Done That Squad – favourite parenting items

KP Been There Done That Squad - treating a cold and rainy day entertainment

KP Been There Done That Squad – temper tantrum talk

KP Been There Done That – discipline discussion

If you have any questions, or would like to get involved, simply contact elizabeth@kamloopsparents.com

Today’s topic is Chore Chat

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Kamloops Dairy Delivery Halloween Craft Contest!:
Crafting With Kids

Oct 11 2011

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Contest time!!, Crafting with Kids, Kids Can Do It Too, Ongoing Events

Kamloops Dairy Delivery presents a fabulously fun (or spooky) Halloween Craft and Contest!

Create your own!!

My family had lots of fun creating ghosts and pumpkins with our recyclables. We washed them out and let them dry (without labels). Then we watered down some glue and cut up tissue paper into squares.

We all pasted the squares onto our milk jugs as we liked and then created the faces we wanted. Once they were ready, Mom cut a hole through both sides of the jug and strung a string of Christmas lights through!

Et voila! Spooky or fun?

Now, the challenge is yours!!

Take your milk jug and create whatever Halloween-themed creation your heart desires. Then, snap a photo and send it to elizabeth@kamloopsparents.com (or share it on our facebook page). You have until October 23rd to get your entries in. On October 25th the images will be put into a gallery and we will have a contest to see which creation wins the most votes. We will hold the contest open for votes until October 28th when we will announce our winner!

The winning creation will get a $20 punch card from Kamloops Dairy Delivery and a couple of fresh bakery treats of the winner’s choice – delivered with their first order!

So, what are you waiting for… go drink some milk and get craftin’!! I can’t wait to see what you create.

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Guest Contributions for August and September

Sep 30 2011

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Birthday Party Guide, Crafting with Kids, Curled Up with a Good Book, Family Friendly Music, Fitting in Fitness, Kids Can Do It Too, Kidz In The Kitchen, Reviews, Toy Talk, What's Going on in Kamloops

Wanna get involved with KP?

KamloopsParents.Com is always interested in having guest contributions shared on the site!!

Are you crafty?
Are you fit or working on it?
Do you want to share your perspectives or parenting experiences and stories
Do you enjoy creating in the kitchen?
Have you figured out a great way to solve a common parenting problem?
Do you know about something fabulous that Kamloops has to offer?

If you answered “YES” to any of the questions above, then I am excited to let you know that KamloopsParents.Com is thrilled to be partnering with Aina Massage Spa to offer a fabulous benefit to getting involved with KamloopsParents.Com.

Each month, we have a maximum of ten guest post spots. If your story is selected and published on the site in that two month period, your name will be entered into the draw to win one 60-minute massage with Nicola!

Submit your story with 1 to 5 appropriate photos and a little bit about you, to elizabeth@kamloopsparents.com. Stories should be between 350 and 1500 words.

Are you wondering where you fit in? KamloopsParents.Com isn’t just about the family-friendly events in this newsletter! Monday to Friday you can find something fresh and family-related:

local business directory
great product and business reviews
Crafting with Kids
Kidz in the Kitchen
Birthday Party Guide
fitness-feature parent
Other fun categories such as “Curled Up With a Good Book”, “Family Friendly Music”, “Been There Done That”, “Kids Say The Darndest Things”, “Safety First” and more!

Here are the wonderful people that contributed their thoughts, ideas and stories in August and September…

1. August 2nd: Rock Garden Creatures by Marlene

2. August 3rd: Green Chips by Rebecca

3. August 4th: Hoops in the Loops Review by Tania

4. August 15th: Quick Workout on the Go by Wendy

5. August 23rd: Making Print Wrapping Paper by Marlene

6. August 25th: If You Give a Pig a Party Book Review by Jennifer

7. September 6th: Glowing Fun by Marlene

8. September 14th: Zucchini Banana Loaf by Tiffany

9. September 15th: Word Whammer Toy Talk by Angela

10. September 19th: Fit by Design Review by Lisa

11. September 19th: Fit by Design Review by Kristin

12. September 19th: Fit by Design Review by Marie

13. September 19th: Fit by Design Review by Natalie

14. September 21st: Criss Cross Crockpot Apple Sauce by Holly

15. September 29th: Guess How Much I Love You All Year Round by Jennifer

We are thrilled to announce that we have a winner….
Random.org drew number lucky #2!! That means that we get to give a huge round of applause to… Rebecca!!! You are the winner of the 60-minute massage from Nicola at Aina Massage Spa!

Thanks, Rebecca. We’ve been loving those chips since you shared them!