Enchanted Teacup Birthday Party Review:
Magical and Relaxing

May 14 2012

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Birthday Party Guide, One Parents Perspective, Parenting Resources, Reviews

It was the calmest birthday party I’ve ever attended. Seven three and four year-olds, gifts, cake, dressup, princesses, prizes, games and dancing….

You think that those things together are a recipe for chaos but it was completely enchanting. The girls were all completely enraptured and on their best behaviour. It was amazing. And also completely adorable. You could almost say, the party-goers were under a spell!

Enchanted Teacup was the special venue. The birthday girl’s Mom only had to supply a cake, some juice and guests. Everything else (cleanup, invites, games, prizes and entertainment; not to mention the adorable location) were included in the party package. We were fortunate enough to be hosted by two princesses: Snow White and Cinderella!
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Little Readers: Discovery Toys Book Winner

May 03 2012

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Giveaways

Lucky #8!

Sarah, who said “We love the “You’re all my favorites” book but I would love love love to win a copy of the “How did that get in my lunchbox”!!” is our lucky winner this evening.

Congratulations Sarah and thanks for playing!

Alison, thank you for your generous giveaway! If anyone has any questions about the next catalogue from Discovery toys, they can take a look here… and follow her on facebook to find out what’s new and happening.

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Winners!

Apr 29 2012

Posted by Elizabeth as Giveaways

I hope that everyone who attended the Family Market had a good day. We had over 400 people through the doors and it was a madhouse for the first two hours and a bit!

We have some lucky winners to announce, this morning…

Twisted Fae Fibre and Baby Works is giving a $25 gift certificateto… lucky #5 – Amanda Hill. Thanks, Erynn!

Three Green Beans is giving a SmartKlean Laundry Ball to lucky #7 – Jennica Rahn. Thanks, Lynn!

Congratulations to our winners. Please send me an email (elizabeth@kamloopsparents.com) so that I can get you your prize!

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Check out the 2012 Discovery Toys Catalogue and a Giveaway

Apr 26 2012

Posted by Guest as Adventures in Parenting, Curled Up with a Good Book, Giveaways, One Parents Perspective, Reviews

Alison Gregory is a local Team Leader with Discovery Toys, bringing you a fabulous giveaway and a review of two great books.

The 2012 Discovery Toys catalogue has just started and with it has come twenty three new and returning toys and ten amazing books for the whole family. Here is a sneak peek at two of my favourite new books!

Have you ever wondered where the food you eat comes from? Have your kids ever asked How Did That Get In My Lunch Box? Well now you can show them how it got there! How Did That Get In My Lunch Box, by Chris Butterworth, walks kids and parents (and would even be a great in classrooms/daycares) through the steps to get some of our favourite foods, and it is also beautifully illustrated. Chocolate chips – yum! Did you know that chocolate chips start as beans from the cocoa tree? I knew this, but my kids were amazed to know how these beans are turned into such a yummy treat.

The book also explores bread, cheese, tomatoes, apple juice, and clementines, as well as the importance of choosing foods from each food group to be healthy and balanced. Packing lunches for school has always been a challenge in our house, whether trying to make sure our son eats everything he is given (and not just the cookies), but making sure a balanced lunch makes it into that growing tummy! After reading this (and we’ve been reading it over and over and over because the boys LOVE it) the boys are asking about what they’re eating, wanting to know where it came from, and what food group it is part of. Definitely a worthwhile read for any growing family!
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