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Blogging Moms Doing Big Things
Many of our readers know that we consider ourselves early
adopters of social media.Through those early
days of blogging and posting we connected with many other Canadian Bloggers via
twitter.That is how we first connected with Maria
Lianos-Carbone first known to us as @amotherworld.Since those OG twitter days the term “Mom
Blogger” has evolved into “Digital Influencer” and many of our early twitter
connections have evolved themselves as well.Today I am happy to announce that Maria has released her first book, Oh
Baby! A Mom’s Self-care Survival Guide for the First Year
and let me tell you why it was the book we wish we had around when we first
became Moms.
Oh, Baby There Is A Lot of Info in This Book
From the time this book begins it makes you well aware that
bringing home a new baby means there is a new reality waiting for you as soon
as you leave the hospital.All those
preparations you thought were important quickly change once you experience your
first sleepless night.Maria’s book lets
you know that you are not alone in the process and that many new parents are
going through the same issues and emotions as you.By taking the time to read each chapter you
become aware of what that first year really entails.Everything from swaddling to spit up is
covered in this book.Along with the
quotes and advice from parents, you get a real picture of what “bringing home
baby” is really like.For me, the best piece of advice is the
shopping list of items that every Mom should have when she returns home after
labour.Let’s just say in my case,
it would have saved me a pit stop at Shoppers Drug Mart on my route home from
the hospital.Whether you are a first-time
parent or looking for a fantastic Baby Shower Gift, this book fits the bill. It
will be a welcome addition to those welcoming a new addition to their family.
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The news is out! This year's date for Food
Revolution Day in Kitchener Waterloo is May 26, 2018.
Once again, we will be partnering with the Kitchener Market for a FREE family
friendly event! Food Revolution Day happens worldwide. Most countries
celebrate the week before, but since that is our Victoria Day weekend, we
choose to have it the week after on May 26.
Currently
the top contact lens research centre in the world is continuing to accomplish
great things through research done right here at UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO. The
studies are non-invasive and all of our participants are compensated at $20/hr
for their time and often get free contact lenses or glasses.Right they are recruiting 7-11 year olds to participate in
a 3yr studycclr.uwaterloo.ca
Infant
Studies Group
If
you’re looking for something new and fun to do with your child, we would love
to have you participate in one of our studies! Help us discover how children
learn about language and the world around them. Typical studies involve a one
time, half hour visit. You stay with your child the entire time and receive a
small gift for participating as well! Please contact us or visit our website
for more information. We hope to see you soon!
Our lab is currently looking for children to help with our research! Our lab
looks at personality and the social world for young children. Our study
involves parents and their children coming into our lab and answering a few
questions. Kids get to play some fun computer games as well! The typical
sessions take around 2 hours and parents are always able to observe their child
during the social interaction tasks. In appreciation of your time, children get
a small gift. To learn more about our lab and what we do, check out our
website! Follow us on Facebook and twitter to keep up to date with our fun!
Twitter: SDLab_UW
Facebook: Social Development Lab Waterloo
Website: uwaterloo.ca/social-development-lab
TEL: 519-888-4567 ext.38775
Email: sdl@uwaterloo.ca
Youth
Drum and Bugle Corps
Great
program foryouths in the KWC area. Our participants come not only from
Cambridge, butWaterloo, Kitchener, Brantford,
and surrounding areas as well.We are not the
Scouts.We are not the Army, Navy or Sea
Cadets.We are the only Youth Drum and Bugle
Corps in the area!
No
experience required and we have a modest membership fee ($20 per year). We
provide a unique musical education program that not only teaches kids to play
music or perform colour guard, we instruct them how to march, perform and
basicallyjust have fun!Check us
out on our website: www.scouthouseband.com/cadets
Be a snow
angel! Keeping sidewalks free of ice and snow can be very challenging for older
adults and people with limited mobility. As a snow angel, you can be good
neighbour by clearing snow for those who need assistance. All you have to do is
adopt a sidewalk and keep it clear when it snows. Watch for people in your
neighbourhood who could use help removing snow and lend them a hand. It’s also
a great opportunity for students to complete volunteer hours needed and to
exercise outdoors! Learn more: www.kitchener.ca/snowangels
The
purpose of the session is help families understand and respond to their baby’s
sleep patterns and language, which will in turn strengthen family relationships
and contribute to achieving optimal child health.
The
1.5 hour session will be offered weekly at all three Ontario Early Years Main
sites with a mix of daytime, evening and weekend timings
Conestoga
Rovers Learning Centre (the “Dino pit”) open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to
4:30 pm.
The
museum’s main atrium, mining tunnel, Great Lakes fountain and stunning mineral exhibits
open evenings Monday to Friday and weekends from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Have
an Infant and/or Toddler? Check out OUR PLACE EARLY YEARS CENTRE calendar http://www.ourplacekw.ca/
Creekside
Kids is excited to invite families to the City Park Indoor Playground at
Creekside Church. You do not need to be a Creekside attender to enjoy the use
of this playground. Admission is freehttps://creeksidechurch.ca/playground/
Tuesdays
Join Early
Years Centre Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Kitchener Market Marketplace for
family cooking time. This program will provide strategies to families on how to
involve children in the kitchen.
Register in person at Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre or by
phone at 519-571-1626.
Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every
Tuesday from 11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be prepared for a
high-energy, hopping good time at these FREE weekly children's events as our
performers entertain your tots!
Tots
Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)Join us on Tuesdays for an
engaging program for children ages 2 to 5. Each week is a different theme and
the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing, story reading and lots of
learning games to help your little one grow. Admission is $2 per child.10 per cent membership discount applies. All children must
be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult's admission is free. NOTE
NOT HAPPENING DURING MARCH BREAK
Colour Our Community @ KPL Central
(Downtown) every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from
2pm-4pm
Art
can be a tool for increasing social connections and fostering community
inclusion and integration. Colour Our Community aims to make connections
between those who are often marginalized and members of the community at large
in a comfortable, accessible venue where all are welcome to explore their
creativity and experience connection through art. Colour Our Community is a
partnership with Kitchener Public Library and Circle of Friends.
Art
Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a
program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on
creative art experience!
Beginning
Jan 18th Join us on Thursdays for an engaging program for children
ages 2 to 5.Each week is a different theme and the time will be filled
with crafts, toy playing, story reading and lots of learning games to help your
little one grow. Admission is $2 per child.10
per cent membership discount applies. All children must be accompanied by an
adult. Accompanying adult's admission is free. NOTE NOT HAPPENING DURING MARCH
BREAK
Saturdays KPL Kids’ Club Kitchener Market, 300 King St. E.
(Upper Level) Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Take a break from shopping and
stop by the Kitchener Public Library Space for stories, crafts and fun.No
registration required.
FREE Hands-on Workshops designed for
children ages 5 - 12. Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at all The Home
Depot stores. Each child can bring home a newly constructed project, an
achievement pin and certificate https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/ideas-how-to/workshops.html
CAMPS
MARCH BREAK KIDS IN THE KITCHEN CAMP @ KITCHENER MARKET Dates: Mon. March 12 - Fri. March 16 from 9 a.m.-4
p.m. Extended
supervision: offered from
8:30-9 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. daily. Cost: $221 for the week Includes: Cooking apron,
recipes, lunch and snacks daily. Pricing and registration info at http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Camp.asp
$10 per ticket Free
for any young dancers 6:30 Doors Open 7pm show begins Enjoy
an evening of entertainments by local dancers, singers, piano and a
professional flute player. Plus two ballet solos by Leela. Silent
auction items and 59/50 Draw Dancing professionally is Leela’s dream. She is
honoured to be accepted for a second year at L’Ecole superieure de Ballet du
Quebec in Montreal. As with any residential training program there are a lot of
expenses. Space has been
kindly donated by Emmanuel United Church. In return for their kindness we
request attendees help with the churches emergency clothing by bringing a new
package of adult men’s underwear for our Regions less fortunate.
Showcase
will include:
-2 ballet solos
by Leela -1 modern dance by Leela -more dances by Kia, Shanza, moving to music
kids duet - singing by Chloe and Shanaza - flute by Carolyn Lambert - piano by
Jonathan - MC by Neil Dunsmore - ??? possibly some other surprise performers Location:
Emmanuel United Church 22 Bridgeport Road West Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 2Y3
Join Early Years Centre Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. in the
Kitchener Market Marketplace for family cooking time. This program will provide
strategies to families on how to involve children in the kitchen.
Register in person at Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre or by
phone at 519-571-1626.
Kitchener Market Kids Hop – St Paddy’s Day Special
Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every Tuesday
from 11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be prepared for a
high-energy, hopping good time at these FREE weekly children's events as our
performers entertain your tots! FREE EVENThttp://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp
March
Break Family Friendly Comedy Juggling Show @ St. Jacobs Country Playhouse 10:30
a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m
on
the left side of the screen, under the image, where it asks for the Promo Code type in MARCH and click the
GO button.
The
price will now be decreased to $12.50 per ticket but you need to buy them in quantities
of 2 or you will get an error message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4,
6 etc)
March 14
Baby Weber Fundraiser 4pm-7pm in Cambridge
This fundraiser is in support of Celina Weber Chris Weber and their family.
There will be face painting, balloon twisting, shopping market, prizes to be
won, pizza and juice and so much more!
**************UPDATE*************************
Spiderman will be there plus Anna and Elsa!!
Pizza and refreshments. Cotton candy, popcorn and slushies!
There will be a bouncy house and a 30 minute magic show! Also a professional
photographer!
Parents can visit the market place and raffle table.
***Tickets for all food and fun will be available for purchase at the
door.......
10 tickets for $10 or 20 tickets for $15...
***For the raffle table....
10 tickets for $5 or 25 tickets for $10
************************************************
Admission tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids. Pick up your tickets at
COOKIE CUTTERS located at 36 Northfield Dr East in Waterloo or contact Stacy
Cliff, or Celina Weber. If you're not able to make it, please consider just
donating for the family. Admission $5 adults, $3 kids. Ticket info at https://www.facebook.com/events/814106292107078
on
the left side of the screen, under the image, where it asks for the Promo Code type in MARCH and click the
GO button.
The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per
ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error
message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)
Learn how to make beautiful pysanky: easter eggs in the
traditional Ukrainian style. Using eggs, beeswax and analine and natural dyes,
instructors will guide you through all the steps of transforming a plain egg
into a work of art. Perfect for beginners, great for tactile learners,
meditative, grounding and fun for adults and children 6 years and over.
on the left side of the screen, under the image,
where it asks for the Promo Code type in
MARCH and click the GO button.
The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per
ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error
message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)
on the left side of the screen, under the image,
where it asks for the Promo Code type in
MARCH and click the GO button.
The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per
ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error
message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)
Where: Old Post
Park When: Saturday,
March 24, 2018 11:30am
*please come 15 minutes early to check-in
pre-registration is required
Cost: $2 per
child, everyone gets a prize
Find a golden
egg and get a special extra surprise! Bring your own
basket Separate hunt
for kids 5 and under Easter Bunny
will be available for photos! Complimentary
coffee, water and baked goods Registration
capped at 150 children, so register early to avoid disappointment! Membership to
a Beechwood AssociationNOT required http://www.beechwoodnorth.com/activity-registration-form.html
Pysanky
(Ukrainian Easter Egg) Workshop @ Joseph Schneider Haus
Learn to make
traditional Ukrainian hand-decorated Easter eggs. Two sessions: 10 a.m. to 12
p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. $15 per participant plus HST. Pre-registration required.
Suitable for ages 12 and up.
on the left side of the screen, under the image,
where it asks for the Promo Code type in
MARCH and click the GO button.
The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per
ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error
message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)
Open to the public. Free family event full of
activities, crafts, face painting, family photography, door prizes, loot bags
for 100 people AND more! Reservation
required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/famjam2018-tickets-42751774709
National
Service Dogs’ Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs And Their Families KITCHENER:
Knollwood Park, East Ave between Stirling and Borden, Kitchener.
Registration 10am, Hunt begins at 11am. *New Hunt location, behind Sheppard
Public School*
Guelph: Centennial Park, 377 College Ave. W., Guelph, at
10 a.m. Registration info at http://www.nsd.on.ca/events/easter-egg-hunt-for-dogs/
Come
meet the Easter bunny @Moose Lodge 1pm-4pm
Take
some pictures, play fun games and get a prize. There will be crafts, games, a
bake sale and our very special guest the Easter bunny!
Admission is $5 per child. Proceeds from this event help us directly help our
friends and family in our community https://www.facebook.com/events/2009475416043342/
Hot Cross Bun
Making Demonstration and Kid’s Craft Making @ McDougall Cottage Cambridge
Drop in from 1
to 4 p.m. There are many
interesting superstitions surrounding hot cross buns. One says that they
will not spoil if baked or served on Good Friday while another claims that they
can protect against shipwreck. A hot cross bun placed on the hearth is
thought to protect from fire and also ensure that all your breads bake
perfectly; kissing a hot cross bun before eating it is said to bring good luck.
Our favourite superstition, however, is the one that says that sharing a hot
cross bun with a friend will guarantee good friendship for the coming year. We
can’t say whether or not these superstitions are true, but one thing we do know
is that these traditional Scottish Easter treats are delicious – especially
when they’re freshly baked! Plan to stop by McDougall Cottage on Good Friday
when we’ll be baking up some hot cross buns to share with friends, old and
new. Nibble a sample with a hot cup of tea and don’t forget to take a
free recipe home with you, so you can make some to share with all of your other
friends. Crafts for the kids too! Admission by cash donation.http://calendar.mcdougallcottage.ca/EventsList/Detail/2018-03-30-1300-Hot-Cross-Bun-Making-Demonstration-and-Kids-Craft-
March 31
Meet The Easter
Bunny @ Kitchener Market 10am-Noon
Hop on down to the Kitchener Market and spend the morning
with the Easter Bunny. Make a special Easter craft, decorate a egg, and create
an Easter treat at the Kids in the Kitchen. Don't forget to bring your phone or
camera along to take a photo with the bunny! A non-perishable item or a 2
dollar donation to the Waterloo Region Food Bank is required by each person
attending. http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=d12b5711-fd58-4aca-ae71-cf3d73d75fb2
Easter Egg Hunt @
Joseph Schneider Haus 10am-11:30am
Bring a basket
to collect eggs during this annual outdoor egg hunt. Meet the Easter Bunny and
come inside to see the newly hatched chicks. Children participating in the egg
hunt must be 8 years old or younger and accompanied by an adult. Cost:
$2 per child. Cash only. No registration required. (The Haus is
closed for the Easter Egg Hunt, reopening at 12:00 noon with regular
admission.). There are two separate areas for the egg hunt. Section A is for
Children 3 and under. It is located across the street next to the parking lot.
Section B is for children 8 and under. It is located next to the historic
house. http://calendar.schneiderhaus.ca/Default/Detail/2018-03-31-1000-Easter-Egg-Hunt
on the left side of the screen, under the image,
where it asks for the Promo Code type in
MARCH and click the GO button.
The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per
ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error
message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)
March 31 and
April 1
Egg Dyeing,
Rolling and Hunt @ McDougall Cottage Cambridge
Drop in anytime
between 1 and 4 p.m. Bring your clan
down to McDougall Cottage for some egg-ceptionally good fun. Kids can dye
and decorate some of their own eggs using our home-made all natural vegetable
dyes and we’ll be showing how eggs were dyed in the good ol’ days, using onion
skins. Afterward, everyone is invited to join us in the Cottage’s back yard
for a good old fashioned egg rolling race - just like they do at the White
House. There will be Easter treats for all kids that come by. $2 per
child, adults no charge. http://calendar.mcdougallcottage.ca/EventsList/Detail/2018-03-31-1300-Egg-Dyeing-Rolling-and-Hunt
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 1
On
Easter Sunday, children will enjoy a massive egg hunt, jumping castles, games,
music, candy and many other fun-filled activities.
This special event is happening April 1st @ 9:00am, 11:00am and 1:00pm, and is
offered to those aged 3-11 years. @ Calvary Church Cambridge
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