He’s making a list, checking it twice…this line no longer applies in my household because I live with teenagers. Now that my kids are older, electronics are at the top of their list. I have no doubt that if you have older kids, a husband or just love electronics yourself, Best Buy is the go-to…
The Best Gifts from Best Buy
Valentines Day with Momstown Guelph
Check out how our Momstown mommas celebrated Valentines Day this year.
Keep checking our calendar to make sure you do not miss our next holiday party!
Miss Courtney, Momstown Co-ordinator
Tight Budget Family Vacation Ideas
According to a recent Trip Advisor survey, 92 percent of families are planning a vacation this year — up from 88 percent in 2009. If your family is on a tight budget, and you don’t think you can join this 92 percent, think again! You see, if you plan well, and use the following tips and ideas for cheap family destination spots, you too, can have some great and memorable family trips. Start your Family Vacation Scrapbook this year!
Lana Kelly
Editor, momstown Guelph
Red Velvet Pancakes for Your Special Valentine
Since we celebrate Valentine’s Day (of which I recently heard someone call “Single’s Awareness Day”!) on February 14th and Pancake Day on February 17th this year, I thought it would seem logical to have a recipe that is relative to both of these commemorations.
Valentine’s Day and Pancake Day both have their roots in demonstrations of love, and the idea that we must show another the love that is in our hearts. So, this recipe is well suited.
These red velvet pancakes are surprisingly simple, super festive, and I have added a special ingredient which makes them extraordinarily fluffy!
Looking for Fun Activities in the Guelph Region this Family Day?
Nothing in the world could make human life happier than to greatly increase the number of strong families.
~ David R. Mace
Family Day celebrates the importance of families. Why not make this Family Day count? Here are a few activities, intended to strengthen the family bond, in the Guelph Area.
Lana Kelly, Editor momstown Guelph
Ringing in the New Year with Momstown
This year our Momstown New Years Eve (12:00pm) Party was one to remember! I think it was way more fun than what I was doing at 12:00am that night. We had a great time. We had over 120 friends attend our party and there was tons to do. We teamed up with Parkview Church and hosted the party in their beautiful facility. They have a kids climber play area that all of the kids enjoyed. Parkview supplied coffee and tea for all of our parents and some delicious cotton candy for the kids (and parents too!).
We had three crafts available at different tables. There was some colouring at on table, we were making paper plate tambourines at another table and the last table we were making very colourful New Years eve party hats.
Freezer Meal Recipe #1: Shepherd’s Inn Breakfast Pie
Well, it is pretty safe to say that Canadians generally wait in hopeful expectation to see the beginning stages of the great Canadian winter.You know, the first snowfall, fun and cozy, long underwear, snuggly winter pajamas, toe- wiggly, warm slippers, chestnuts roasting by an open fire, and so on. This excitement quickly moves to a hibernation stage, as we not-so-eagerly look outside to see the snow piles heaped so high, that we have to dig ourselves out of our driveway in the frost-biting, bone-chilling cold days ahead. So, let’s just resolve to make some good old-fashioned comfort food, shall we? Whether it’s shepherd’s pie, soul-warming soup, or mouth-watering and cheesy quiche, that makes you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside, we’ve got a freezer meal recipe that will help you to find refuge from harsh weather and biting cold in the comfort of your kitchen.
Multicultural Activity Boxes: a countdown party to New Year’s your family won’t forget!
Why not party and have fun with your kids this New Year’s Eve, but, at the same time, learn a little something new? How about learning about different countries around the world as they bring in the New Year at different hours than we do? I have taken this Montessori Geography lesson one step further with cultural activity suggestions presented in a Multicultural Activity Box as a countdown to the New Year! These activities are sure to engage younger children, as well as adults, and to create extra special memories and bonds for families heading into a new and wonderful year ahead….together. In today’s society, families need to stay stronger than ever, so why not make this New Year’s a family celebration?
Mommy Moments, brought to you by Fisher Price! How to get more “ME” time.
Fisher Price has many toys and products, created to entertain and engage baby, whilst mommies everywhere can have more time for themselves. That means…..are you ready moms???? More of those special, little, quiet, peaceful, ‘mommymoments’- which may even allow moms the chance for a quick shower and sip of java in the morning!
