Mommy Blog
Our rants, raves and occasionally coherent musings. This site was created by two mommies, with 4 kids between us. We know what it is like to try to find something fun to do with them.
Through this blog, we will share our experiences, so that places you've never been might be more real. And you’ll notice that while sometimes we will write about activities and events we have been to, often we will just share a bit of our lives and how we cope with the inanities of raising children with you.
So as you read, you will get to know Melissa, mommy to Evan and Anya, and Voula, mommy to Helen and Billy. We hope you enjoy!
Aug 30, 2010, Cirque du Soleil- KoozaWin Free Tickets to Cirque du Soleil - Kooza! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cirque du Soleil- Kooza" Aug 28, 2010, Shinefest 2010Shinefest 2010 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shinefest 2010" Aug 28, 2010, Expo Latino 2010Expo Latino 2010 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Expo Latino 2010" Aug 23, 2010, Contests and GiveawaysFamily Fun Calgary contests and giveaways Permalink -- click for full blog post "Contests and Giveaways" Aug 16, 2010, River of LightRiver of Light on the Bow River Permalink -- click for full blog post "River of Light" Aug 15, 2010, A CakewalkA Cakewalk Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Cakewalk" Jun 23, 2010, Toy A DayToy A Day website saves the day Permalink -- click for full blog post "Toy A Day" Jun 14, 2010, Calgary Herald Article
Family Fun Calgary had a great mention in the Money section of the Calgary Herald on Sunday. Sarah Deveau, author of Money Smart Mom, a book about financially fit parenting, wrote an article about financially friendly family fun in Calgary. Of course if you are looking for budget ideas for family fun what better place to look than our website? If you missed the article in the paper yesterday, here is a link to take a look!
May 28, 2010, Potty Training SucksWhy Potty Training Children is More Painful than Childbirth.... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Potty Training Sucks" Mar 25, 2010, Safety Recalls - Infantino Baby Slingsafety recalls Permalink -- click for full blog post "Safety Recalls - Infantino Baby Sling" Feb 25, 2010, Crafty CraftyMaking crafts with kids Permalink -- click for full blog post "Crafty Crafty" Jan 23, 2010, A Retail Castle fit for a PrincessA Retail Castle fit for a Princess Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Retail Castle fit for a Princess" Jan 3, 2010, Random Thoughts by a Sleepless Mom...Random Thoughts by a Sleepless Mom... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Random Thoughts by a Sleepless Mom..." Jan 3, 2010, Let's Play! Or mommy’s relief on a cold day!Climbing towers, balls, slides and games. What more do they need? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Let's Play! Or mommy’s relief on a cold day!" Jan 3, 2010, TuskTusk - A unique children's gift! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tusk " Nov 16, 2009, Toddler MomI enjoy playing at Kids at Play at Market Mall with my toddler. He is under two, and is still a little wobbly on his feet. Needless to say, I am Permalink -- click for full blog post "Toddler Mom" Nov 1, 2009, Why I hate the Daylight Savings Time changeover
Most people look forward to "falling back" on the first Sunday in November.
Most people like the idea of an extra hour of sleep.
Most moms know the truth.
It means an extra hour awake with your children in the morning.
It means the childrens' sleep schedule is messed up for a few days.
It means you are more tired!
So bah humbug to daylight savings time! The only good thing about the end of daylight savings time is that it is moderately easier to handle than the beginning of daylight savings time! Oct 3, 2009, Those Crazy falling in love feelings!Those Crazy falling in love feelings! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Those Crazy falling in love feelings!" Jul 2, 2009, The Little Gym of AirdreA fun new gym for the little ones Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Little Gym of Airdre" Jun 26, 2009, Head Snuggler - A Family Fun Calgary Test DriveOne way to avoid the neck roll on long car trips. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Head Snuggler - A Family Fun Calgary Test Drive" May 20, 2009, Family Fun Calgary is giving away admission tickets to Calaway Park!Enter to win admission tickets to Calaway Park May 19, 2009, Mountainview BowlingBowling just like on the Wii! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mountainview Bowling" May 18, 2009, Disciplining MomsIs it acceptable to discipline another mother who “disciplines” your child? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Disciplining Moms" May 13, 2009, Be Kind to Moms!Be Kind to Moms! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Be Kind to Moms!" Apr 21, 2009, A Special Offer from Family Fun Calgary and the Harlem GlobetrottersDiscounted tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters game! Apr 8, 2009, Josos Play and Learn CentreA new indoor play centre has come to Calgary! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Josos Play and Learn Centre" Mar 24, 2009, Usborne BooksEngaging, educational, beautifully illustrated and now on sale..what's not to love?! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Usborne Books" Mar 24, 2009, Should I stay or should I go and feel guilty?The oh so terrible dilemma of going on vacation without the children... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Should I stay or should I go and feel guilty?" Mar 24, 2009, My “Public Service” announcementSometimes the small things you do are great things for society Permalink -- click for full blog post "My “Public Service” announcement" Mar 13, 2009, My Dirty Little SecretA shocking confession! Permalink -- click for full blog post "My Dirty Little Secret" Feb 21, 2009, Secondhand SafetyCommunity used toy and clothing sales are back in full swing. Here are some important safety tips to consider when shopping for second hand items. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Secondhand Safety" Jan 16, 2009, Storkcraft Cribs recalled!Well, of course I have a recalled crib! And of course I worry that it may fail, because I have two monkeys that like to jump the heck out of it!
Please look at your crib and play pens and see if it is part of the recall! Here is a link to the government of Canada site that lists all the recalls. It’s not a bad idea to check it regularly – I discovered last year that my daughters potty had been recalled due to lead paint! Jan 7, 2009, Sleepus Interruptus?Good sleep is wasted on the young and childless! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sleepus Interruptus?" Dec 23, 2008, Christmas Makes Me Happy - No Sad! - No Happy!We all have mixed feelings about christmas - here are mine! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Christmas Makes Me Happy - No Sad! - No Happy!" Dec 4, 2008, Is In the Night Garden like LSD, Crack or Valium for childrenIs In the Night Garden like LSD, Crack or Valium for children Nov 26, 2008, Complain BraggingOh poor thing, we feel so bad for you (eye roll) Permalink -- click for full blog post "Complain Bragging" Nov 19, 2008, You got the right stuff Baby!When I was 15, it was a very good year... Permalink -- click for full blog post "You got the right stuff Baby!" Nov 16, 2008, Sleeping DisastersThe adventures of getting children to sleep Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sleeping Disasters" Nov 13, 2008, Bizarre Toilet TricksBizarre Toilet Tricks Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bizarre Toilet Tricks" Nov 7, 2008, Clarity at 2 amMore sleep deprived musings... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Clarity at 2 am" Nov 6, 2008, Frugal Yummy MummyHow to be a yummy mummy on a budget Permalink -- click for full blog post "Frugal Yummy Mummy" Nov 6, 2008, Is it Halloween or Christmas in October?Tales of trick or treating Permalink -- click for full blog post "Is it Halloween or Christmas in October? " Nov 6, 2008, To the pool, Guys!Two kids, two parents, and a lot of water! Permalink -- click for full blog post "To the pool, Guys! " Nov 6, 2008, Kids at PlayMarket Mall, fun for moms and dads, fun for kids Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kids at Play" Nov 6, 2008, Butterfield Acres Pumpkin HuntSearching for pumpkins at Butterfield Acres Permalink -- click for full blog post "Butterfield Acres Pumpkin Hunt" Nov 6, 2008, Clarity at 3 amThe musings of a mom at 3:00 am Permalink -- click for full blog post "Clarity at 3 am" Nov 6, 2008, Happy ThanksgivingMy Big Fat Greek Thanksgiving Permalink -- click for full blog post "Happy Thanksgiving" Nov 6, 2008, Travelling with KidsA mom's tips for travelling with kids Permalink -- click for full blog post "Travelling with Kids" Nov 6, 2008, Fantastic Gymastics!Toddler gymnastics...tumbles, forward rolls, jumping jacks,.. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fantastic Gymastics!"
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