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Giftless Birthday Parties For Kids
Has your child been invited to a giftless birthday party? Have you held a giftless party for your kids? Recently the momstown Oakville message board was joining in on the conversation about this new...
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Celebrate Pancake Tuesday with these Recipes!
February 12th is Pancake Tuesday! I love pancakes and trying new pancake recipes! My kids love pancakes! My husband does not. Too bad for him…because I make some mighty tasty ones (I think he must...
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Love that Lasts Forever, The Promise of Valentine’s Day!
Married for 66 yeasr, Catherine & Lyn on their wedding day “Love that Lasts Forever” is the promise of Valentine’s Day! While many of us can only long for that bliss, Catherine and Lyn Martin,...
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Toddler Book Recommendations
The momstown Oakville message board is a great place to find information on parenting and anything to do with kids. Recently there were so many amazing book suggestions for toddlers that I just had to...
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March Break Fun in Oakville
If you and your family are planning on staying in town during March Break, be sure to check out all of these great activities and events! From swimming and skating at our wonderful community centres...
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March Break Activity: Make Your Own Silly Putty!
momstown Oakville has a monthly Little Scientist program and in February we made our own Silly Putty! This activity was such a hit that I wanted to share the recipe as this would be a great March...
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Easter Crafts for Kids
There are so many cute and easy crafts that you can do with your kids to celebrate Easter. Kids of all ages will have fun creating fuzzy creatures or Easter eggs and baskets. There are some great...
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Parenting Expert Visits And Educates Oakville Parents
A few weeks ago, I went to hear parenting expert Barbara Coloroso speak. This is the second time I have been to hear one of her lectures and I was equally impressed this time as I was the last....
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Raising Autism Awareness Together
Carrie, Christine Poe & Leslie with Travelling Tikko “Travelling Tikko” is a delightful Autistic pet polar bear, the brain-child of 9 year old Dorian Poe who was diagnosed with autism and has...
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Delicious Cookie Recipe for Canada Day
I found this recipe a few years ago and it has become a summer staple. This cookie recipe uses just 1/4 cup of butter so they fit a lighter palette which is perfect for warmer weather (and bathing...
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10 Tips to Keeping Our Kids Healthy this Summer
Schools out for the summer! While most of us are thrilled at the fact that we don’t have to make lunches anymore the reality is we still need to feed our kids. As we get adjusted to the new “lax”...
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Keeping Kids Cool in the Summer
The heat is on in Halton Region this summer. Excessive heat warnings have been issued in Halton Region due to the suffocating temperatures combined with oppressive dew points and humidity. Summer is a...
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Picnic with the Kids
During the warm months of the year, families should get outdoors. One of the best excursions to plan with the kids is going on a picnic. In and around Halton Region, there are numerous options of...
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School is Near – Get in Gear
“Back to school!” Three little words that bring abundant joy to parents everywhere. Time to share the spirit with your students and give them something to get excited about! As summer begins to wind...
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Getting Kids into the Back to School Routine
The transition from the freedom and fun of summer to setting a strict school schedule can often be difficult for kids, but even more so for the parents. Between waking up hours earlier in the morning...
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How To Make Your Own Natural Food Colouring
Puréed Beets momstown Oakville moms are extremely resourceful and I love all the information that gets shared between members. At our Busy Bag Swap this year, we got to talking about food colouring...
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5 Ideas for Healthy School Lunches
Between convenient Lunchables to leftovers, it can be easy for kids to lose their much-needed nutrients for lunch each day, affecting both their mood and performance at school. Having a healthy lunch...
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Early Signs your Kid Needs Tutoring
It’s common for many children to have difficulty learning a particular subject in school, often needing personal assistance to understand the material and gain more clarity and understanding. Tutoring...
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Oakville celebrates Culture Days this Saturday
The Town of Oakville will once again join the Canada-wide Culture Days movement on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC)....
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MPP Kevin Flynn Receives Flu Shot
Rexall Pharmacist Ngoni Madambi and MPP Kevin Flynn Friday, Kevin Flynn, MPP for Oakville, received his flu shot from Rexall pharmacist, Ngoni Madambi. The flu shot is now available in Ontario and...
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