It’s just about the midpoint of summer and I know some mamas are currently in the same boat:
1) The kids are bored. They’ve told us they’re bored. We know they’re bored.
2) The ratio of play time to screen time, previously planned to be about 75:25, has slowly crept up in favour of screen time. The ratio’s about 10:90 now, let’s just be honest.
3) You’d love to plan a family outing, but it’s not always easy (read: affordable) to do everything you want on a limited budget.
And to that I say… AIR MILES Summer Fun to the rescue!
Three cheers for the best time of year! There are tons of things you can see and do with the fam this summer using your Dream Miles. In fact, there’s more selection than ever for Dream Rewards under 1000 Miles, in addition to “show your card” perks where you’ll get instant savings on merchandise and experiences. This is in line with AIR MILES’ ongoing commitment to Canadians to offer new ways in which they bring Collectors closer to what matters to them! …
(Don’t be alarmed if you are irrationally excited by the following images and text – I’m legitimately just as enamoured!)
1. What to Do: See 
Also? Let’s pay homage to his style, his MOJO and his always efficient approach to online shopping: 1) great selection, 2) fabulous price, and 3) a quick, convenient and secure transaction.
Summertime is the absolute best.
Meet Reid. Born almost two years to the day after his older brother, he loves cake and loud noises and operates on two modes: energetic and sugar rush implosion.
If your child is not quite ready for a full-fledged 
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Okay, you caught me. Even a self-professed shopaholic needs a little help, especially during the holiday season. Although I generally have my ear to the ground when it comes to trends and hot sellers, the truth is, I’m also the mom who wanders the toy aisles, completely overwhelmed with the selection.
He’s had Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) since birth, with at least one episode of diarrhea per week for as long as I can remember. He often complains of a tummy ache, clutching his stomach as he grimaces in pain. We’ve worked on the (unconfirmed) theory that he may be allergic to dairy or sensitive to acidic foods (he seems to be in his worst shape on Wednesday nights – coincidentally, Wednesday is Pizza Day at school). But since he’s a happy, well-adjusted boy with boundless energy and a devil-may-care attitude, we try not to visibly panic; we’ll adjust his diet when symptoms arise and keep notes on the foods that tend to trigger discomfort. …
We always head to Erindale Park in Mississauga, where fallen leaves are plentiful. Another great spot is Riverwood Conservancy, where animal lovers can spot furry friends scampering about! …
The thought of my little guy – or any child for that matter – sitting alone at recess… well, it just breaks my heart. Especially for Reid, who was a popular, friendly kid – I just couldn’t understand what had changed. …
Most centered around safety and size, but there was one question I really couldn’t find the answer to:
The best part? For every 150 questions correctly answered collectively by event guests, Springfree will donate one trampoline to Cystic Fibrosis Canada. They have ten to give away and need everybody’s help to succeed at this goal! …
This year, the kids surprised me. When the subject finally came around, they insisted on simply having a few friends over for a backyard birthday party. At first, I was taken aback – you mean we don’t have to invite everyone in the class? We don’t have to rent out the local Bounce ‘n Play?
I mean, I get it. Their favourite foods, the autonomy to customize their own meal, and even a little treat and/or toy to round out the experience. It makes them happy, and because I’m secure in the overall nutritional choices I make for my kids, I’m happy too. …
It’s no secret that I passionately support the fight again type 1 diabetes; loyal readers will agree that I’ve chatted about its effects – and our need for a cure – several times on my blog. That means you (or someone you know, someone you love) will be impacted by this disease. The number of people living with type 1 diabetes is increasing by 5% annually – and the greatest rise is in children under five years of age.
Hands up if you’re head-over-heels with excitement for Cars 3? I know we are! My boys are Cars fanatics and have patiently awaited this summer’s release. When the third installment of the franchise was first announced back in 2014, it seemed like this day would never come… and now June 16th is around the corner. However, for FIVE (5) lucky readers, you won’t even have to wait that long – I’m giving away a family pack of passes (four tickets) to special advance screenings in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton! The movie will be screened at 7:00pm on Wednesday, June 14th, so the lucky winners will be among the first to see this highly anticipated new movie. …