Winter fun in Edmonton

 

The City of Edmonton has many publications on events and things to do each season

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The Edmonton Tourism Official Website also has lots of information on festivals, events and attractions to enjoy year around.

 

 

Christmas Shopping time is here already :(

Hi Everyone,

I don’t know about everyone but Christmas shopping is overwhelming, with all the gift exchanges at work, for teachers and family!  I love gifts in a jar! They are simple,  affordable and useful!  Here are a few that I found that I though were original.  Click on the photo to be redirected to the website I found them on.

A few yummy treats in a Jar

Hot Chocolate in a Jar with Baileys

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Soup in a Jar

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Chocolate or Caramel Sauce in a Jar

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Non Food Gifts in A Jar

 

Spa and Pampering in a Jar Ideas

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I hope you enjoy these cute ideas!

Halloween Safety

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder to be safe on Halloween.  Please check out this link for more information on Halloween Safety from Edmonton Police Service. http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/~/media/B2D3B55DCE84417098040FC894FE8F90.ashx

Alberta Health Services Preschool Newsletter

Hi Everyone,

Alberta Health Services puts out a quarterly newsletter for preschoolers called Contact.   This newsletter have information for Toddler and Preschool parents regarding development, sleep, nutrition, etc.

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Sprouts @ Southwest Edmonton Farmers Market

Hi Everyone,

The Southwest Edmonton Farmers Market has a great program for kids!  See the article below for more information!

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Healthy Valentines Treats

It is almost Valentine’s Day!  For many of us that means Valentine’s Day Party’s for the children!  As a child care center we often have parents concerned about the amount of sugary treats during the holiday parties, rest assured we do not provide these, our parents do!  We are always on the hunt for fun healthy but child friendly treats for special occasions.  Let me tell you it is very hard to get our 88 children to eat Heart shaped veggies.  Below are just a few fun ideas that most children and the teachers at school/daycare will love.

Fruit Ladybugs

fruit lady bugs

Valentines Popcorn

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Heart Kabobs

heart fruit cabobs

Heart Macaroon, Chocolate Covered Pretzels and Valentines Party Mix

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Healthy Banana Split

healthy banana split

Yogurt Parfaits

Valentines yogurt smoothy

 

Family Fun at Ice on Whyte Festival

This week the ICE ON WHYTE festival is starting!  This is a great family outing during the winter.  View ice sculptures, participate in arts and crafts and even watch the sculptors at work.
The festival runs from January 24th – February 2nd and is pretty affordable.  Admission for Adults is $6 and for Children 2 – 12 yrs is $3.

For more information visit their website www.iceonwhyte.ca

Sledding Safety

It is winter and what better way to spend an afternoon with your family than sledding on one of the city maintained toboggan hills or a hill at your neighborhood park.

Here are a list of the City of Edmonton maintained hills:

Emily Murphy Park – Emily Murphy Park Rd & Groat Rd

Gallagher Park – 97 ave & 92 st

Government House Park – Groat Rd and River Valley Rd

Castledowns Park – 11520 – 153 ave

Rundle Park ACT Hill – 2903 – 113 ave

Rundle Park Walton’s Mountain – 2903 – 113 ave

Whitemud Park North – Keillor Rd & Fox Drive.

Below is a Kidsafe Facts sheet about Sledding Safety for you to view

Sledding Safety

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is such and exciting time for parents and children, here are a few tips to share with your child:

1. Stay with your parent or adult

2. Take a flashlight

3. Have your parent inspect all your goodies before eating them

4. Complete one side of the street to limit the amount of crossing

5. Wear reflective items

Visit Edmonton Police Services for more tips for keeping safe on Halloween.  We hope you all have a wonderful Halloween!

 

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