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| We all want our kids to be more appreciative and compassionate but what about us mummies? If we're so busy playing mummy martyr and not getting dads involved, we're sending the message to our kids that dads are dolts and we don't appreciate what they can do. Check out this cool collection of articles that teach you how to stop alienating your husband, bring compassion into your kids' lives and how dating another man can bring the spark back in your marriage.
 I Dated Another Woman's Husband Click for more...
How To Kick Being a Parenting Addict Click for more...
Five Tips To Teach Your Kids Empathy Click for more...
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|  Keeping Your Food Safe At Home
How savvy are you about food safety? It's estimated that approximately 11 to 13 million Canadians get food poisoning every year. As part of Maple Leaf's commitment to being a Global Food Safety Leader, they've launched a Safety Pledge.
Erica Ehm spoke with Sharon Beals, one of Maple Leaf's Food Safety experts, about five practical and easy things you can do to keep your family's food safe.
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Yael Panet: Style Sense Blog
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|  Dress To Match Your Computer
With spring in full swing and summer on its way, this is the perfect time to bring on bright, vibrant colours that'll make your wardrobe pop. The secret to being style savvy is staying neutral and adding colour with accessories like scarves, jewellery, bags and now, thanks to the colour, patterns and art Dell has added to their line of laptops, even your computer.
So where do you begin? The first step is to...
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Theresa Albert: Mummy Eats Blog
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|  Rice, Rice Baby
When I lived in Japan in my 20's I scandalized my Japanese roommates by using the rice cooker to make soup. How was I to know how precious and revered this staple food and its cooking vessel were? Cultures all over the world choose this grain as the foundation for breakfast, lunch and dinner and we could use a bit of their precious wisdom.
So which rice should your family be enjoying? There are three basic types of rice...
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|  Bid On Scott Stratten's Malibu By U Bottle
Scott Stratten, our very own UnDaddy, decorated a cool Malibu by U bottle and now we're auctioning it off to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. So let's get this auction started. It's easy peasy slice o' cheesy.
Place your bid (silent auction style) in the comment section of my blog. You can bid as many times as you like in increments of $5.00. The person with the highest bid by the cut-off on Sunday, June 13th at 11:59 p.m. (EST) will win this un-bottle which is un-deniably destined to become a collector's piece... or at least a lovely flower vase.
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Mummy Wins a Dell Studio 15 Laptop
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Mummies tend to wear a lot of black not 'cuz we're making a fashion statement, it's just the easiest way to hide stains.
But you can still add bold, beautiful colour to your wardrobe with accessories like scarves, handbags, jewellery and now, a brand new Dell Studio 15 Laptop. Dell knows savvy moms wanna look stylish so they've added colour, patterns and art to their line of laptops so now your computer can match your wardrobe.
This month one lucky mummy is going to win a Dell Studio 15 Laptop powered by an Intel Core i7 processor complete with Windows 7 Premium Edition. It's a stylish, yet practical prize valued at $1,000!
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Mummy Wins an Energizer Prize Pack for Dad
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 This month three desperate mummies are gonna win a Help! I'm Married To A Handyman Wannabe prize pack from Energizer. Each prize pack contains an Energizer 15 minute battery charger, an Energizer Headlight, Energizer Advanced Alkaline batteries and an Energizer Bunny and Towel. It's a prize valued at $150!
Now the next time he blows a fuse and leaves you in the dark, your batteries will be charged so you can strap on your headlight get the lights working... again.
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Mummy Wins Hot Stuff For Daddy
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 Summer's finally here and once again the Delicious Dad in your life becomes King of the Q. And we've got the ticket to keep him busy, even when it rains.
This month one lucky member is going to win a "Hot Stuff for Hot Daddies" prize package courtesy of Random House of Canada Ltd., Cuisinart Canada, and The Sexy Gourmet Food Company.
It includes five hot books that your guy will love, a 5-in-1 Cuisinart Griddler, a Sexy Seven Gift Box of spices, and a box of Sexy Sweets Pretzel Nuggitz. It's a prize valued at $375!
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Mummy Wins a Night Out at a Style Soirée!
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Ever wonder what gives French women that certain je ne sais quoi?
On Wednesday, June 16th, 50 fabulous women will be invited to the exclusive Piat d'Or re-launch party at blo Blow Dry Bar. You'll spend the evening sipping Piat d'Or wine, savouring mouth-watering canapés and mingling with other mummies while the expert stylists at blo Blow Dry Bar give your tresses a flirty summer style.
All you need to do is tell us why you want to attend this style soiree and you're entered to win.
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Yummy Event: Family Fun Day in Calgary
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kidsphoto CANADA is hosting a FREE Family Fun Day in the centre court of Southcentre Mall in Calgary on June 19th from 11am-3pm. Join in on the fun with free face painting, a coloring contest, door prizes and balloons and have professional photos taken.
All proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta.
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Yummy Event: Mischievous Mom Book Signing in Toronto
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What happens when two fabulous, fearless, modern moms get together to write a book? You get a story that moms will love as much as their kids. Erica Ehm and Rebecca Eckler have created a contemporary kids' classic The Mischievous Mom at the Art Gallery.
On June 13th at 4:00 p.m. enjoy Sunday afternoon tea for tots and teens at Type Books in Forest Hill with Heather Sussman, Ericah Ehm and Rebecca Eckler. Heather Sussman will read from her book Nana's Getting Married and the uber-mischievous Rebecca Eckler and Erica Ehm will read from their kids' classic Mischievous Mom at the Art Gallery.
It's a free event and your chance to meet the authors, get your book signed and discover your own inner Mischievous Mom.
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| The Family Fun At Camp Green Acres With Pictures Click for more...
Last Chance To Sign Up For Disney Wine & Dine Ad Discounts Click for more...
What's Your Man Status? Click for more...
When You Sacrifice Your Career For A Baby That Doesn't Come Click for more...
Last Chance To Win A Power Down Prize That'll Save You Money Click for more...
Decorating On A Budget Click for more...
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YummyMummyClub.ca is written by you - multi-tasking, multi-talented mums. It's your chance to tell your story, share your point of view and show off your expertise. Check out these upcoming themes, grab a low-fat latte and send us an article to include in an upcoming newsletter!
July - Health and Fitness How do you keep yourself and your family healthy? Have dealt with or overcome an illness? Wanna hare your fab fitness routine? Have you changed your to a healthier lifestyle? If you're an expert in the field of health or just passionate about it, we want your yummy take on health and staying fit!
Deadline June 20
August - Raising Kids - We wanna know your best tips and tricks on raising kids. How do you get them to eat, to share, to clean their rooms, get along? Do you buy into attachment parenting? Are you raising a a child with special needs? What about discipline? Funny or functional, parenting expert or a mom who knows what works for her, we wanna hear your stories! Help us raise our kids!
Deadline July 10
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We love to hear from you. We wanna know if you have any questions or concerns. It's our job to make this the yummiest club for you!
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Did you know that The Yummy Mummy Club is owned by Erica Ehm Communications Ltd? Remember this. It may end up on a Trivial Pursuit card.
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