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Garfield is in Town!
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We spotted Garfield at the Apple store downtown while promoting his amazing new software, Garfield's Comic Boom created by toon boom animation. This easy-to-use application will inspire kids of all ages by encouraging creativity and storytelling. This application allows kids to develop comic strips, and even comic books. Garfield also filled us in on a little secret "He will be at the COMIC Convention (Montreal Comiccon) this Saturday along with pals Stan Lee (Co-creator of Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men and many other Marvel legends) Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse) who will conduct a workshop on creativity and storytelling while doing a demonstration on Garfield's Comic Boom and finally Archie Comic books CEO Nancy Silberkleit.
Visit the toon boom booth and get to meet some of this great comic celebrities!
Hope to see you there and don't forget to bring your camera! |
Be warned. You're going to get hungry after reading this note. I'm all about feeding my kids as healthy of a diet as possible. I try to steer clear of any white carbs and lots of trans fat. I love using this Montreal mom resource (montrealnutrition) to help figure out how to make my family healthy. Caryn is a great dietitian and I especially love her advice on preparing for school lunches. Her advice is this: |
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Nutrition Tips 
1- start by using reusable containers. Try to make lunches "no waste" so kids understand that caring for the environment is important too. Click here for some options
2- Kid size food is the key to a successful lunchbox so that means cutting items to bite sized and holdable foods.
3- Give a nice amount of options but keep portions small. Anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 a cup
4- Feel free to give some baked goods but homemade ones that you can "sneak" some whole grain or flaxseed meal is the way to go. Much better than the saturated fat and preservatives you'll find in most pre-packaged items.
5- Use your thermos! Heat up some leftovers from supper the night before or put some delicious soup in there.
6- Make sure you add a nice protein like an egg salad sandwich or even just a hardboiled egg.
7- Beverage should be water or milk. Juices are really just drinkable sugar.
8- Send a little note on a napkin! Remember when your mum used to do that for you?
9- If lunch came home not eaten then save it for an afternoon snack.
10- Let your little ones help make lunch with you! |
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SAVE with your MUMMYCARD!
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All this talk about food has gotten me hungry!!! Let's start talking about our mummy card discounts you get for food and nutrition around our city! For a full list of our restaurants that offer mummy card discounts click here 1- Did you know that Metro Fletcher offers free delivery with your mummy card? While you are doing your order for those healthy lunches and suppers don't forget you can take a stroll around Victoria Village and your groceries will meet you at home. 2. L'autre choix This is the place to go to if you're looking for organic, locally-grown vegetables, 3- Mamaluv is a great option if you just don't have time to cook. This is a nutritious and gourmet meal service that caters directly to your door. It's also a great idea for a new baby gift for those new moms that simply don't have time to cook for themselves. 4- Bon C Bon is also a service dedicated to providing delicious, healthy and affordable meals to your door. 5- Eatz Chez Vous is located in the West Island's Marche de L'Ouest. Lots of pret-a manger meals. 6- Eatz Encore I'm not supposed to pick favourites but I spend soooo much time at Eatz Encore. I'm always roaming around Victoria Village and I can't help but bring home a delicious soup or terrific lasagna from Eatz Encore. You'll get 1 free soup for every order of $30 or more with your mummy card. 7- Fressers is one of the favs for catering, prepared foods, baked goods and gourmet deli. Don't forget to use your mummy card to get free delivery on order over $50. This is a great option when you are having people over or have a birthday party to cater. 8- Solly's wholesale Yum. Yum. Yum. First of all, you feel like you are "in the know" to get into the wholesale shopping area. The chicken schnitzel is amazing and I feel like I could bathe in the beef brisket sauce. I'll share a secret. You can buy their cheese bagels frozen then pop them in the oven whenever you need them. You'll impress your company with fresh, warm cheese bagels. Your mummy card will give you 10% off your order. 9- I basically live at the Snowdon Deli The wait staff know my kids by name. I just feel like a birthday party is not complete without Snowdon Deli party sandwiches. You'll get 10% off minimum order of $40 at the take out counter with your mummy card. Do you know a great restaurant, caterer, grocery that should be on the mummieslist? Let them know and let us know by emailing us at feedback@mummieslist.com |
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Now for something completely different! Who's in the mood for apple picking? Here are some nice choices for you! Hey, while you are there! Mention to them that you'd love it if they became mummieslist family friendly businesses and they should offer mummy card discounts. We have strong buying powers and voices as a group so speak up if you'd like a discount!
Last but not least? Are you a mom on twitter? One of our family friendly businesses on twitter? Let us know by following @mummieslist |
