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Hot Spots to Cool Off
July Events
July Photo Contest
Summer Recipe
Rainy Day Ideas
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Information and Resources can you find on sjkid
 
on sjkid the "Everything You Need to Know" section,  gives you information on resources & programs for  kids & their family's; aged prenatal to 10. Here is a small sampling of what you will find:
For a complete listing of resources for Families in the Greater Saint John, see "Everything you Need To Know".
What is Everyone Talking About?
Did you know about the sjkid forum? This is a place where parents & caregivers in the Greater Saint John area can connect with each other. It's a great place to get advice, support and meet new friends.

Here is what people have been talking about in the forum, this past month:

For a list of other topics and to meet other great parents, visit the Forum today! We can't wait to meet you!

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Greetings!
 
A Happy Canada Day to all our sjkid friends! The Greater Saint John area has many Fun, Family Activities planned to celebrate Canada's Birthday. In honour of Canada Day, we have a very special Canada Day Photo Contest.

Summer is finally here, time to rub on the sunscreen and enjoy some fun outside. In this issue we have included some ideas on Hot Spots to Cool Off. We have given you a healthy, yummy, Recipe that will keep the kids cool and happy. Also, keeping in mind that Saint John weather is unpredictable, we have included a section on Rainy Day ideas.
 
Continue to log on to sjkid daily,  to view classified ads, participate in our forum,  and find out what is going on, in our events calendar, there is always something new you won't want to miss!
 

Sincerely:
Catherine Derry, Site Administrator for sjkid

Hot Spots to Cool Off
July tends to be the hottest month in the Greater Saint John area. Looking for some great spots to cool off? How about the beach? Here is a list of a few great beaches:

For a complete list of area beaches and parks,click here

Highlights of July Events:

To find more events go to the What's Happening Calendar.

Canada Day Photo Contest
CanadaDayexIn honour of Canada Day we have an exciting new contest, with a great prize! We would like to see a photo of your sjkid/s enjoying Canada Day. It could be a picture taken at one of the area's many festivities or just your backyard picnic.

The winner will receive "Teach My Toddler". An exciting new educational tool for teaching little ones.

The contest opens July 1st at noon and closes July 9th at 9am.

A big thank you to the Teach my Toddler company for generous prize donation.
       Summer Recipe
Looking for a healthy fun treat, to cool the kids off? Saint John Mom Sarah Ingall's, suggest putting some yogurt between two graham crackers and then freezing. Yummy idea. Thanks Sarah!

Have a healthy recipe or snack idea? Submit it by emailing info@sjkid.com and it could appear in a future sjkid newsletter.
Rainy Day Ideas
Lately, we have had more Spring Showers then Summer Sunshine. Wondering what to do with the kids when it is raining? Here are some ideas:

For a full list of Rainy Day Options,click here.
Winner of June's Contest
June's contest in the Forum, asked for your money saving tips, for raising your little ones. Winner of a Cloth Diaper Package from Little Tree Hugger was vanderson.

Thanks to everyone, for all your great tips, there were so many! And a big thank you to Little Tree Hugger for generous Prize donation.