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LeapFrog’s Word Launch System: The sound-it, build-it, learn-to-read-it system. Children build words and see them come to life on TV in this action-packed carnival adventure. 13 hands-on learning games help kids’ progress from sounding out letters to building and reading three- and four-letter words with confidence. Available to purchase at Toys “R” Us.

Egg Flips: Flip out for Egg Flips! Egg Flip is a cute, cuddly plush-toy that flips inside-out to show a special friend inside. Each Egg Flip friend has a distinct color, design, scent and special name. They’re the cutest and most eggcellent characters around and fit perfectly into a holiday stocking. Ideal for any child who loves surprises and collecting. Available at Toys “R” Us.

One Tiny Suitcase Travel Kit: Put a One Tiny Suitcase Travel Kit in all of your ‘on the go’ locations! This super stylish suitcase is overflowing with back-up baby items, but is small enough to tuck under the seat of your car! View the 2007 collection at www.onetinysuitcase.ca or contact 208-1167 or
1-877-663-8469.

Pedoodles!: Keep kids warm this winter with snuggly boots. Made from soft, top-grade suede leather, Pedoodles’ boots are perfect for keeping little feet warm and comfortable in chilly winter temperatures. Perfect for babies and toddlers aged 0 to18-months. For children aged one- to four-years, boots in fuchsia, blue & green with fun accents and faux leopard fur interior are guaranteed to become quick favorites! To purchase online visit www.pedoodles.com.

Storytime Theater: Bedtime has never been so fun! Storytime Theater is an exciting reading toy that narrates and projects story book imagery on a wall. Storytime Theater turns traditional storytime into a magical and entertaining experience. This is a gift that both kids and parents will enjoy. Available to purchase at most retail stores.

Boomwhackers®: Thanks to Whacky Music, Inc., learning to read music and play an instrument is as easy as red, blue, green, and purple! Boomwhackers® Tubes are brightly colored plastic tubes that come in varying lengths - each resonating a specific, unique musical note. Don’t get carried away in all the fun though, because these tubes aren’t just a bunch of noise! While they are fun to play, they also come with a myriad of hidden lessons. They not only introduce kids and kids-at-heart to music, they also nurture pro-social communication skills and teach technical music skills and group collaboration. Available to purchase online at www.boomwhackers.com or locally at One World Drum Co., 217-6790.

ThermaCELL Camping Lantern: Take back the outdoors with the ThermaCELL Camping Lantern. Effective bug repellents can greatly enhance one’s comfort in the outdoors. Whether barbequing on the deck or camping, experts recommend if you are going to be outside more than 10 minutes, use a bug repellent. ThermaCELL, an area repellent that is not applied to the skin, was found to be up to 98 per cent effective in fighting mosquitoes and black flies. Bring a new level of comfort to your outdoor experience. Available at Wal-Mart and Canadian Tire stores. For more information visit www.thermacell.com.

Gymboree’s Bubble Play: Explore the fun, educational and silly world of bubbles with your child! Master the art of bubble-blowing with Gymboree’s Bubble Play – a stimulating activity kit – complete with special bubble solution and an easy-to-blow wand that is sure to enrich your child’s imagination and sense of wonder. Gymboree’s 36-page Bubble Play is filled with lively bubble sports, fun bubble-counting songs and creative ideas for bubble art. Bubble Play retails for $19.95 plus GST and is available at Indigo Books & Music, Chapters and Toys “R” Us.

Piano Wizard: A fun and educational toy that effortlessly teaches kids how to play the piano. The Piano Wizard incorporates a unique, four-step method that allows the user to first experience the enjoyment of making music and then teaches the notation behind the music. Kids are immediately drawn in by how much fun it is to make music and keep learning more. The Piano Wizard is a fantastic toy for the whole family and a great way for kids to productively pass time this summer in a fun and educational way. Available to purchase online at www.pianowizard.com or call 1-877-742-6604. 

Oxford Learning Launches Free Booklet Addressing Attention Deficit Disorder: Oxford Learning is now sharing its thoughts and learnings in free booklets entitled, A New Way of Thinking About Paying Attention. There are two versions of the booklet: one, a guide for parents on understanding ADD and ADHD, and the second is especially for teachers, providing new ways to deal with this growing epidemic in the classroom, since many teachers are not formally taught how to handle attention issues. The booklet is available online at oxfordlearning.com or in hard copy at any of the 140 Oxford Learning locations across Canada and the United States.

Po Po’s Ponchos: The cutest little ponchos to ever hit the streets for kids aged one to five! Po Po’s are made in a lightweight micro fleece or a soft CVC fleece (sweatshirt style), currently available in five body colors. But hold on, the best part is the accent fabric available in flowers, polka dots and stripes that line the hood, pocket and trim. There are snaps on the sides for ‘make shift’ sleeves and a snap at the neckline to allow room to slip it over your little one’s head. All styles can be viewed by going to www.poposponchos.com or for more information contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 1-604-512-8886.

Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0 for Windows® and Adobe Premiere® Elements 3.0 for Windows Upgrades: The unique integrated functionality of these products allows users to do more with their photos and videos, whether adding impact to photo slideshows with video effects and transitions, providing dramatic pauses to videos with freeze frame effects or creating professional-looking printed CD/DVD labels and covers. For more information, visit www.adobe.com.

Baby’s First Christmas Collection from Hallmark: Parents who have a new bundle of joy for the holidays will enjoy a variety of Hallmark products that celebrate the new arrival and keep memories alive for this special occasion. Available in Hallmark stores.

BabyLegs: These fun and funky stylish leg warmers will help close that chilly gap between the sock and bottom of the pant! BabyLegs will keep your child's legs warm and help keep socks on and feet free to allow for crawling, walking or dance. Ideal to wear under pants, skirts, dresses, with a bodysuit or a diaper. Fits most newborn to tweens. For more information visit www.babylegs.ca. 


I’m a Big Helper Picture-Based Child Reward Chart: A fun interactive way to get your preschooler to help out with their everyday little jobs like brushing teeth and getting dressed. Comes with a colorful magnetic board, dry erase pen, ten cartoon task magnets and seven vinyl gold star stickers. For ages three and up. Available at Toydreams, e-Children and Owl’s Nest Books. 

Klutz and Chicken Sox Activity Books: These newest Klutz activity books make the perfect gift or provide a little inspiration for home- made gifts for the holidays: Crochet; The Klutz Book of Magic; Building Cards - How to Build Spaceships; Lettering in Crazy, Cool, Quirky Style; The Twirly Tutu Book; The Super Hero Starter Kit; Fun Felt; Little Letters; and Foam Gliders. Available through Scholastic Books, bookstores, and on-line booksellers.

Kooky Klickers Pen and Key Chain Collectibles: Each little Kooky pen has its own unique name, personality, color, body artwork and bouncy stringy hair to create a distinctive character kids will want to collect and trade. Which pen suits your personality? Visit thekookys.com. Available at Staples, Indigo, Chapters and Coles.

Story Blankets: This new interactive bedding comes complete with LED lights, sounds, and music and features a three-minute sound and gentle light show consisting of two modes. The Story Mode is two minutes long with rhythmically moving lights and a themed sound track, and the Sleep Mode is a minute long, in which the gentle lights slowly fade. Visit www.lullabeds.com to view this full line of bedding accessories.

Touch the Art Board Book Series: Pop Warhol’s Top; Brush Mona Lisa’s Hair; Feed Matisse’s Fish; and Make Van Gogh’s Bed. What better time to initiate and develop a lifelong love of art than in the preschool years? All four titles will have little ones touching, tracing, popping and tugging famous works of art. Available through bookstores and on-line booksellers.

YakTrax: This winter footwear device helps prevents slips and falls on ice and snow - acting like winter chains on tires. They are made from rubber that stretches easily over the soles of your shoes or boots, and steel coils that pierce into ice or packed snow preventing the wearer from sliding side-to-side or front to back. For more information visit www.yaktrax.ca.




Brain Quest Math: Teachers and parents are always looking for new tools to help students gain the math skills needed to compete in a world of new technology and scientific adventures. With newly revised and updated math decks for grades 1, 2, and 3, Brain Quest decks helps strengthen children’s math skills while making math interactive and fun. Available in stores.

The Big Cook: Have fun with friends and fill your freezer with delicious, nutritious main-course meals! Never face the “what’s for dinner” dilemma again. Prepare up to 200+ meals in one day to enjoy over the next three months. This is more than another cookbook, it is a cooking concept that will revolutionize your dinner preparation. For more information visit www.thebigcook.com. Available at Chapters, Indigo, and McNally Robinson stores.

The Comfy Easy PC: Designed for toddlers, this keyboard has large sturdy buttons perfectly designed for busy little hands and fingers. Instead of numbers and letters, the keyboard’s 20 keys feature color, music, weather and Comfyland-character buttons. For more information visit www.comfylandnorthamerica.com. Available at Chapters, Sears Retail Stores, and Toys to Inspire.

Command Adhesive: This Christmas, have the right tools to simplify holiday decorating. 3M™’s holiday tool kit includes Decorating Clips, ideal for mini lights and extremely small decorations, Mini Hooks for indoors and outdoors to hang up lights and decorations, or the Large Holiday Outdoor Hook, perfect for hanging a wreath or other larger decorations on your door. Available in retail stores.

Cranium Giggle Gear: The makers of the hit game Cranium bring more fun this holiday season. Watch for kids transforming their face, head and voice with interchangeable parts from Cranium Giggle Gear, Giggle Goggles, Mega Mask and Crazy Cap; or riding off into the sunset as a Magical Unicorn, hoof clops and all. For ages five and up. Available in retail stores.

Game Wave: On those chilly winter nights, families will enjoy spending time together playing this new family-fun game - each ZAPing away on their own remote, answering trivia, building words or answering pop culture questions. Game Wave is a proprietary DVD based console that hooks up easily to your TV with four specially designed color-coded wireless remote units and is also capable of playing your DVDs. Available at Toys R Us, www.mastermindtoys.com and www.zapitgames.com.

The iCar really comes to life when you plug in your digital music player. The illuminated car rocks right to left, front to back, and up and down to the music. Trick out the Cadillac Escalade with real working spinner wheels, wild graphics, chrome accessories, big tires and stereo system. Available at Toys R Us, www.ToysRUs.com and other retail stores.

Kitchen Essentials from Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex: Whether you’re a student living on your own or a busy family on the go, these ‘essential’ appliances are a must have: The 1.0 Litre Automatic Electric Kettle (K2077) with a no-spill spout, safety shut off and 1000 watt rapid heating element, ideal for kids on the go; The Single Serve Blender (51105), perfect for protein shakes and vitamin-packed smoothies that students will love; An Extra Large Four-Slice Toaster Oven (31135) with broil and bake settings, ideal for pizza, toast, bagels, other frozen snacks; The Single Serve Coffeemaker (42114) is just the right size and allows you to brew your own favorite coffee or use pod coffee and has automatic safety shut off; and the 1 Litre Hot Pot (42802B) to make macaroni and cheese, soups, sauces, boil water and even heat up Mom’s homemade stew. For more information visit www.proctorsilex.ca/products.

SnapTV Games: SnapTV Games has introduced a series of games based on the bests selling children’s books from Scholastic. The stories of Clifford the Big Red Dog and I Spy Treasure Hunt and Spooky Mansion have been adapted into educational and entertaining DVD games for children ages four and up. Visit www.snaptvgames.com for more information. Available in retail stores.

WonderChess: Innovative, award-winning WonderChess is the first chess teaching kit with prize-fillable pieces plus a ten-lesson illustrated book. Children learn the game of Chess while claiming small prizes from jelly beans to coins that can be hidden inside each captured piece. Designed for children ages four and up. Available through www.chapters.indigo.ca.

WorldVision.ca/gifts: This holiday season, many Canadian families are setting aside part of their holiday gift budget to help a needy child through World Vision’s Gift Catalogue program. Purchasing lambs, piglets, seeds and school supplies for a child in a developing country is a fun, creative way for Canadian children to learn that they can help fight poverty. To order, visit www.worldvision.ca/gifts.

Cool Tools for School – Class of 2006: School just isn’t cool without the right tools! Look for Sharpie Mini Markers in new colors which conveniently attach to backpacks, binders and more. Also way cool are the Mini Metallic and Mini Glitter Markers by Laurentien with no pumping or shaking required. Or check out the new DYMO Cool Clicks Talking Labelmaker, the first labelmaker that speaks the letters at they are embossed. Unique features such as an easy-turn dial and ergonomic grip make this tool child friendly and great for mom too! Look for these new products wherever back-to-school supplies are sold.

Dare Peanut-Free Products: When students head back to school this September, many will return to peanut-free snack environments, causing parents to re-think their snack choices. The solution: Dare’s new peanut-free line-up including Breton Minis, Wagon Wheels, Bear Paws, RealFruit Minis and RealFruit Gummies. Look for the peanut-free logo on the front of every package, assuring consumers that all of Dare’s manufacturing facilities are nut-free and peanut-free. Available in stores.

Five Star Flex Hybrid NoteBinder: This new hybrid from MeadWestvaco offers the best of both worlds – the storage capacity of a binder and the ability to flip the front cover over and lay flat like a notebook. Notebook paper, handouts, pockets and dividers can now be arranged to their preference, making note taking and filing a breeze. Durable enough to withstand an entire academic year of locker abuse. Available in stores.

The FLY Pentop Computer from Leapfrog: This amazing computer in a pen allows you to write on a piece of paper and interact with the writing directly on the special FLY paper. For example, draw a calculator then touch the handwritten digits and functions to perform an operation, then hear the answer announced from the device! Tweens will love this fun way to get homework help in math or spelling, translate words into Spanish, play games, write a journal, compose music, and much more. Available in the electronics department of Toys R Us, Walmart, Zellers, and other stores. Visit www.LiveOnTheFly.com for more information.

Hand-Held Magnetic Travel Spin Games: Children will have fun learning to spell and count, at home, on the road, on a plane trip, or while waiting in a restaurant. Word Spin, Read Spin, Spell Spin and Math Spin Hand-held Spin Games, help teach children words and math skills in a fun way. Each game includes eight magnetic wheels with a travel pouch. Visit www.geospaceplay.com for more information.

LiftPack: The ultimate kids' backpack, designed to prevent strain from carrying heavy weight. Back stress is alleviated through patented, built-in air bladder technology, making wearers feel as if they are carrying half the weight or less by allowing the weight to rest on the top of gluteal muscles (rear end), padded with a cushion of air, allowing normal body posture. Pump the air system to a desired level of comfort and walk at ease. Retails for $49.95, visit www.LiftPack.com to order or find a retailer near you.

Our Stuff Storage Hanging Organizers: This fun and easy system provides a simple solution to help store your child’s art, school papers, and art supplies. If a child’s art supplies are in an easy-access spot, it inspires creativity. Each product can be personalized with fabric markers and are created with colorful, overlapping, canvas pockets and can be hung on the wall, back of door or in the closet. When you have filled all the pockets just fold and fasten for long-term storage. Visit www.ourstuffstorage.com for more information.

Rubbermaid Collapsible Containers: In the battle against cluttered kitchen cabinets, these new collapsible food containers were created. They can be flattened to only one-inch high in an accordion fashion and are stored with the lid on, allowing for more cabinet space and no more searching for the matching lid! Dishwasher safe, suitable for home freezing and microwaving, and available in three sizes. Look for them in retail stores. Visit www.rubbermaid.com for more information.

Better Brushing With The Fire Fly Toothbrush by Dr. Fresh: turn brushing into a game with this soft bristle toothbrush that lights up and flashes, inspiring kids to brush longer. Each contains an LCD light that blinks for one minute when pressed at the base to encourage kids to brush top and bottom for one-minute each. Available in stores. Visit www.drfresh.com for more information.

Recycling Just Got Easier: See-thru Beverage Recycle Container: Made from 100 per cent
recycled pop bottles, this container is perfect for home, office, events or anywhere. With a see-thru container and a big sign displaying what goes in it, people won’t mistake it for a garbage can. Price: $25. Available at the Clean Calgary EcoStore, 809–4 Avenue SW.
Call 230-1443 ext 222 or visit www.cleancalgary.org.

Goo-Goo Baby Perfect Pocket Bibs & Smocks: This ingenious line of waterproof bibs and smocks keeps little ones clean and dry. Made of non-toxic material, fully waterproof, fungus, acid and base solution resistant. A special food and liquid catch pocket is formed through a series
of simple folds and fasteners then simply unfastened to wipe clean. For more information Email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or visit www.goo-goobaby.com.

The Truly Mom Planner: This smart and stylish tri-fold planner includes a pull-out month calendar, a phone/address book, and four useful pads including: one to organize your day, a ‘note from mom’ pad, and a sticky-note pad. Streamlined to be a mini-portable desk to help you organize your time in the simplest, most efficient way possible. For more information visit www.trulymom.com.

Sunbeam Spill Guard Kettle: The first and only kettle to offer a safety-locking lid to prevent large spills. It also features a retractable cord for safe storage and portability and essential auto-shut-off and boil-dry protection. Important safety features in the prevention of kitchen accidents which parents will appreciate. Available at Canadian Tire and Wal-Mart.

BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS

Beaser the Bear’s Rocky Mountain Christmas: Author Patricia Derrick tells the story of Beaser the Bear’s cubs who learn to feel the joy of Christmas by giving their extra stuff to other cubs. Also includes a sing-along CD. Also available to purchase online at www.animalations.com or contact
1-877-804-9767.

Jacob and His Magical Flying Bears: Imagine a children’s Christmas story that expertly captures, not only the magic of the season, but the power of hope and friendship, and the true meaning of love and sacrifice. This is what you’ll find in Author Gerrie Sobel’s enchanting story. Available to purchase online at www.jacobandhismagicalflyingbears.com.

The Girls’ Book: How To Be The Best At Everything: Written by Author Juliana Foster, this book is the perfect guide for girls who want to know how to do everything! Whether you want to read someone’s mind, make a scrapbook, or design your own clothes, this book tells you exactly how to do everything and anything better than the rest.

Gregor and the Code of the Claw: This is another great title to read during or after the final Harry Potter! In this action-packed and suspenseful installment in the acclaimed Underland Chronicles, Author Suzanne Collins unfolds the fate of the Underland and the great warrior, Gregor the Overlander, in a manner that can only be described as masterful.

Isabelle’s Sheepdog: Author Tracey Kuffner tells the story about a little lamb who finds out his true identity after spending the summer with a charming little girl who raises him like a dog. The felted illustrations she creates with her own sheep’s wool is always an irresistible draw to school-aged children who will delight in pouring over page by colorful page. Available to purchase online at www.woolmine.com.

Mother Goose Unplucked: In this witty take on fairy tale favorites, Author Helaine Becker invites young readers to follow the Not-So-Good Fairy into a far-away land called Happilyeverafter, where Mother Goose is on the loose and fairy tales have been turned inside out! Children will meet a wacky cast of characters, familiar from all the best-known childhood standbys, but appearing as never seen before with a very fresh take on their circumstances. Also available to purchase online at www.mapletreepress.com.

Out on the Prairie – A Canadian Counting Book: Everybody knows the traditional song, “Over in the Meadow,” or one of its picture book versions and adaptations. Author Cory Taylor’s version is set on the Canadian Prairie, using Canadian animals and scenes. Not only is it lyrical and lovely, it is a great counting book that introduces children to prairie animals.

Sea Monsters: Dive deep below the surface of today’s oceans and lakes with Author Dr. Stephen Cumbaa and discover some scary beasts of the past and present. Meet the ancient ichthyosaurs; uncover the extinct megatooth sharks; learn about sea monsters; and encounter other real-life monsters like giant squid, killer whales and manta rays!

The Boy Who Built the Boat: With charming watercolor illustrations and a buoyant story, Author Ross Mueller will delight young children with Henry’s daring high seas adventure. Rhythmic, read-along text describes Henry’s imaginative. As Henry gathers tools and builds his boat, he learns about responsibility, cooperation and achievement while he lets his imagination soar…

A Sea-Wishing Day: On a hot summer day, a wish transforms an urban backyard into a place of breezy, high-seas adventure. As the Bold Captain and Skipper ride the salty waves, they encounter buried treasure, a beastly sea monster, a scurvy pirate crew, lovely mermaids, and more! With sparkling rhymes that beg to be repeated and rich, spirited illustrations, children’s poet Robert Heidbreder and illustrator Kady MacDonald Denton bring you a spellbinding voyage into the mind’s eye and show that the most precious treasure of all is the imagination.

Grumpy Bird: This winsome, refreshingly original debut picture book by Author Jeremy Tankard is sure to help kids (and adults) giggle away their bad moods. One morning, Bird wakes up on the wrong side of the nest. He feels too grumpy to eat, too grumpy to play, and even too grumpy to fly. “Looks like I’m walking today,” says Bird. His friends: Sheep, Rabbit, Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox offer to keep him company. And before he knows it, a little exercise and companionship help bird shake his bad mood.

Hook, Line and Sinker: Author Italo Labignan takes readers on a journey through the wild world of fishing. Featuring cool activities (like constructing a tackle box, catching your own bait, and making lures) and a handy reference guide to fresh and saltwater fish, this book will transform eager beginners into full-fledged anglers. From baiting a hook to identifying specific fish, this book gives kids everything they need to know to land their first “big one!”

Martin Bridge: Sound the Alarm!: In her fourth book of adventures, Author Jessica Scott Kerrin tells the tale of Martin and his friend Stuart finding a full-scale model of their space hero’s rocket in the toy store and just having to climb in for a ride. But after landing back on Earth, they find the toy store closed and locked – with no way out! Join Martin Bridge as he faces his fears, puts a Park Ranger Super-Charged All-Night Flashlight to good use, gets a new babysitter and discovers that knowing a few dance moves pay off in more ways than one!

The Amazing Spider-Man Pop-Up: Marvel Comics brings you a colorful pop-up book that will appeal to all Spider-Man fans and comic book collectors of all ages. It reveals the story of how shy, bookworm Peter Parker is transformed into a friendly neighborhood web-slinger. Each pop-tastic page unveils lots of information about the hero, the villains, and other significant characters. Available to purchase online at www.scholastic.ca.

The True Story of Mary Who Wanted to Stand on Her Head: This quirky children’s picture book follows brave Mary as she learns it’s more fun to be herself, even when others don’t accept her. Mary wants to walk on her hands instead of her feet, much to her parents’ disapproval. On the advice of their doctor, Mary’s parents send her to the desert to turn her unusual behavior “right side up.” Unfortunately for them, the desert proves to be the perfect place for Mary to feel at home. In The True Story of Mary Who Wanted to Stand on Her Head by Author Jane Godwin, children will learn about the importance of accepting others despite their differences.

Can You See What I See? Once Upon A Time: Twelve fascinating compositions depict favorite fairy tales, folk tales, and classic stories where readers can use the picture clues to search for dozens of intriguing hidden objects in a far, faraway land filled with toys! The Complete Screech Owls – Volume 4: Author Roy MacGregor brings four new titles to this award winning and best-selling Canadian juvenile series. Screech Owl fans will enjoy reading: Sudden Death in New York City; Horror on River Road; Death Down Under; and Power Play in Washington.

Hi New Baby: With enormous warmth and empathy, the acclaimed and award-winning Author-Illustrator team Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley tell the universal story of the real feelings young children experience when, suddenly, they are no longer the baby. With exquisite and tender portraits, older siblings are assured that they are still loved and cherished, and always will be.

My Mom Loves Me More than Sushi: In this new picture book, Author Filomena Gomes tells the warm and yummy tale of a little girl and her mother as they prepare and savor delectable treats from around the world – Houska bread from the Czech Republic, Megadarrah from Egypt, Biscotti from Italy, and many more!




Secrets of the Alchemist Dar: Join in on the world’s biggest treasure hunt for jeweled rings worth more than US $2 million with the release of this new fantasy adventure book - the sequel to the Author Michael Stadther’s best-selling book, A Treasure Trove. The treasure could be hidden anywhere – from Canada and beyond. Visit alchemistdar.com for more information on ordering or registering for the treasure hunt.

Slapshots: Young Hockey enthusiasts are sure to get into these new paperback novels by Author Gordon Korman. The line up for this new team of hockey titles includes: The Stars from Mars, The Dream Team, The Face-off Phoney, and Cup Crazy. For ages eight to 11. Also available through Scholastic Books.

The Bare Naked Book: Every child is curious about his or her body and learning the names of all the parts is basic to a child’s development. This book remains a favorite family introduction to the vocabulary of the body. With matter-of-fact tone and large, brightly colored illustrations, celebrating the wonderful ordinariness of the human body. For ages two to six. Available through bookstores and on-line booksellers.

How Monkeys Make Chocolate: Internationally renowned Biologist Adrian Forsyth journeys deep into the tropical rainforests. Readers will discover how tree bark prevents malaria, how snake venom controls blood pressure, how chimpanzees make cola and of course chocolate! For ages eight to twelve. Available through bookstores and on-line booksellers.

For the Love of Three Oranges: Written in classic fairy-tale style, this rarely told tale by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev (composer of Peter and the Wolf), is retold and now beautifully illustrated by Elzbieta Gaudasinska. Sure to trigger the imaginations of young readers interested in fairytales and lands far, far away.

How the Moon Regained Her Shape: Janet Ruth Heller teaches children a life lesson as they observe how the moon was able to overcome bullying and build self-confidence while explaining the phases of the moon in Native American folktale style.

Kitchen for Kids – 100 Recipes Your Children Can Really Make: Kids love to help out in the kitchen; but hot stoves, electric mixers and long lists of ingredients can be difficult and dangerous for little hands. Food Journalist Jennifer Low provides over 100 easy and delicious recipes, offering everything from healthful meals and snacks to whimsical desserts and treats.

My Name is Number Four: When Ting-xing Ye was born, her aunt declared that she would have a difficult life – for the signs were unlucky. This is the true story of fourteen-year-old Ting-xing’s tumultuous life which is turned upside down by China’s Cultural Revolution, full of personal historical detail about this dramatic period in Chinese history. Feisty and courageous Ting-xing fights to survive as a young woman caught up in events beyond her control.

Dear Canada - A Rebel’s Daughter: Renowned Historical Fiction Writer Janet Lunn introduces young readers to Arabella, a girl from a privileged background, forced to live by her wits. After her father is jailed for taking part in the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion in Toronto, Arabella’s upper-class English-born mother cannot cope. The family is ostracized, they lose their home, they have no income…it’s now up to twelve-year-old Arabella.

PARENTING & REFERENCE BOOKS

Tumbling Over the Edge: A Rant for Children’s Play: This delightful romp with two seasoned Early Childhood Educators will leave teachers and parents invigorated with the magic of childhood and the principles necessary to keep society from snuffing out the spirit that moves children's learning. With the present angst over ‘readiness for school,’ Authors Bev Bos’ and Jenny Chapman’s message is timely. Available to purchase online at www.turnthepage.com.

Prenatal Journal: This is a new resource offered through the Calgary Health Region. Pick up this handy purse-sized booklet at your Early Pregnancy class. It’s full of information on pregnancy and your baby’s development, as well as tips for staying comfortable and healthy in pregnancy. This free booklet has space to note your important phone numbers, appointments, prenatal classes, your health information and questions for your doctor. A great complement to From Here Through Maternity. For more information please call 781-1450 or visit www.birthandbabies.com.

Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs – Raising the Bar of Expectations: Families of children with special needs searching for good parenting advice that gets results need look no further. Author Judy Winter delivers inspiring success stories, valuable resources, parent-tested strategies for success, and the validating words families of children with special needs need to hear to help their children achieve better lives.

Calgary’s Parks and Pathways – A City’s Treasures: Originally published in 1991, Author Terry Bullick’s new edition has up-to-date information on Calgary’s 700 kilometres of pedestrian and cycling paths and the beautiful parks nestled along their lengths. Visitors, born-and-raised Calgarians, and the many new residents will find this friendly and informative book a great addition to a summer reading list - all year long!

Prenatal Wellness Guide: This is a new resource offered through the Calgary Health Region. Using an easy-to-read quiz format, pregnant women can see where they are doing well and where they may need more information on taking care of themselves in pregnancy. Topics include: staying healthy at work and home, stress management, relationships, healthy eating, and more. Ask for your free Prenatal Wellness Guide at your prenatal class. For more information please call 781-1450 or visit www.birthandbabies.com.

The Unhappy Child – What Every Parent Needs to Know: All parents want their children to be happy. But many parents - however well-meaning and caring they are - are often clueless as to why their children are unhappy. In Author Dr. Kenneth Condrell’s newest book, he lets concerned parents in on the 10 most undetected causes of childhood unhappiness and provides attainable and time-tested remedies that will help children navigate the troubled waters of life at home and at school. Also available to purchase online at www.drcondrell.com.

Come on, Dad! 75 Things for Fathers and Sons to Do Together: Being a father figure is tough at the best of times, but Author Ed Avis’s new book will make it a little bit easier, and a whole lot more rewarding. Full of fun-filled father-and-son activities, this book provides practical and simple ideas guaranteed to beat away the boredom blues and bring dad and his boy closer to each other. With 75 things for fathers and sons to do together - from building toy boats to getting the gear for a weekend of backyard ‘camping’ - this book will provide countless hours of enjoyment, as well as timeless memories.

Discipline Without Distress: 135 Tools for Raising Caring, Responsible Children Without Time-out, Spanking, Punishment or Bribery: Local Author Judy Arnall has written a positive discipline book that is chock-full of practical tips, strategies, skills, and ideas for parents of babies through teenagers, and tells parents exactly what to do “in the moment" for every type of behavior, from whining to web-surfing. There is even a “quick reference” 50 bonus pages of respectful tools for handling common misbehaviors from each age group. Discipline Without Distress is available from Independent bookstores, Chapters/Indigo, Amazon.com or visit professionalparenting.ca.

The Milk Memos: How Real Moms Learned to Mix Business with Babies – and How You Can, too: Authors Cate Colburn-Smith and Andrea Serrette offer an informative, encouraging (and often hilarious) guide to blending motherhood and work. Whether you love your job or just need a paycheck, love nursing or have found it to be one of the greatest challenges you’ve ever faced, you’ll find a voice that supports you and speaks to you in The Milk Memos. Available to purchase online at milkmemos.com.

The No-Cry Discipline Solution: Gentle Ways to Encourage Good Behavior Without Whining, Tantrums & Tears: By best-selling parenting Author, Elizabeth Pantley, Creator of The No-Cry Sleep Solution and The No-Cry Potty Training Solution. Nearly all parents acknowledge that while raising children can be the best and most rewarding job of your life, their discipline is often the most complicated, challenging and frustrating aspect of parenthood. But how do you promote good behavior? How can you be firm without shouting and having your child (or you), ending up in tears? And, does discipline really have to be unpleasant to be effective? In The No-Cry Discipline Solution (McGraw-Hill, April 2007), Elizabeth Pantley shows how discipline can be approached in a positive, even fun way, and how to tailor key discipline techniques to your child - without the whining, tantrums and tears. Also available to purchase online at pantley.com/elizabeth.

Everyday Delicious - ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen Cookbook: This latest edition to the Blue Flame Kitchen cookbook series contains 152 pages of new recipes for daily dining. Recipes like Southwestern Vegetarian Lasagna and Zesty Yam Bisque are sure bets to have your family asking for more. Available to purchase at the ATCO Gas Service Centre and the Crowfoot, Midnapore and Whitehorn Operations Centres. Call 1-800-840-3393.

A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Obesity – A Road Map to Health:
With childhood obesity reaching epidemic proportions in children and teens,
the American Academy of Pediatrics offers practical advice on how
parents can help their children manage their weight.




The College Pursuit Journal:
This is a one-of-a-kind interactive workbook, which guides
students through the college selection/admission process.
The book keeps students on track, explaining what they
need to do in a very organized, user-friendly format.
Please note information applies to US colleges.
Visit collegepursuit.biz.



Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids: Authors Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson offer seven simple keys to discover the mutual respect and nurturing relationships parents have been looking for. With each key, parents learn to unlock their parenting potential to create a home environment based on mutual respect, emotional safety, and positive, open communication.

There Are No Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter - Surviving the Pitfalls and Pratfalls of Teen Romance: Authors Laura Buddenberg and Kathleen McGee tackle the most common and contentious issues that pit parents against daughters – age, clothes, curfew, driving, gifts, money, intimacy, even the Internet. Available in bookstores or visit boystownpress.org.

The Accidental Housewife - How to Overcome Housekeeping Hysteria One Task at a Time: Author and Accidental Housewife Julie Edelman, the go-to gal for entertaining and practical household tips and trends, turns mundane chores into fun and easy tasks. Offering real life advice and simple solutions, Julie helps create a stress-free way to clean with minimum effort to achieve maximum effect. Available through bookstores and on-line booksellers.

Automatic Wealth for Grads … and Anyone Else Just Starting Out: Author Michael Masterson reminds college grads that you're actually at the perfect age to start building some serious wealth--and reveals some real-world ways to get started. Materson delivers practical advice on achieving financial independence. Learn how how to pick a great career, save the minute you graduate, become an invaluable employee, start the investing process, become an entrepreneur, and identify time killers. Available through bookstores and on-line booksellers.

Family Fun Nights - 140 Activities the Whole Family Will Enjoy: Author Lisa Bany-Winters provides ideas for time-starved parents to plan quality evenings of family fun. Parents can plan themed activity nights for the whole family to enjoy together including Circus Night, Poetry Slam Night, Opposite Night and Mystery Night. Available through bookstores and on-line booksellers.

Music Lessons: Award-winning Music Writer and Mom Stephanie Stein Crease teaches parents how to guide their child to play a music instrument and enjoy it. Parents who value music education as a way to enrich their children’s lives are seeking out private instruction and shepherding their child’s musical development. In an informed parent-to-parent style, Stein Crease helps moms and dads of aspiring (or reluctant) musicians choose a teaching method, select an instrument and encourage practice time. Available through bookstores and on-line booksellers.

The Peanut Allergy Answer Book 2nd Edition: Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School Michael C. Young, MD answers even more of your questions. This book is packed with the easy-to-understand, up-to-date information on everything from the latest research findings, to real-life allergy-management success stories and what future treatments might look like. Learn the answers to the most pressing questions and concerns about peanut allergy. Available through bookstores and on-line booksellers.

Raising a G-Rated Family in an X-Rated World: This guide book is for parents, educators, and counselors who are concerned about kids today

and how the media affects our families. It’s filled with real-life examples

and simple, effective tools. Authors and parents Brent and Phelecia Hatch

deliver their first-hand common sense tips on raising children to have

values, morals, and the ability to make the right choices.

Available through bookstores or

visit amazon.ca to order.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Life Lessons for Busy Moms - 7 Essential Ingredients to Organize and Balance Your World: Today’s modern mom wears many hats and is often barely able to fulfill her own personal needs. Organization experts Dorothy Breininger, Debby Bitticks and Lynn Benson developed and co-created this guide which includes 35 touching stories from busy moms, encouraging insights and practical life organization tips.

Forever Lily - An Unexpected Mother’s Journey to Adoption in China: When Author Beth Nonte Russell travels to China to help her friend Alex adopt a baby girl, Alex panics at how frail, small, and frightened she is, and distances herself from the child. Out of necessity, Russell cares for the baby. This extraordinary account of a friendship tests the limits of a life-changing, wholly unexpected love.

Mommy, I’m Hungry! Good Eating for Little Ones: Having worked for many years with teenage parents, Authors Jeanne Warren Lindsay, Jean Brunelli, PHN, and Sally McCullough focus not only on good nutrition but they also stress the high risk for both parent and child of consuming too much fast food combined with too little exercise and argue the importance of good nutrition from conception on through infancy, toddlerhood, and preschool.

Taming the Spirited Child - Strategies for Parenting Challenging Children Without Breaking Their Spirits: Too often, anger, fighting, and resentment can challenge the bond between parent and child. Dr. Michael Popkin offers help to parents with his taming method that focuses on establishing a true relationship with children by engaging so-called ‘difficult’ children in positive ways, while providing discipline and encouragement.

Beyond Delicious - Whole Foods: Cookie & Muffin Recipes: Local Author and Cooking Instructor Connie Blacha helps you achieve optimal health and vitality through diet by using only ancient grain flours, organic-based ingredients, fruit/juice sweetener, non-dairy (99 per cent) and egg-free choices - excellent for those with special dietary needs. Available at Amaranth Whole Foods Market, Planet Organic Market (South location), Email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call 705-2698.

The Dinner Fix - Cooking for the Rushed: This meal planning guide provides 50 complete dinner ideas, and also aims to give families more time in the evening, improve their health, and save them money. This is meal planning for today’s lifestyle with the fast, healthy, and scrumptious complete dinners you’ve come to expect from North America’s foremost meal planner, Sandi Richard.

Everyday Delicious – ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen Cookbook: ENTER TO WIN. Email us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it (Cookbook Contest) to enter for your chance to win a copy of this book containing 152 pages of new recipes for daily dining. Also available to purchase at various ATCO Gas Service Centres or call 1-800-840-3393.

CDs & DVDs & GAMES

Down at the Sea Hotel (Storybook and CD): Imagine a children’s storybook and CD that appeals to parents and little ones, featuring tracks from legendary songwriters. It will ease your child into slumber and double as the background music for your next adult dinner party! Available to purchase at www.thesecretmountain.com.

Lullaby Renditions of Bob Marley by Baby Rock Records (CD): “No baby no cry.” Bob Marley’s lilting melodies will gently sway your loved one to sleep. The perfect antidote to restless nights, these comforting renditions will transform bed time into a peaceful wonderland. Could you be lulled? Order online at www.stylekid.ca or contact 1-877-988-SHOP.

Jingle All The Way Family Fun Edition (DVD): Oh, what fun it is as this holiday comedy arrives just in time to start making spirits bright! Featuring an all-star cast, it is a jolly and heartwarming family story about two rivaling fathers desperate to buy the must-have Christmas toy. Available to purchase at most retail stores.

Big Brain Academy™ Wii Degree: In this sequel to Big Brain Academy for Nintendo DS, players of all ages use the Wii remote to test the brain’s memory, analysis, number crunching, visual recognition and quick-thinking abilities. There are 15 new activities that challenge the brain in single-player Test and Practice modes. Available to purchase at most retail stores.

Go Potty Go! (DVD): The delightfully animated “Go Potty Go!” DVD introduces Paige and Parker, twin pandas who, along with their friends: Elephant, Duck, Moose, Sheep, Fish, Camel, Grizzly and Penguin, show kids that anyone and everyone uses the potty and how fun and easy it is to learn. Channeling their inner Dr. Seuss, creators Mark and Tony Mazzarella combine snappy rhymes, toe-tapping original songs, colorful animation and adorable characters to engage, entertain, and guide children in learning how to use the potty. To order call 1-800-477-7811 or visit bigkidsvideo.com.

Learning Magic with Lyn (DVD): Now kids can proactively create magic themselves with the help of master illusionist Lyn Dillies in this award-winning DVD. Lyn then lets the viewer in on the secrets behind the tricks – while illustrating the magician’s general rules of magic to safeguard the craft – and breaks down what objects are needed and how quickly and easily the tricks can be learned and performed. Suitable for children ages seven and older. To order visit magicoflyn.com.

My Beautiful World (CD): This album showcases Jack Grunsky’s unique multi-cultural approach to music incorporating authentic instruments, rhythms, melodies and arrangements from around the world. The album provides energetic, upbeat songs; clever lyrics; and rich, cultural sounds, helping children to see themselves as part of a beautiful world. To order visit casablancakids.com.

My Baby Can Talk DVD Series: This series of highly acclaimed and award winning videos teaches babies and parents to communicate at an early age using sign language. Set to classical music, these feature beautiful real world images, puppet shows, colorful toys in motion and babies communicating with simple gestures. Available through mybabycantalk.com.

StoryWatchers Club Adventures in Storytelling – Christmas (DVD): Join the multi-cultural club of puppet friends again in the third DVD of this series as they enchantingly and humorously lead viewers from one story to the next. Featured storytellers share engrossing Yuletide yarns that embrace the season and will have even the youngest of viewers eagerly awaiting the holidays. For ages four to ten. To order visit storywatchersclub.com or call 1-877-786-7998.

The Sunny Side of the Street (CD): Award winning entertainer John Lithgow performs classic songs from Getting to Know You to Inka Dinka Doo with decidedly animated performances geared towards children. Produced by JC Hopkins, the album features guest appearances by Madeleine Peyroux, Wayne Knight (Seinfeld’s Newman), plus Broadway’s Rene Scott and cabaret star Maude Maggart. Available in music stores and through on-line music sellers.

Juno Baby: Based around the quirky cast of Juno Baby characters, this new line of DVDs, CDs of original classical music, trendy apparel, and adorable plush characters encourage smarts, style, fun, and an appreciation of classical music. Produced for children ages newborn to five. For more information, visit junobaby.com.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (a CD of Classical Lullabies): This CD contains classical lullaby melodies by some of history’s most-renowned composers from Brahms to Gershwin. This collection of pretty, soft, classical music pieces were carefully selected for young children to relax and calm them. For more information, visit verdictentertainment.com. To purchase visit amazon.com.

Baby Gizmo in Canada (DVD): Let Baby Gizmo take your child on a learning adventure of the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes and Canada. Each section has three levels to meet your child’s interests. All of the sections are offered in both French and English. Your child will enjoy the fun sounds, music and the beautiful and unique 3D Computer Generated environment. All content is themed around Canada and Canadian culture. For more information or to order, visit baby-gizmo.ca.

Kindergarten Prep (CD): A collection of songs that get pre-schoolers ready for school. From easy-to-sing alphabet songs, fun counting tunes, to simple musical instruction for tying shoes and obeying traffic signals, this CD features some of the best children’s artists performing today; award-winning and popular Sharon, Lois & Bram, Fred Penner, plus Parachute Express, Jack Grunsky, jazz great Kymberly Evans and more. Available in stores.

Mee-Shee – The Water Giant (DVD): Ten-year-old Mac joins his father on a trip to a remote lake in the Canadian wilderness - setting out on an adventure to retrieve a unique drill head from a helicopter that crashed. Custer, a Native guide, has let slip that a mystical creature lives in the lake, a creature known to us as the ‘Ogo-Pogo.’ Using groundbreaking visual effects, Academy Award-winning Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in London designed and brought this film to life via digital and animatronic technology. Look for this DVD in stores

Disney’s Chicken Little – Ace in Action: Available for Nintendo Wii, DS and the PlayStation 2 gaming systems. When it comes to saving the earth, a buff chicken, a beautiful duckling and a powerful hog are up to the challenge. Based on the ending of the box office hit film, ‘Chicken Little.’ Available in stores.

NEW WEBSITES

Canadianmomz.com: A website dedicated to fabulous Canadian Momz and their families! It is your resource for everything fabulous and Canadian! There is always a search for great Canadian Moms, websites and products, so if you know of someone or something fab and Canadian, let Canadian Momz know!

Mybabystuff.ca: Created exclusively for Canadian parents and families as a resource to buy, sell, exchange and donate new and used ‘babystuff’ for free! Mybabystuff.ca is the perfect place to find the outfit, stroller or car seat you’ve been looking for; sell the high chair your toddler has outgrown; or donate used books and CDs. There’s even a parenting forum where you can build new friendships and share your ideas and experiences with other parents in your area or across Canada. Buying and selling new and used baby stuff has never been easier!

OurSpecialKids.com: This is a new website for parents of special needs kids. It is a free resource for parents of the 9.4 million children with special needs who are looking for information relevant to their situation and understanding from others.

HowWasYourDay.ca: Parents who suspect their children are being bullied but don’t know what to do about it can now turn to their computers for help. U of C Education Professor Tanya Beran, in

partnership with the Action Committee Against Violence has developed this new web-based resource designed to encourage parents to talk to their children about bullying and cyber-bullying.

YouthEducationServices.ca (YES): This locally developed website is where to go online to learn math as if truly in the classroom. For students looking for help – YES delivers. For parents wanting to help, but needing help, too – YES delivers. For teachers wanting to prescribe families help – YES delivers. Free of charge. Online. Anywhere. Anytime. Math is hard. Kids need help. YES delivers. Visit
youtheducationservices.ca.

CanadaImmunization.com: This website provides Canadian parents with support and understanding about their child’s immunization needs. Free, secure and entirely confidential, this first-of-its-kind Canadian online tool offers parents an easy and reliable way to keep track of their child’s upcoming vaccinations and maintain a back-up of immunization records.

JustOneMoreBook.com: Take a few minutes out of your morning ritual to discuss favorite children’s books through this thrice-weekly children’s book podcast. You’ll discover a lively, interactive community linking children with great books. These informal episodes can be played directly from the web page or downloaded to an ipod for listening on the go. Visit justonemorebook.com.

NEW & NOTABLE

Droolybaby: Is drool making your life un-cool? Say goodbye to unflattering, soggy cloth bibs and endless laundry. Made from natural suede, droolybaby bibs are superabsorbent and just don’t quit! One droolybaby bib will keep baby dry and comfortable all day. Styles and colors are available to complement any outfit. Droolybaby bibs make drool cool! For more information visit www.droolybaby.ca.

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Colour Me Mine: An innovative concept in family entertainment! Colour Me Mine specializes in ‘the art of having fun,’ be it for a creative retreat, an original birthday party or a memorable evening with friends or co-workers. Colour Me Mine's wide selection of paint your own pottery offers the perfect idea for time well spent. With creative ideas for everyone from babies to grandparents, we'll make sure you take home a special piece with the best of memories. To book studio or event time call 249-4FUN or visit www.colourmemine.ca.

Hope Springs: Welcome to Hope Springs Counseling! Family therapist specializing in work with adolescents, parents and couples experiencing crisis. Flexible scheduling and hours including evening and weekend appointments. No fee first session. Hope Springs Counseling is located at 207A – 19 Street NW (Kensington Area). For more information please contact Dayna E. Bruce, RN MA, at 801-8760 or visit www.hopespringscounseling.com.

Little Traveller Rentals Ltd.: Forget about carrying a car seat onto the plane. A new light and compact child restraint system is available to rent all year round from Little Traveller Rentals Ltd., an equipment rental business for kids. For use on all US registered and Australian registered airlines only, the Federal Aviation Administration has approved the CARES device. The CARES device is for children who are 22 to 44 lbs, are over one year of age and require their own seatbelt on the plane. It is not for use in vehicles. For CARES and other great traveling gear for you children please visit www.littletraveller.ca or www.kidsflysafe.com or call 869-2229.

Maloney’s Magic: Magic at your birthday party and all parties. There is Walk Around Magic, and there are Magic Shows where all can sit and relax to watch and take part. There is always audience participation with great mystery, with or without live animals. They will be asking, How did he do that…! Call now to book! For more information visit maloneysmagic.com or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or contact 257-4325.

BreakfastforLearning.ca: On September 25th, Breakfast for Learning launched it’s Eat Right! Be Bright! the Club, a one-stop, interactive website dedicated to child nutrition. The new website connects child nutrition workers, volunteers, parents and kids across Canada, providing access to the latest nutrition education, tools and resources. For more information or to join the Club, visit www.breakfastforlearning.ca.

EmailSanta.com: Kids, want to email Santa? This is Santa’s official website! View some sneak photos of Santa and his elves, see where they work, download coloring pages, and of course, email a letter to your favorite Elf. A completely safe, fun and interactive website for kids!

Sibshops – Sibling Support Project: An international program that supports young people who have a sibling with a disability. Being a brother or sister of a person with special needs can be a challenge. This program offers these children peer support and education within a recreational setting. On September 22 and 23, 2006, Connections Counselling and Consulting Foundation, Community Inclusion Support Society, Calgary SCOPE Society, Between Friends Club, Family & Community Resource Centre and Renfrew Educational Services will sponsor workshops conducted by Don Meyer, Director and Creator of the Sibling Support Project. Parents, adult family members and service providers won’t want to miss these workshops! For more information please contact 209-1100 or visit www.connectionscounselling.ab.ca.

Two Wheel View: A new non-profit organization operating in Calgary to serve young people. Through educational bicycling adventures, they connect local youth to their surroundings and foster a care for social, cultural, and environmental matters - taking young people off-road to change lives. All programs are supported through corporate sponsorship. For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering or sponsorship, please visit www.twowheelview.org.

South Calgary Youth Council; Are you a volunteer? Looking for resume-building experience? Are you an activist? Or do you need some credits? If so, the South Calgary Youth Council is for you! Make a difference in your community! Lead by Example! For more information call 251-8122.

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MIKO PHOTOGRAPHY: Miko Photography offers a full service studio as well as on-location portraiture & wedding and event coverage. Please visit us at www.mikophotography.com. Now you can also earn free portraits by hosting a portrait party! For more details contact Jana at 451-9769.

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Rainbow the Clown: An interactive entertainer, who uses juggling, magic, balloon sculpting and comedy routines to involve the audience in a fun-filled, great time. Award-winning. Primary audience is three-years-old & up. Performs for Birthday parties and much more! Excellent reputation for being Calgary's Balloon Twisting specialist. If you’re not in need of a clown, TWISTIN TEX is Rainbow’s alter ego Balloon Specialist. Email Rainbow at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   or contact 278-9209 or 1-800-898-8552 or visit rainbow-the-clown.com.

ECOBUMZ Earth Friendly Diaper Solutions: Ecobums offers all-in-one cloth diapers like no other AIO’s available. Leak proof sides that contain even the largest messes make them just as convenient as disposables and much more affordable. As well, Ecobums is run by moms for moms. We provide quality baby products across Canada and the US. Check out the website at www.ecobumz.com or call 826-4858.

Keepin’ Baby Safe: Keepin’ Baby Safe’s goal is to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities of children in motor vehicle accidents by increasing awareness and educating families on the importance of child safety. Calgary’s one and only car seat specialists hosting clinics throughout the city and area. For more information visit www.keepinbabysafe.ca.

Universal Caregiver Inc.: Did You Know? The cost of a live-in caregiver/nanny is more reasonable than you might think! Universal Caregiver Inc. is committed to providing you with highly qualified and educated foreign individuals to care for your family. Your children are the most important part of your life. Let us find them the best possible care. We will provide you with a high level of customer service so the three-to four-month process is totally stress free. For more information email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it