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GIVEAWAY: Need Some Help With Spring Cleaning? #PGmom

2013-05-08T17:22:21Z

I’ve already begun my spring cleaning. I do a little bit each day as opposed to taking a day or two and cleaning like mad. Either way is fine, as long as you get it done. I’ve missed a spring cleaning before (two of my kids were born in the spring and who wants to clean the whole house with a newborn?) and I don’t recommend it because things just get so much worse.

While you are cleaning surfaces and sorting clutter, you may want some cleaning supplies to make things easier.

Spring Cleaning Kit

Thanks to P&G, I have a Gain Spring Cleaning Kit valued at $80 for one lucky CANADIAN winner.

The kit includes:

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Select-a-Size
Mr. Clean with Gain Spray
Swiffer Dust & Shine with Gain
Swiffer Sweeper Kit
Swiffer Sweeper with Gain Dry Refills
Swiffer Sweeper with Gain Wet Refills
Swiffer Wetjet Kit
Swiffer Wetjet with Gain Solution
Swiffer Duster Kit
Swiffer Duster Refill
Gain Fireworks Original Scent Booster

Some Quick Tips from P&G

Use Gain Fireworks Original Scent Booster when you wash winter clothing before packing it away to keep it smelling fresh.
Use a Swiffer duster to get those often neglected areas such as baseboards, blinds or ceiling fans.
Use Mr. Clean Magic Erasers to remove scuffs, crayon marks and finger prints from your walls.

So do you want to enter the giveaway? Details are below. Unlike my regular giveaways, this one is open for only ONE WEEK so your chances are really good!

Prize	Gain Spring Cleaning Kit as above
Retail Value	Approx. $80
Open To	Canadian Residents 18+
Enter Until	May 15, 2013 11:59 PM EST
Other	By entering the following contest you are accepting that if you win your contact information will be shared with a P&G PR and shipping agency for the purpose of mailing your prize. Please allow 4-6 weeks from the contest closure date to receive your prize. This giveaway may appear on other blogs as part of the #PGmom program. However, to be fair, you can only win once per giveaway. If your name is chosen more than once, another winner will be selected. See full terms & conditions on rafflecopter form.

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Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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CDMN Canada 3.0 Digital Media Conference May 14-15 in Toronto, ON

2013-05-03T20:02:56Z

Canada 3.0 is a national digital media conference in its fifth year. It’s being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (I’ve been there, it’s beautiful!) Amber Mac (social media author, speaker, TV host and entrepreneur) will be the emcee and is expected to draw 2000+ attendees.

Canada 3.0 is run by the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN). Connect, Collaborate and Commercialize at CDMN Canada 3.0 Digital Media Conference with speakers such as Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, Group Director of Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook Steve Irvine, NASA’s Deputy Social Media Manager Jason Townsend (via video conference), Author and Editor-in-Chief of Wired magazine and game designer, futurist and author Jane McGonigal.

Innovation and Commercialization

Highlights include:

Success stories of Canadian innovation
Learn tools to successfully commercialize your digital media products
65+ mentoring roundtables (Topics: productivity, connectivity, access to capital, access to talent, mobilization of digital content)
Interactive showcase of 100+ companies involved in Canadian digital media and ICT innovation.
Winners of CDMN Moonshot Awards* will be announced on opening day
Two other conferences within this conference! (GRAND’s 2013 annual and Interactive Ontario’s INplay)

* “The CDMN Moonshot Awards, recognizes companies that have accelerated growth, innovation or productivity through adoption of digital media”

You can find programming updates, registration details and partnership and sponsorship opportunities on the website at http://www.cdmn.ca/canada30.

Disclosure: I received compensation for this post. Regardless, I only share information I believe in. See my disclosure policy for more.

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#MonthofMom 30 Day Photo Challenge #PGmom

2013-05-03T02:22:03Z

Do you love to take photographs? Procter & Gamble is hosting a 30 day photo challenge in celebration of moms and Mother’s Day this May.

Take a photo that fits the theme each day and post it on your favourite photo sharing site to participate.

I will be posting to instagram and twitter and you can find all my pictures because they will have the #MonthofMom hashtag attached to them. I hope you will join me? All the details are below.

Thanks to P&G for hosting this fun challenge.

Disclosure: As a #PGmom I will receive compensation for joining in the challenge everyday and spreading the word about the challenge. I do hope you will join me though, it will be fun! The views, opinions and photographs expressed on this blog and in my social networks are my own.

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Fisher Price Favourites (Top 12) Plus Discount #FPFavourites

2013-04-05T16:25:04Z

I have always been surrounded by Fisher Price toys. At home, at playgroup, at my friend’s houses, when I was a child, even in the church nursery where we run our Girl Guide unit. I have fond memories of many toys of my childhood and many of them were Fisher Price, although the older versions. In fact the Fisher Price toys at the church nursery ARE the older versions.

In fact I created a Pinterest board about my childhood, pinning toys and objects I had as a child, some of which were Fisher Price.

The Fisher Price Favourites List

These 12 products have been deemed to be the Fisher Price Favourites based on:

being tried, tested and true for many years in many countries around the world
lasting through generations of children
that they encourage child development and support children in reaching their milestones

Ocean Wonders Aquarium
My Little Snugabunny Cradle N Swing
Infant to Toddler Rocker
SpaceSaver High Chair
Discover’n Grow Jumperoo
Brilliant Basics Rock a Stack
Laugh & Learn Love to Play Puppy
Laugh & Learn Say Please Tea Set
Laugh & Learn Click ‘n Learn Remote
Brilliant Basics Stroll-Along Walker
Little People Wheelies Stand ‘ n Play Rampway
Little People Animal Sounds Farm

Why Fisher Price is Worth It

Of the above list, I currently own: Ocean Wonders Aquarium, Brilliant Basics Rock a Stack and Laugh & Learn Love to Play Puppy. I own an older version of those toys because I own the same ones I had when my 7 year old was a baby. These products have lasted me through 3 kids and are showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon. That’s what I like best about Fisher Price toys. I’d much rather pay a little bit more than a cheap toy brand to have a toy that will not break during my child’s lifetime. The thing is, they really aren’t much more!

Little People Wheelies Stand ‘n Play Rampway

We have the Little People Wheelies Stand ‘n Play Rampway at our playgroup and my son loved it so much I had intended to buy him one for last Christmas. I couldn’t find any in the stores however so I bought the Fisher Price Wheelies Loop n Swoops Amusement Park instead. It’s very similar but he doesn’t play with it as much as he does the rampway at playgroup.

I frequent our playgroup (at least 3 times a week) and I must say that the rampway is one of the most favourite toys. You rarely ever see one child playing with it either. As soon as one grabs the cars and goes over there, two or three more children crawl, toddle or walk over to play. It can be played from all sides which makes it a perfect “group” toy.

Ocean Wonders Aquarium

As I stated, I own an older version of this musical crib toy. My children always have music to sleep at night. They always have and I would not be surprised if they always will. My oldest two have migrated to a CD and stereo but my youngest has to have his Ocean Wonders Aquarium music playing to go to sleep. He knows how to turn it on and off himself as needed and helps calm him down to go to sleep. When used with the music and lights but not the movement, the batteries actually last a pretty good amount of time. As soon as my son Liam is laid down in his crib, he ask for his music.

The only thing I thought could be improved on the old version was a remote control which was added to the new version (see below.) However I’ve been happy with my original and have used it with 3 children now with no problems.

Want to Learn More?

If you want to learn more about the Fisher Price Favourites products, there is a dedicated website where you can learn about each toy and gear item. If you want to know what’s so good about Fisher Price products though, you’ll have to get one and see for yourself.

Who Wants a Discount?

Thanks to Mom Central Canada and Fisher Price, you can use the code FISHERPRICE20 at the Toys R Us website to receive 20% off Fisher-Price favourites at Toys ‘R Us! This PIN is effective March 29 to April 30, 2013

Disclosure: I am part of the Fisher-Price Blogger Campaign with Mom Central Canada and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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Lean Cuisine Fresh Inspirations: Simmer AND Steam

2013-04-05T18:06:55Z

Lean Cuisine Fresh Inspirations

Microwaveable meals like Lean Cuisine Fresh Inspirations are perfect for:

When you need a quick but filling meal on a busy day.
When you need to bring your own lunch but want something more than a sandwich or fast food.
You want to try new meals or flavours but don’t want to make a whole meal yourself or get it from a restaurant (and then potentially not like it and waste money.)

Lean Cuisine makes microwaveable meals for the health conscious person. The new Fresh Inspirations line brings 6 new meals that will be simmered and steamed at the same time.

Fresh Inspirations Flavours

Thai Chicken (Chicken in Thai sauce with sweet baby corn and market vegetables on whole grain brown rice)
Chicken Teriyaki (Chicken in sweet Teriyaki sauce, snap peas and a vegetable medley served on brown rice)
Chili Lime Beef (Beef in a zesty Asian-inspired sauce, edamame, red peppers and broccoli served on of white rice)
Roast Garlic Chicken (Chicken in a creamy garlic sauce served with red potatoes, broccoli and zucchini)
Shrimp Alfredo (Shrimp in a creamy Alfredo sauce, fusilli pasta, broccoli, yellow carrots and red peppers)
Mediterranean Chicken (Broccoli, carrots and red bell peppers, served with chicken and penne pasta in a tomato sauce)

The Taste Test

I tried the Chicken Teriyaki, Chili Lime Beef, Roast Garlic Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo. My favourite was the Shrimp Alfredo. I am picky so I wasn’t wild about the sauces but since they are cooked separately from the vegetables, I was able to not add all the sauce so it wasn’t too overpowering for me. I really appreciated this.

My brother had the Chicken Teriyaki and Mediterranean Chicken. He’s not as picky as me and he says they were both very good. The Thai Chicken is still in my freezer. Reading the instructions seemed a bit complicated at first but it’s really not. There are just a few steps.

Simmer & Steam Technology

I think it’s neat how the meat simmers in the sauce while the vegetables steam. The video below shows how that works.

Visit Lean Cuisine Online

To find out more about Lean Cuisine products or check out their tips or meal plans, visit Lean Cuisine.

*Disclosure: I or a member of my review team received the product mentioned above free of charge by the company or PR representative in exchange for this post. No other compensation was provided. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

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Superhero Costumes for Your Child from Anytime Costumes

2013-03-29T04:22:51Z

This is Not Our First Superhero Costume

My husband and my brother are both heavily into comic books and superheroes so naturally, there interest has rubbed off on my daughters. Our whole family were superheroes from the Batman family for Halloween 2012. My younger daughter, pictured here, loves to dress up so when I asked her if she’d like one of the superhero costumes her answer was…

“YEAH!” (said deafeningly loud and repeatedly while jumping around the room)

My daughter gets very excited over anything she likes. We looked at the Anytime Costumes website and while she liked a few of them, she ultimately decided to go with Wonder Woman.

Ordering and Sizing

I didn’t place an order the same way a customer would but I can say that shipping is pretty fast. The costume was in it’s plastic pouch inside a padded envelope. It arrived in tip top shape. The website is easy to navigate and find what you are looking for. There are TONS of costumes to choose from for babies to adults for every imaginable character, type, era, holiday and even what you might NOT think of.

I did have problems deciding on a size. The size chart on the website puts my 5 year old at 3 different sizes. She is one row for her age, another for her height and yet another for her waist size. Pictured below is the US Size Chart with where my daughter fits marked. There is an International chart too but I know Imperial measurements best for body measurements. The website mentions it runs small so I was going to get the Medium but they were out of stock so I just ordered the small. See how it fits in the next section.

The Costume Arrives

As 5 year olds are apt to do, she promptly forgot about the costume until it arrive on our doorstep. Then the excited screaming and jumping started all over again. The pictures above were taken right after she put on the costume for the first time. The costume stayed on for the rest of the day and there have been a few other days since then of non-stop wearing.

So above I mentioned having sizing issues. As you may be able to tell from the pictures, the dress itself is a bit too short for her but she has been wearing tight pants under it so that’s not a problem. We found some of the accessories to be too big though but not so big she cannot use it. The belt is loose, but she fit under the Toddler size waist so that’s not a surprise. It stays up though. The arm bands are loose enough she can pull them up to her armpits but again, they don’t really fall off and she loves them. The headband fits just right and the boot covers slip down a bit but overall, fit fine.

The cape is attached to the shirt and the boot covers have elastic bands that got under your feet/shoes to hold them on. The headband also uses and elastic band so it can stretch to fit the child’s head.

Quality and Price

The material is of a cheaper variety but that’s why you can get it for a manageable price. For those of us who can’t spend $60+ on a child’s costume, this is perfect. I was disappointed however that there was a rip in one of the boot covers the day she got it. I think it may have been ripped when we got it as we noticed it just after she put it on, before she had even played in it. It’s on the seam though so I can fix it. It’s not going to last through multiple hand me downs or a year of wearing it all day every day, but it is perfectly fine as a Halloween costume or for your child’s play dress up bin.

The prices vary depending on which costume you are looking at and what size you want. The superhero costume I bought is sold for $29.99 and there are often discounts for holidays and special promotions.

Costumes Support Your Child’s Imaginative Play

Imaginative play is a normal part of childhood and a costume just helps get them started in the right direction. Do your children dress up in costumes?

*Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other compensation was provided. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

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5 Ways To Treat Yourself (Guide for Parents)

2013-03-28T19:26:39Z

Being a parent is hard work and parents deserve a treat. Whether it’s a planned event or just an impromptu relaxation session, it’s okay to do something just for you.

The following ideas can be used to treat a parent or parents of any kind. Married couples, single parents, step parents, parents of babies, parents of teenagers or any type of family. Some require a little money while others are free.

If you are anything like me, you put everyone else before you and never find any time for yourself. While it’s great to help others, we all need “me” time

5 Ways to Treat Yourself

The most important thing is to remember to take the time to treat yourself. I know it’s hard to find the time, I do. When the kids go to bed, most days I just want to curl up on my bed and sleep. If it’s been one of those days, pick one of the more relaxed ways to treat yourself below.

Takeout Doesn’t Have to Be for the Whole Family

Feed the kids something quick and easy and then send them to bed. Once they are in bed, order in for just you, or just you and your significant other. To make it even more of a treat, order something different than what you always order. You don’t have to feed the kids so no worrying about ordering food that’s more mild or will make your picky children happy. Order what YOU like. Need some ideas or want to find a place to order from? You can use Just-Eat to order directly from participating restaurants in Canada that are close to you.

Have a Spa Night at Home

You can customize this for your wants and needs. Soak in the tub with some candles and mood music. Add a glass of wine or champagne if that’s something that appeals to you. If not, perhaps a flavoured water or some iced tea or lemonade. Whatever makes you feel good. Just relax in the tub the whole time or actually give yourself a spa treatment. Do your own manicure and pedicure, put cucumber slices over your eyes and use a face mask. If your significant other would be into it, you can take turns in the tub (unless you are one of those lucky people with a huge tub.) Do each other’s hands, give each other a massage. Tailor the spa night for however long you have too. Only have 30 minutes till your kids come home from school? Soak and do your nails at the same time.

Yoga, Tai Chi or Progressive Relaxation

All three are great for renewing your mind and body and de-stressing. All three can be free if you do them at home on your own. Use the library to find books or videos to show you how to do it if you don’t know how. Remember to take your time and go slow, none of them should be rushed. If you have the time and money, take a class.

I’ll start you off by telling you Progressive Relaxation is when you lie still on your back and deep breath until you are in a state of relaxation and slow breath. Then you tense up and then fully relax the different parts of your body one at a time until your whole body feels relaxed. For example tense up your foot, then relax. Move up your body, alternating sides for body parts you have more than one of and remembering to hold the tensing before you relax. If you fall asleep, that’s okay.

Go to Your Favourite Place

If you have the chance to actually leave the house, take some time to go to your favourite place. It could be the park, the library, a book store, the shoe store, the gym, the movie theater, the museum, a friend’s house, ANYWHERE. Remember it’s a treat, so don’t go somewhere because you’ve been needing to go there or you feel you should. This is the time to go that place you love going but never seem to have the time anymore. If it’s a place you can spend money and you have some, go shopping. If you don’t have money to spend, window shop or make a wish list for your next birthday. Just enjoy it.

Curl Up with a Good Book (or Magazine)

It seems like the more children you have, the less time you have for reading. So when you do get even a few moments to yourself, grab a book. Not a parenting book, not required reading for a class, but the book you’ve been wanting to get to for a while but just haven’t had the time. Not a book person? A magazine or three works too! Although technically reading is a single person activity, if your significant other likes to read too, sometimes it’s fun to read together. You each read your own book, you just sit together while doing it. You’re spending time together but still treating yourself with what you are interested in.

So tell me, have you done any of these recently? Do you have another idea for how to treat yourself?

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Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Just-Eat. All content written by me. See my disclosure policy for more.

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5 Tax Tips for Canadian Families

2013-03-21T04:58:49Z

If you haven’t tackled your taxes yet this year, these tax tips for Canadian families should help you prepare, or at least answer a few questions. The tax deadline is April 30, 2013 so don’t put it off too long!

My father used to joke (at least I hope it was a joke!) that he got married and had children for the tax deductions. When I was young though, there weren’t even as many as there are today!

(Is there a giveaway below? You’ll have to read and see!)

5 Tax Tips for Canadian Families

Disclaimer: This post was created using information provided by H&R Block. I am NOT a tax professional. If you have further questions on how these tax credits work, you will need to ask a professional. You can even call a local H&R Block for advice.

Claim the Kids

Families receive a $2,191 Child Tax Credit for EACH child under the age of 18 which results in a $328 tax savings per child. These credits can be used to lower the amount payable by the parent and if all of it is not needed for one parent, a spouse or common-law partner can receive the rest.

Children’s Fitness Credit

Parents of children under 16 who were enrolled in an eligible program of physical activity can receive a non-refundable credit up to $500. You must have kept your receipts. Disabled children are included up to age 18. Ask a professional or look it up yourself what activities are eligible.

Children’s Arts Credit

Parents of children under 16 who were enrolled in an eligible program (could include language classes, Girl Guides, art classes, ballet lessons etc.) can receive a non-refundable credit up to $500. You must have receipts. Ask a professional or look it up yourself what activities are eligible.

Public Transit Passes

Do you use public transit passes? You can claim a non-refundable tax credit for your passes. This includes passes bought for dependent children under 19. The passes must be for a period of at least one month or weekly passes purchased over a period of four consecutive weeks. Electronic payment cards also qualify.

Savings Grants

To encourage you to save for future education or financial security for a disabled family member, the government offers two different grants. The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) is $500 per year for those with RESPs. If you have a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) you are eligible for the Canada Disability Savings Grant which provides matching government contributions. Lower income families are eligible for a one-time Canada Disability Savings Bond of up to $1000 to get the plan started.

It’s Tax Time

There are a couple options for doing your taxes. You can go see an H&R Block professional like I do every year. If you like to do things yourself, you might be interested in the H&R Block Computer program for doing taxes online.

Thanks to the company, I have two codes for doing your taxes online that will make it FREE. If you win you will get a code to enter in at the Taxes Online page which will allow you to do them free. The codes will expire on the tax deadline though, April 30.

Giveaway

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Open To	Canadian Residents 18+
Enter Until	April 4, 2013
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Rise of the Guardians on Blu-Ray and DVD

2013-03-29T04:05:53Z

Rise of the Guardians

On March 14, one day before Rise of the Guardians came out on Blu-Ray and DVD, my children and I had a Rise of the Guardians viewing party. We were sent the movie plus some fun items to make our viewing party special.

Unveiling the Viewing Party Kit

My kids were super excited to see what the viewing party kit held. It all came in the reusable bag which is actually bigger than many reusable bags and made of that plastic material that is easy to wipe down. We were went a pair of bunny ears which my kids have been fighting over, a nightlight (uses batteries and can mount on the wall), tattoos and items for egg decorating, a flower pot that can be decorated, Forget Me Not flower seeds and watering can, Easter Candy and a pack of 2 hopping egg toys which you can get on select Rise of the Guardians DVDs and Blu-rays.

Watching Rise of the Guardians on DVD

Since we were watching it in the living room, we had to watch the DVD version. Just my 7 year old, 5 year old, (almost) 2 year old and me. I was worried about my girls as they are scared of everything on TV it seems, even the Madeline movies and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. However they surprised me by not being scared and sitting through the whole thing. So we hunkered down and ate some candy. My youngest, Liam, played with the toy eggs while watching the movie. Alastrin (below) also had a tooth fairy toy from McDonalds.

What We Liked

Since the viewing party I’ve watched it again and everyone around me is asking to borrow the movie! My girls loved the movie, especially Alastrin who has just been gushing about how great the movie is and how it wasn’t scary at all.

Morgan said her favourite character was the Tooth fairy while Alastrin loved the Sandman and Jack Frost the best (which is surprising since she is the fairy lover.) Their favourite part had to do with Sandman too.

What We Didn’t Like

I enjoyed the movie (more so the second time around) but there were a few things that just bothered me. I tend to be analytical and nit picky for some things and so it bothered me that Santa and the Easter Bunny were not what I expected.

The Easter Bunny has an Australian accent and is NOT fluffy and cute but tough and muscular. Since not much has been said about where the Easter Bunny like where he lives, how he decorates the eggs or how he gets around, I was fine with that they portrayed.

However there are plenty of stories of Santa Claus and how Christmas works and the movie just wasn’t right. Since when does Santa go by the name of North? I wasn’t thrilled with the how toys are made part or how NOT fat and jolly he was. Since when does Santa have a Russian accent?

Planting Forget-Me-Nots

Since it was late after the movie, we planted our flowers at a different time. The paper comes out of the pot so it can be decorated so I let my 5 year old Alastrin decorate it. Then we put it back in, added dirt and seeds and some water.

We Love Holiday Movies

I’m glad to have another Holiday movie to add to my collection although I’m not sure just where to put it since it covers more than one holiday. If I have to pick through, I’d pack it away with the Easter things as more of that holiday is mentioned and it takes place a few days before Easter.

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Girl Guides of Canada Invites You to Try Now Join Later

2013-03-22T19:36:18Z

If your daughter has wanted to try out Guiding (in Ontario) but you were afraid to make a commitment without knowing how you and your daughter would like it, here’s your chance.

Try Now Join Later

Girl Guides of Canada is hosting another round of Try Now. Join Later for Ontario residents. I know that image is hard to read so this is what it says:

For the months of April, May and June, girls can try Girl Guides of Canada, the original activity-based organization for girls in Canada and receive their Membership for FREE*! *Weekly activity dues and special event fees may apply.

Your daughter is invited to take part in the remaining unit meetings this Spring. As an added bonus, she will be included in our Spring Renewal process for the upcoming Guiding year that starts in the fall, giving her priority renewal before open registration begins in June.

ABOUT GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA-GUIDES DU CANADA: As the largest organization in the world for girls and women, Girl Guides is committed to providing girls with opportunities to build self-esteem, learn new things, have fun and make new friends. Our programs help girls to develop a sense of responsibility and independence, develop team skills and respect for each other, offer service to their communities and most importantly, discover the best in themselves. As part of a world-wide organization in 145 countries with 10 million members, the opportunities are endless!

You’ll Be Saving $140+

While you will still have to pay dues (usually around $1 a week) and any fees for extra activities you choose to send your daughter to, the registration fee will be waived. Your daughter will get a chance to check out the branch of Guiding that she would fit under and see what it’s all about.

There are units all over Canada but only Ontario is participating in Try Now Join Later. Call the 1-800-565-8111 number to find your local unit and find out more.

What Branch Is My Child Under?

Connect with Guiding

You can find out more about Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada on the official website.

You might also want to check out the Girl Guides CAN Blog, GGC on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

If It Isn’t Fun.. It Isn’t Guiding!

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