Kids & Company Blog

The Slow Death, Revival and Evolution of Romance Post-Kids

Posted on: Tuesday February 28th, 2017

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

Romance does not die a sudden death after a baby. It’s not there one day and poof! gone the next. In fact, mutal love and adoration of a teensy tiny baby that you and our partner created might even generate a new kind of romance as you look at each other in a new, awe-filled… [read more]

Hooked on Hemp Seeds

Posted on: Wednesday February 22nd, 2017

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

There are so many reasons why hemp seeds have become popular over the years! It is one of the highest sources of complete protein out of all the plant based foods and in fact they contain 11 grams of protein in just one teaspoon! It is free of sugar, trans-fat, and cholesterol, and many hemp… [read more]

Family Fun Day

Posted on: Wednesday February 15th, 2017

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

What’s not to love about Family Day weekend? A day dedicated to spending time with your family, a great reason to make memories with the ones you love! There are so many fun things you can do with your family over the holiday weekend. You can go to a local park skating or tobogganing, play… [read more]

Valentine’s Day and Date Night

Posted on: Thursday February 9th, 2017

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

When I wrote my first blog about Valentine’s Day, it was several years ago. I still had two boys in high school and my oldest was just about to get married. I wrote about having 9 Valentines – my husband and 8 kids. Now, I have 3 grandchildren, another due to arrive very soon and… [read more]

Who Is Your Valentine?

Posted on: Wednesday February 8th, 2017

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The origin of Valentine’s Day remains a mystery to this day, with many different stories circulating around the internet on where the holiday came from. Most people think Valentine’s Day is just a holiday created by greeting card companies, however Valentine’s Day dates back to the 14th century when famous poets like Geoffrey Chaucer used… [read more]

Winner Winner Winter Gratin

Posted on: Wednesday February 1st, 2017

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

One casserole that is making a comeback lately is the gratin, a culinary French technique which usually consists of a topping with breadcrumbs, cheese, egg and/or butter and is then broiled to perfection in a shallow dish! Potatoe gratin is one of the most common of gratins which consist of slices of boiled potato that are… [read more]

Toddler talk and late talkers

Posted on: Thursday January 26th, 2017

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

Our oldest didn’t talk early per se, but when he started he was basically in full sentences and had already developed an eloquent and clever linguistic style that would rival the best adult debater. Our youngest was a little later to the party, and although he speaks in sentences LOUDLY and FREQUENTLY, 95% of those… [read more]

Beef & Barley Stew – Featured Recipe

Posted on: Wednesday January 25th, 2017

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

There’s nothing better than a good stew to tide you over on a cold winter day. One of my favourite stews to make during the frosty season is a Beef & Barley Stew, which also happens to be our featured recipe this winter! Barley is one of the oldest domesticated grain crops. It has been… [read more]

Cooking with the Kidco Kitchen

Posted on: Wednesday January 18th, 2017

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

We have had another successful year at Kids & Company opening several new centres across the country! As we continue to grow, our Kidco Kitchen team remains as close knit a family as ever. We are so proud of our dedicated kitchen teams that provide daily healthy, delicious food for all your kiddies. We thought… [read more]

Superfoods to the Rescue

Posted on: Wednesday January 11th, 2017

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Now that the holiday season is over, I’m sure many of you have made it a New Year’s resolution to start eating healthier. Eating right starts with knowing the right foods to eat. Superfoods are important, as they help you maintain your weight, fight illness, and help you live longer. But what is a superfood?… [read more]