Kids & Company Blog

Why we chose Kids & Company for our boys

Posted on: Thursday December 8th, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

It took a while for me to settle into being a mom. I am very Type A, efficient, organized. I had an idea in my head of what it would be like, the things I would do, the baby we would have. And it’s funny to me now, how much I wanted to be prepared… [read more]

Meatless Mondays

Posted on: Wednesday December 7th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Meatless Mondays have been all the rage lately because they are good for your health, the environment, and your wallet. Going meat free one day each week is such a great way to familiarize your kiddies with foods that are nutritious, delicious while also reducing our ecological footprint.  Transitioning your diet towards meatless meals can… [read more]

Crying on Santa’s Lap and Other Holiday Memories

Posted on: Friday December 2nd, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

As we looked at our family calendar the other day, trying to pinpoint the best day to go get our Christmas tree in between work, sport, school concerts and holiday gatherings, I had a familiar feeling. I felt stressed about the holidays and wondered how we were going to get everything done. When would there… [read more]

The One Pot Wonder

Posted on: Wednesday November 30th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Our parents continually tell me that the hardest part of making a daily nutritious healthy dinner is the dreaded clean up.  They have pots and pans all over the place, food on the counter, floor and sometimes even the ceiling!!  I have a solution for you………..one pot dishes are super convenient as they reduce dishes… [read more]

Establishing a Sleep Routine

Posted on: Thursday November 24th, 2016

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Establishing a sleep routine for your baby can often be challenging and frustrating at times for new parents. I learned the hard way with my first as there was a lot of patting, rubbing and rocking. I decided to get it right with my second!  I think it helped that he loved to sleep (and still does… [read more]

Did Someone Say Retail Therapy?

Posted on: Wednesday November 23rd, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Did someone say retail therapy??  We are celebrating Shopping Day on Saturday December 3rd nationally so that you can have a wonderful day focused on getting ready for the holidays, while we look after your little ones. Once the gift giving is sorted out it is time to focus on my favourite part of any… [read more]

Appetizers That Are Almost Too Cute to Eat

Posted on: Tuesday November 15th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

It’s already mid-November, which means the holidays are right around the corner. December can be very stressful for some people between shopping, party planning, and all the other day-to-day activities of busy Moms and Dads! If you’re the party planner within your friends and family like I am, you know that menu planning is always… [read more]

High Fives from the Highchair

Posted on: Wednesday November 9th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Some new parents feel overwhelmed by having a new baby, and assume that making baby food themselves is too onerous. With all the baby food products, out these days, why bother cooking from scratch when you could conveniently buy it from the supermarket? It may seem like a convenient option; however even organic baby food… [read more]

Creepy Crudité Winner

Posted on: Wednesday November 2nd, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Another year, another successful Creepy Crudité contest. Last week, throughout all of our Kids & Company locations nationally, the kiddies celebrated Halloween by creating edible masterpieces with veggies and pita. This year’s submissions were the most creative and scary ones yet!!! To view all of the Creepy Crudité photos click here to see the album… [read more]

A Note About Independence to My Sons

Posted on: Tuesday November 1st, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

I was raised to be independent by a mother who had experience in the field. Fiercely entrepreneurial, she took on the business world once my sister and I were entered school and with some high-risk hard-work undertakings went from one investment to countless. Semi-retired, she still runs her own businesses, real estate and investments. She’s… [read more]