Kids & Company Blog

Parenting Hacks: Taking Babies on Airplanes

Posted on: Thursday July 14th, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

Summer and vacations are supposed to be exciting and relaxing, right? Descriptions of flying with your baby or toddler rarely use those words! If you plan to take to the air with your little ones, here are some of our hard-learned tips for traveling with kids. Pack a change of clothes for everyone in the… [read more]

Summer Veggie Grillin’

Posted on: Wednesday July 13th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Barbeque season is upon us. And what better way to enjoy our veggies than having that hint of smoky flavour, a crispy charred outside and warm soft inside! It becomes a real treat when we can finally utilize our barbeques, not only for delicious food, but also for fast and convenient cooking. Vegetables tend to… [read more]

Versatile Zucchini

Posted on: Wednesday July 6th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Zucchini is one of those foods that can be enjoyed on the patio or by the fire depending on the way it is cooked. Not only is it multi-seasonal, but this summer squash also has a multitude of nutritional benefits that make it a veggie that should be consumed all seasons! It is extremely hydrating… [read more]

Five Reasons Camping with Little Ones is Terrible and Two Reasons to do it Anyways

Posted on: Thursday June 30th, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

We used to be adventurous, and then we had kids. At first, you trick yourself into thinking you will still be the exploratory, spontaneous, easy-going people you were before, and maybe you are for a while. Things with one new baby was not the slap-in-the-face-change we had expected, and we found an infant to be… [read more]

Canada Day Weekend

Posted on: Wednesday June 29th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

If you’re planning on going away to enjoy the long weekend, planning ahead is a necessity if you want your kiddies to stay entertained during those long road trips. Long car rides can be very stressful when you aren’t equipped with ways to amuse your children for periods of time. Here are some ways you… [read more]

Drink the Punch

Posted on: Wednesday June 22nd, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Punch seems to be experiencing a beverage renaissance these days. Creative concoctions are being ladled into fancy cups at some of the best parties in town. Everyone loves a good mocktail and what better time of year to bring out the family punch bowl than when you are hosting a neighbourhood BBQ.   Make delicious and… [read more]

Managing Childhood Disease

Posted on: Tuesday June 21st, 2016

Posted by: Zara Alibhai

Some parents hope for a boy, others a girl. Many wish for their children to become exceptional, becoming a rode scholar, or Olympic athlete. However, there is one universal thing that every parent wishes for, that their child is healthy. For a few unfortunate parents, this is not the case, they are faced with the… [read more]

Transitioning into Summer

Posted on: Thursday June 16th, 2016

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Summer is fast approaching!  And that means getting your child ready for summer. Whether they are just learning how to swim, almost off school for the summer, or preparing for camp, the summer season can be a big (and fun!) transition.  As a mother of eight, I have learned to make the most of these… [read more]

Father’s Day!

Posted on: Wednesday June 15th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

On June 19th we are celebrating Father’s Day, a special day dedicated to all the wonderful daddies in the world.  It represents the day when we tell our dad how much he means to us and how lucky we are to have him in our life. Though you don’t need a special occasion to convey… [read more]

The big question……….Quinoa VS. Rice????

Posted on: Wednesday June 8th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Quinoa has become increasingly popular over the past decade, and it’s no wonder why. Its delicious nutty flavour is high in fibre and iron, plus it has a greater protein content than rice. Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat. It is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids. What… [read more]