March, 2015 | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

Apple Sauce was one of the very first things I ever made on my own. I remember as a kid, watching my grandfather peeling, and slicing apples and then standing over the stove for hours, tending to his apple sauce. It was always one of my favorites, and every time I eat it, it brings me back to my childhood.…

Amusing summer day trips – 5 Fun Amusement Parks in Canada

PTPAMarch 25, 2015

Maybe you’re thinking of doing a trip out of town or looking for something to do nearby this summer; here’s a few of Canada’s best amusement parks sure to provide fun memories for the whole family. Canada’s Wonderland – Vaughan, Ontario We can’t make a list of amusement parks to consider without Canada’s Wonderland being top of the list it’s…

Food & Drink

Chicken Nuggets with Hidden Vegetables Recipe

PTPAMarch 24, 2015

What’s more kid friendly than chicken nuggets? There isn’t a kid I’ve met who doesn’t LOVE chicken nuggets… heck I know kids who will only eat chicken nuggets. These homemade chicken nuggets are perfect for weeknight meals and freeze great. Sneaking vegetables into food is one of my favorite things to do. The kiddos at my school eat so many…

Everyday Parenting For the Kids

Celebrating National Girl Scout Day on March 12th

PTPAMarch 12, 2015

March 12th will commemorate National Girl Scout Day. this is the day in 1912 when the first eighteen girls were registered in the Girl Scout Organization in Savannah, Georgia. This was the first step taken for the organization of Girl Scouts in empowering young girls through friendship, fun and skill building. Since that date, the Girl Scouts have grown substantially…

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Spring Clean Your Grocery Shopping List – 20 Healthy Buys

PTPAMarch 11, 2015

There is an interesting correlation between what we buy at the grocery store and what we eat. It turns out if we buy bags of cookies and bottles of fruit punch, that is what we will ultimately find to eat and drink when hunger and thirst hits. If we stock the pantry with sugary cereals and packaged muffins, that is…

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Journals to Keep Kids Busy on Vacation

PTPAMarch 6, 2015

I learned how to journal from my grandmother. As a kid we spent many family vacations in England visiting my parent’s roots and extended family, my Grandma helping me record the memories. My first book dates back to 1975. I was three so she did the writing but based on the number of “we fed the ducks” entries I was…

Food & Drink

Yummy Time Saver – Crock Pot Lasagna

PTPAMarch 5, 2015

My little guy is about to turn 8 months, I know right? Where did that time go? As the idea of returning to work is quickly approaching I have been on a mission to make my life easier when I return home after a long day’s work. So I did what pretty much is the go to thing now a…

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