Calgary: The Savvy Guide to September
It might still feel like summer, but don’t blink because in a snap you’ll be back to reality. We’ve got the savvy guide to September to make sure your transition goes smoothly.
DO
Buy a basket (or two, or three) of tomatoes
Why? Because they are in season, ripe and ready for the taking—they’re too good to leave behind. Take them home, make a big salad or pasta, and roast the rest. Your family will thank you in the winter months.
GO
To Toons for Toddlers premiere screening of Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue
Why? The Uptown Stage & Screen is a great place to enjoy a latté on Saturday, September 11 at 10:30 am while the kids tune in. Even die-hard Thomas Fans will love this brand new 60 minute film, designed with toddlers and pre-schoolers in mind.
GET
Back on your ‘real world’ sleep schedules
Why? If you start before all regular programming resumes, it won’t be as difficult to get people mobilized in the morning when the time comes.
PLAY
Charades with your kids. Play in teams so the younger family members can participate and learn the rules and actions with some help.
Why? Because you don’t have to be away on vacation or at a cottage to play games. Turn the TV off and have some fun.
READ
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Why? It’s a fascinating story following the trials and tribulations of three women in Jackson, Mississippi in the 1960’s—two are African American maids and the third is a young white woman who returns home from college to find her beloved maid missing. The unlikely group joins together to start a movement that forever changes a town.
SURF
www.mygreenerhouse.ca
Why? Because it’s unbiased and helpful information for people looking for greener solutions for their homes.
GREEN IT
Follow our top three back-to-school green rules: walk or bike to school, buy recycled paper and send reusable water bottles instead of plastic.
Why? Because we have a planet to save and our kids should learn to take responsibility for it, too.
APP IT
Bumblebee Touchbook
Why? Because learning to read on the go can be fun—especially if it means Mom can have a latte.
HELP
Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids
Why? Kids go hungry in Calgary schools every day (and we’re talking thousands of them). Trying to concentrate on school with a rumbling tummy makes success that much more challenging for these disadvantaged children. Help make a difference by providing funds to feed at-risk Calgary kids a lunch every day.
DEAL IT
15% off everything at Raspberrykids.com for the entire month of September. Use code savvymom15.
Why? Because we’re hosting a fun Facebook party with fab online store Raspberry Kids tonight and in celebration, we want to keep the fun going all September long.