Victoria: The Savvy Guide to August

It’s hot and you want to stay cool. So whether you’re embracing the shade, splashing out on the lawn, or keeping cool by the pool, we’ve got some fun ways to make the most of the heat this month.

DO
Have a picnic
Why? Because it’s a great way to get family and friends together for a fabulously fun feast.

GO
Hop over to celebrate Frog Day on August 25
Why? Aside from the fact your kids will think you’re the coolest mom ever when you announce ‘It’s Frog Day’ as you head to Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, you and your tadpoles will get a fabulous biology lesson disguised as pure fun.

GET
A Dyson Air Multiplier
Why? It’s a bladeless fan using special technology that amplifies the air 15 times, so it cools things down and keeps little fingers safer—especially ones that like to poke through things.

PLAY
Water Treasure Hunt
Why? Because pool games are always fun and can include kids of varying ages (read: parents) too. Toddlers in splash pools can try their hand at grasping for shells, pennies or other treasures you’ve placed on the bottom. Older kids can test out their underwater breathing skills diving for objects.

READ
Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner
Why? Another great novel from one of our fave authors, it addresses surrogacy, egg donorship, the rights of a parent and what it means to be a mother through the eyes of a student, a housewife and a socialite (who wasn’t always one). We’ve got five copies to give away.

SURF
www.farmersmarketonline.ca
Why? You can check out market vendors across the country and see what goods they have to offer you online—we think that’s pretty cool.

APP IT
iWriteWords
Why? It’s a great little app that gets your kids excited about tracing letters one line at a time, and rewards their new skills with a game where they tilt or bounce the newly formed letter into a bucket.

GREEN IT
Clean or replace your air conditioning filter
Why? Just as your furnace filter needs to be cleaned or changed regularly, you should also clean or replace your air-conditioning filter. Dirty filters can restrict air flow and reduce your system’s efficiency.

HELP
Raise money for the fight against diabetes at the CFB Esquimalt Navy 10K – 2011
Why? Because nine million Canadians are affected by this disease and your fundraising efforts will help them live a healthy life as the Canadian Diabetes Association works on finding a cure.

DEAL IT
Receive 25% off of everything at Radicool Canada using code KT92 (organization is Savvymom) until August 31
Why? These awesome Australian swim outfits offer 100+ SPF protection for the kids, while being lightweight, bright, durable, and quick to dry.

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