Victoria: The Savvy Guide to November

Approach November with a positive, can-do attitude this year. It’s not about ‘getting through the month’. It’s about maximizing the time you have with your kids and your family…even if it is cold and wet and drizzly outside (and you have that long pre-holiday list to attack). Here’s how:

DO
Make your holiday prep list now—and get started on it. 
Why? Because that list includes more than just the gift list—it’s got decorations, event planning, holiday baking, outfit planning and perhaps even travel plans as well. 

GO
Watch the annual salmon run at Goldstream Provincial Park.
Why? There are also wonderful hiking and picnic spots with interesting information throughout the park about the salmon and other wildlife in the area. Kids of all ages will love this outing.

GET
Some Vitamin D for everyone in the family.
Why? Because studies show that our Vitamin D levels go down during the winter months when we need it the most to help us fight the flu, among other medical benefits.

PLAY
Soccer Baseball with the leaves.
Why? It’s an easy game for all ages and it encourages lots of running (and cheering). All you need is a few piles of leaves for the bases and a ball. The pitcher rolls the ball to the man up ‘at bat’ who kicks it and runs around the bases (first, second, third, then home). If the runner gets tagged by someone who catches the ball, he is out.

SURF
www.gogonews.com
Why? Because it’s a new news site for your kids. It’s educational, interesting and entertaining and lets you enjoy the fun of reading the morning news together with your children.

APP IT
BubbleAlpha
Why? Because it helps your kids with their spelling. Really.

READ
Money Smart Mom: Financially Fit Parenting by Sarah Deveau.
Why?  Because it’s full of tips to help save lots of money through simple, everyday changes you can make (you really can).

GREEN IT
At Mom2MomSwap.com
Why? It’s an online Mom-to-Mom sale where moms can sell, buy or swap their stuff.  Save money, save the environment. It’s that easy.

HELP
Participate in finding a cure for diabetes in November as part of Diabetes Awareness Month by donating reusable toys, books, kitchenware, clothing and small appliances.
Why? Because it’s a great opportunity to clear your closets before the holidays and support a great cause at the same time.

DEAL IT
Receive 30% off all regular priced merchandise online at Krickets until November 16 with the code SAVVYMOM.
Why? Because if you haven’t already geared up the kids for winter, now is definitely the time.
(Brought to you by Krickets)

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