Backyardigans Sponsor Music & Movement Class in Mississauga

Who explores a coral reef, plays in an octopus garden, and joins the jellyfish ballet - all before snack time? The Backyardigans! Koba Entertainment's hit theatrical production, "The Backyardigans: Sea Deep In Adventure" is returning to Canada!

momstown Mississauga moms and kids were thrilled to be part of an exciting event sponsored by Koba Entertainment and featuring the Backyardigans. This month's Music and Movement class had an undersea circle time theme as our kids went on an underwater adventure in our circle time.

 

Miss Sonia led our circle time and brought some fabulous friends to swim and play with the kids. We had an Octopus, Starfish, Sea Turtle and a Whale join in the fun while the kids sang along to the popular songs adapted to our sea theme.

 

Parachute time was terrific! We stomped, clapped, hopped and shook our sillies out, as well as rowing our boats.   The parachute is always a hit with the kids and the parents!

 

Our very talented event coordinator Caroline made a great aquarium craft. There were also Backyardigans colouring sheets, great bookmarks to take home and one lucky famkily won a prize package of tickets to see the show live in Mississauga! This kind of great sponsored event is just one of the many perks of a momstown.ca membership!

Would you like to see the Backyardigans Live too? You can on March 16th, in Mississauga at the Living Arts Centre! 

Sensory Activities for Babies and Preschoolers

Puzzles and Playdough and cutouts, oh my!  momstown Mississauga moms and excited little ones met at The Creative Kids Place for one of our great sensory programs, Puzzles and Playdough. momstown supplied the puzzles, playdough and fun cookie cutter shapes, while the kids supplied the creativity!  Smiles and giggles flowed as they rolled and molded and flattened the playdough, and then used the cutter shapes to create some silly combinations.  

Some of the kids favourites were the red ducks, green stars and blue dogs!  We decided to sneak in some learning as well, and used the cutouts to help the kids with letter and number recognition.  Their imaginative little minds then took over, as they created some yummy pretend playdough snacks.  They were even generous enough to share with their mamas, allowing them to have a pretend taste too!  

The puzzles were also a big hit with both the toddlers and the babies in attendance.  The toddlers kept their little hands busy, working on their fine motor skills by piecing the puzzles together, while the babies focused on the bright colours and busy patterns.  

Our farm peg puzzle seemed to be the favourite of the day!  Puzzles and Playdough is just one of the many exciting monthly programs we offer through momstown Mississauga.  Why not join us next time? We’d love to see what your little one’s imagination can come up with!

Our membership is $45 for the year and includes all the events, crafts etc. You can purchase yours here or consider giving one as a gift for the holidays! 

momstown Mississauga's Junior Chefs Create Lasagne with Chef Boyardee

momstown Mississauga's Junior Chefs cooked up some delicious recipes last week at our Chef Boyardee sponsored event. The moms and kids made take home lasagnas using Mini Ravioli's from Chef Boyardee as the base ingredient. 

Cooking & Eating the Chef's Recipes

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The easy open cans allowed the kids to scoop the mini raviolis out into our baking trays after a quick spray with Pam. By adding fresh vegetables, cheese and spices our Junior Chefs were able to create a whole different meal with the canned mini raviolis! Our moms all agreed the taste was surprising. Using the canned pasta as the base to a main meal was an inspiration!  

Quotes from our message board:  

I was pleasantly impressed!
Canned pasta is always kinda a stigma almost for me anyways! So I was curious to taste what you could make with it. To be honest, this is the first time I have ever had Chef Boyardee too and I enjoyed the dishes that were made.  I would totally make them again for my kids! 

I cannot believe how spoiled we were!  An apron for my daughter to take home, cans of food given to us, and we made dinner for that night, which btw both my husband and kids loved and I will be making again!  What a good idea to add spinich to make it healthier.  :)  We are for sure coming to the next junior chefs!!! 

I was impressed as well! I usually stay away from canned foods like this but it really is a quick meal for those busy nights and adding the vegetables and other ingredients it turned out pretty good! We heated up the meal the kids got to make at the event for dinner and dad loved it!

Yummy! 

Did you know that Chef Boyardee can help to make meal time enjoyable for the whole family by providing quick and easy meal ideas!? Yummy enriched pasta, cheese and meaty tomato sauce, Chef Boyardee is a hot and hearty meal or snack.  It’s kid approved pasta, and has no preservatives!

momstown Mississauga families sampled two recipes at our junior chef event, in addition to making the take home lasagnas. The Chef's Pizzaroni Skillet and the Chef's mini-ravioli lasagne. 

Mini Ravioli Lasagne  & Pizzaroni Skillet 

Ravioli Lasagna

Ingredients

• 2 cans (2 x 425 g) Chef Boyardee^® Mini Ravioli^®, Beef Ravioli or Lasagna
• 1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped spinach
• 2 cups (500 mL) grated Mozzarella cheese, separated into 1 cup (250 mL) portions
• 1 cup (250 mL) 2% cottage cheese or Ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) Italian seasoning

Directions

1. Spray 8" square or round baking pan with PAM^®.
2. Spread 1 can of pasta on the bottom of the baking pan. Place chopped spinach in a glass bowl and microwave for 10 seconds; drain. Spread spinach over pasta and top with cottage or Ricotta cheese, 1 cup (250 mL) Mozzarella cheese and ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) Italian seasoning.
3. Layer second can of pasta. Top with remaining Mozzarella and Italian seasoning.
4. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Allow 10 minutes to stand before serving. 

March Break Family Activities for Mississauga Moms

There is a lot going on the week of March Break at momstown Mississauga for moms, kids and even the babies (for whom this is just another week). If you haven't joined yet - this is the month to do it!
First up this March we have a SUPER exciting Baby Basics Program on March 7th is being sponsored by Fisher Price. You can read about all the party details here - we'll be raffling off 4 fabulous toys from Fisher Price at the event!



To officially "kick off" March Break our first weekend event is the Sports Spring Fling Family Event at the Sports Training Academy on Sunday March 10th. Parents and kids will have the chance to test out the equipment and their programming. All this will be followed up by crafts and a yummy free lunch! Sign up on our calendar for this fun family event.



Throughout the week momstown Mississauga has lots going on for everyone.

• A night out at our Bookclub for our mamas
• Discovery Field Trip to see some Dinosaurs at The Royal Botanical Gardens
• Sip N Stroll at Square One, 
• Mom & Tot Dinner
• A Fun Swim, 
• St. Patricks Day Party for our Babies and much much more!

If you are fighting off cabin fever you can always check our nation site momstown.ca for great craft ideas, meal suggestions, peer support from moms going through the same things as you on our minds & moments blogs or to enter our many contests.

Join us by signing up for your Free 4 Week Trial Membership today.
momstown Mamas have fun all month long not just special occasions like March Break!


Here is a Roundup of what's going on in the City of Mississauga!

The City of Mississauga offers full day programs for kids ages 5 and up! There are also a variety of swimming and skating lessons being offered for this week as well as the popular  half day  camps to keep your kids from saying "I'm Bored"! (at least not until Wed)

Mississauga Libraries March Break Activities are running at the Mississauga Library Branches.  There are many special Programs with Creature Quest animals, magic shows, Mad Science, Storytimes and more. 

  

Mississauga's Maple Syrup Festival at the Bradley Museum. There will be daily wagon rides, kids can tap a tree, check a sap line, historic demonstrations and tour, pancakes and kids crafts! 

The rink is open the whole week from 10am - 10pm at Celebration Square. This is the perfect family friendly way to get some exercise and enjoy "downtown Mississauga"!

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