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Pink & Blue Magazine Halloween Issue, Issue 7 Pink & Blue Buzz 4-Costume ideas from pictures that of our reader’s sent in of their kids in wicked costumes! Fashion
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Editors Letter:
Halloween is upon and is my husband’s favourite holiday! Well, he is a big kid and maybe we don’t let our inner kid out enough. Children help us connect to our inner child. Our playful spirit needs to come alive, it often gets dampened by financial issues, work, stress, parent-teachers meetings, laundry and everyday life. We stress to our kids that we should model good behaviour, such as eating healthy, being a good person, not passing judgement, being a good friend, sharing, and not bullying. But, do we realize that we are not being a role model at all. Kids pick up on our energy, even if you don’t scream they feel if your in a bad mood or have anxiety. Hey, we are all doing the best we can! But, children are very receptive. Moms need to decompress and have mommy time in order to be happy and stay positive.If the mom is happy, the whole family is happy. Like the saying, Happy Wife is a Happy Life. People in society are hiding behind their masks so to speak. Just because your on social media does not mean that the social rules don’t apply and you can just let everything go. People see your FB profiles, they know who you are! You cannot hide behind the social media platforms. You still have to play nice on the playground and abide by the honour code. Just like on the P&B forum people are not supposed to advertise but, they do. Do they get away with it? How about stealing, you can steal and not get caught or run a red light and not get a ticket. What about Karma? Psychologists say that people choose unconsciously what they really want to be when they choose their Halloween Costume. Did you always want to be a Super Hero for instance? Then, be that super hero and let that inner super hero out by transforming negativity into positivity. Do it for our P&B community. We want our P&B community and forum to be one that continues to flourish and be positive. Passing judgement onto others is feeding negativity. Negativity is stopped when we conciousley choose not to react! If you don’t have something nice to say then don’t say it at all! Let’s make the world a better place by doing little acts of kindness, smiling at someone passing by, sharing a positive quote, charity, and being a good person. So whoever you are or choose to be this Halloween & in Life, find that playful part of you and let it soar. Be that fun parent even if you feel silly. Those memories are the ones that you remember when you look back at your life. The little things that seem so insignificant wind up being the most important in life. The big things that you make such a big deal over of are the least important. Reflect on your inner child and your energy. Be the change you want to see in the World!
xo Nicole Bloomberg, Mom in Chief
es, it’s that time of year again when you buy yummy treats for those adorable trick or treaters but end up eating most of the treats yourself. Treats are just half of the Halloween trail. Costumes are the other half and the two together are synonymous with a great and hyper Halloween night. So, let’s focus on costumes. Running to the dollar store to stock up on Halloween costumes can be fun even if you have to sort through messy shelves to find all the costumes and accessories your kids desire. Save some time and follow these top ten kid’s Halloween costume choices: 1. Frozen character’s-Ana, Elsa and Kristof (Costco, Disney Store, Target) 2. Cheerleader (Bestbuy.ca, that’s right Bestbuy.ca) 3. Witch (ToysRus, Dollar Store) 4. Malificent (Party City, ToysRUs) 5. Hello Kitty (Walmart, The Party Store) 6. Lego Movie Characters (ToysRus, Walmart,Target) 7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (ToysRUs) 8. Police officer (Dollar Store, Giant Tiger) 9. Captain America (Sears.ca) 10. Iron Man (Costco, partycity.ca)
Act fast before selection is depleted and pressure on you mounts. This is one occasion where you will want to keep your little ones happy.
s a new mom, I know that the worries surrounding your precious baby can be endless. Being proactive when it comes to your child’s oral health will help to ensure that your Little One remains cavity-free. Before we get into prevention, it’s important to understand how tooth decay starts. In order for a cavity to develop, 4 things must be present: a tooth, bacteria that cause tooth decay, carbohydrates (sugar), and time. Bacteria feast on carbohydrates and produce acid. The acid causes minerals to be leached from the tooth and, over time, a hole in the tooth (cavity) forms. The following 5 steps can help to prevent your child from needing dental treatment that can be stressful, costly, and time-consuming.
1) BRUSH, BRUSH, BRUSH: Teeth should be cleaned at least twice a day as soon as the first tooth erupts into the mouth. A gauze or clean face cloth can be used to wipe all of the surfaces of the teeth the molars erupt at around 12 months of age. At that point you should switch to a regular infant sized toothbrush that can remove plaque and bacteria from the grooves of the teeth more effectively. 2) FLUORIDE IS YOUR FRIEND: Using just a smear of toothpaste containing fluoride once your child can spit will help to make the teeth more resistant to the harmful effects of bacteria. Most municipalities supplement their water with fluoride, so encourage your child to drink-up!
3) DIET: Cavity causing bacteria LOVE sugar and other carbohydrates, so make sure that your child eats a balanced diet. Avoid juice and pop and reduce the amount of packaged processed foods that your family consumes. Encourage your kids to eat whole fruits, veggies and grains and stick to unprocessed meats and dairy. 4) VISIT A PEDIATRIC DENTIST: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends: “In order to prevent dental problems, your child should see a pediatric dentist when the first tooth appears, or no later than his/her first birthday”. A child’s first dental visit will usually involve a quick exam, but also serves as a platform to educate parents about prevention and to get your child used to going to the dentist.
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Dig Right In this Halloween with Nestlé limited-edition Scary bars The perfect option for your neighbourhood trick-or-treaters In time for Halloween, Nestlé Canada is bringing back its limited-edition Halloween “Scary” bars. Four popular leading brands you know and love are getting dressed up for the occasion: SCARIES, ScAERO, COFFIN CRISP and KIT KAT. Scary bar multipack box ($7.69, 8 full-size bars) and treat-size single flavour packs ($5.99, 24-treat-size bars) feature these ghoulishly dressed up bars. Your favourite Nestlé treats are also available in the assorted red box ($8.99 - $15.99, 40ct – 90ct). Available at grocery, drug and mass merchandise retailers across Canada…until supplies run out.
For added peace of mind, Nestlé Halloween chocolates are made in a peanut-free facility. As a proud supporter of Anaphylaxis Canada. Nestlé encourages Canadians to visit www.anaphylaxis.ca for more information on managing allergies safely. Share your #DressedUp recipe creations with us on Twitter and Instagram.
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Tell Me a Scary Story by Carl Reiner
In the Haunted House by Eve Bunting