We've got a lot to celebrate in Canada and my family is just moments away from piling into the car so that we can celebrate the big day in the nation's capital! For all those unfamiliar with it, that's Ottawa, ON ;) - a mere 4 1/2 hour drive from the Toronto area on this wet, drizzly day here.
Where ever you'll be, don't forget to make it a special day for you and your kids. Here's my Canada Day tips:
• Do get festive! Get your kids dressed in RED, little girls can paint their toes with RED nail polish (if you can draw a maple leaf then all the power to ya!), get some temporary CDN FLAG tattoos from the dollar store - make it an event!
• Show some pride! Have your kids make a Canada flag or buy one at the Dollar Store, talk about our country (how many provinces and territories do we have now anyways??), make a list of all the things they love about being a Canadian kid!
• Celebrate with fireworks! There are firework displays all over the country - find out who's putting on a display near you and be there - it's okay to keep kids up late a few times a year, eh? And, for thesqueamish little ones, pack some ear plugs to soften the sound - then everyone will enjoy the show!
Stand tall and proud, it's a once a year celebration of this great country we're all pretty fortunate to live in - OH CANADA! Now, I had better get in the car and get movin' - maybe I'll even see you on the parliament lawn!
Lynn
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