Thursday, August 21, 2008

Back-to-School Hair

I took my daughter to get her hair cut at Beaner’s and it was a total package experience! Beaner’s is a great place for kids of all ages to get their haircut and have fun doing it. I didn’t have to worry about the hairdresser getting upset if my daughter squirmed in the chair or the fact that she was whooping it up in the play area they have available. It is a place where kids can feel at ease while getting a cut, something some kids find intimidating. There are tv’s set up to play their favourite cartoons while they sit and the caring and friendly staff make parents and kids feel very welcome and comfortable. Not only are do they cut children’s hair but they are a full service hair salon for adults as well. If time is tight you can get your hair done while the kids are playing a few feet away.

The prices are right with a package deal starting at $10.95. This includes shampoo, cut and braids for girls, and boys have their choice of coloured gel for a funky style finish. The adult cuts are the same price with a styling option of $4.00 and up. The services also include ear piercing, highlites and colour, themed birthday parties, dance recital up-dos and manicure and pedicures.
My daughter loved the pampering experience and loved the choice of which car to sit in while having her own little salon outing. I will definitely be taking her back to Beaners!

Friday, August 15, 2008

Just Playdates



We came across this great site called and thought we would share it with you.

Basically, it is a FREE website to parents and caregivers where you register and find play dates for you and your child(ren) in your area. You pick the parameters (e.g. 5, 15 or 20 km away) and you decide whether or not you will attend the available play dates that come up in your search.

We think that this is a fabulous and valuable service (and it's free!) for parents in our area, now all we need is for people to sign up and begin hosting play dates!