Check it out…our Fall issue has hit the streets! Click here to read it on-line now.

We are so excited to officially celebrate our first birthday. Yay!

To all of the businesses and services who advertise with us, we send a huge thank you for without your support this magazine would simply not be possible. To all of our readers, thank you so much for being with us. We are so excited to put together each and every issue and can’t wait for you dive in and enjoy this new one.

Have a wonderful fall!

Every year, companies both big and small submit their products for consideration of a PTPA Media Award – “Parent Tested, Parent Approved.” Because independent parents evaluate these products in their own homes, PTPA winners are chosen based on merit and consumer experience – not on commercial considerations. This ensures that when you see the PTPA Media “Winner” Seal, you know you’re purchasing a high-quality product or service. As a result, the PTPA Seal has quickly gained recognition as an international leader in certifying consumer products for quality, effectiveness and value.

With the hot weather and copious amounts of fresh fruit, my ice cream maker was screaming my name. Yes, literally screaming. I couldn’t ignore it so I decided to churn up a fresh batch of raspberry ice cream.

I don’t think I know a single person who doesn’t like ice cream. Even the lactose intolerant folks I know wish they could eat it. OK, I’m sure some exist…I just don’t know any!  Ice cream makers are a fabulous investment for a number of reasons:

OK, so it happens. It might be your own fumble fingers, accidentally knocking your cell into the sink of dish water. Or it might be your little one who inadvertently tosses the digital camera into the kiddie pool. The problem? Water + electronic devices = BIG unhappy face. But rest assured, should one of your electronic devices meet water, there is hope for it…

To celebrate the launch of our magazine one year ago, we created a special one-time $1000 scholarship competition.  Grade 12 students from the around the Okanagan were eligible to win a $1000 cash prize towards any kind of post-secondary education. Entrants were required to simply write a brief paragraph describing themselves and their achievements.

We received so many incredible responses and after much deliberation, we are delighted to announce the winner.

Check it out….here’s the cover of our new fall issue that will be available at the end of August!

We’re particularly stoked about this issue as it marks our first anniversary. Yup, Okanagan Child Magazine is turning one!

Some of us are inclined in the kitchen and produce masterpieces, be it appies, entrees or dessert. No matter our ability level, we receive hero status in our little one’s eyes when we whip up a birthday cake with a theme that speaks right to them.