Daily Email Archives
Kick the habit
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | September 28, 2007
We all know that plastic’s not fantastic, and ubiquitous plastic bags are especially culpable. But until you get into the habit, it can be hard to remember to bring a reusable tote with you when you’re doing errands. That’s why we love method’s new Plastic Bag Rehab reusable market tote that they’ve created in tandem [...]
What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | September 27, 2007
The weekend is just packed. It’s definitely harvest time, and all of our events this weekend celebrate nature in all its forms. And don’t forget Word on the Street, Saturday’s great Back to School say, and we’ll be live at Portobello West, so if you’re there be sure to drop by and say hello.
Dedicated Email: Local style for you and your babe
Filed Under Dedicated Emails | September 27, 2007
Shopping Portobello West Market makes you feel like a fashion insider. Browsing around the bright spaces and places at the Rocky Mountaineer Station, you’ll discover one-of-a-kind fashions and accessories from local designers – and you can rest assured that all the mamas on your block won’t be wearing the same thing. You can feel slightly [...]
Word up
Filed Under Events | September 26, 2007
You may have noticed that we’re big on reading at yoyomama, which is why we felt that one of our favourite family-friendly literary events deserved to rest on its own laurels rather than sharing a smaller spot in our weekend guide. Word on the Street, Vancouver’s celebration of reading, happens this Sunday, September 30 from 11 am – 6 pm.
Let’s go sale-ing
Filed Under Events | September 25, 2007
We suspect that you, like us, find few things as satisfying as getting great deals on good stuff. So when we found a cluster of sales all coming up fast, we had to share. There’s a warehouse sale from Style Kid, and a sale to end all sales brought to you by Dirty Laundry, Fig Kids, Trendy Tot and Mimic Baby.
(Rain) gear up
Filed Under Favourites, Stuff | September 24, 2007
Fall’s taking a firm foothold, and that means lots of our local brand of liquid sunshine. So, it’s time to make rain gear and boots a staple of the mix of outdoor wear by the door. Whether you prefer one-piece muddy buddy style suits, two pieces, or just coats, we have a listing of Canadian made rainy day wear that covers all the bases.
Mamas rock: Shelley Franchini
Filed Under Mamas Rock | September 21, 2007
This month in Mamas Rock we’re profiling local entrepreneurial mama Shelley Franchini, aka The Stage Mother. Rather than a Teri Shields or Dina Lohan, Franchini is a home stager. She comes in and decorates your house to show it off to its best advantage. The goal? To sell your house fast and hopefully for [...]
What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | September 20, 2007
We have your Saturday all planned out for you, but we have to warn you, you’ll be exhausted (and satisfied and well-rounded) at the end of it all. Start at a great sidewalk sale, then celebrate all things bike, and end up being a little moonstruck.
Room for two (or more)
Filed Under Stuff | September 19, 2007
When you already have a tot, welcoming a new baby into the family requires skillful negotiations, cunning and planning. Reading books about youngsters and their new siblings is a great springboard for discussing feelings and thoughts about becoming a big brother or sister. We’ve read about breastfed babes, bottlefed babes, hospital settings, home settings, jealous siblings, jealous pets, and everything in between. But since we’d rather not introduce ideas about jealousy until it becomes an issue, we’ve chosen more general books.
It’s a little world after all
Filed Under Places, Stuff | September 18, 2007
Until recently, mums in the Hastings Sunrise neighborhood have had to go West to stock up on local lines like Peekaboo Beans, Fig Kids, Joey Tote slings and Babylicious. But the opening of Little Earth in the 2600 block of East Hastings (right next to Pomegranate Community Midwives) this past July has changed all that. Eco-friendly Little Earth supports local and Canadian designers, has a selection of organic clothes, carries wooden toys, and offers a 50/50 split between new and consignment stock.
