Daily Email Archives
minimize your money stress
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | November 17, 2008
If the recent turmoil in the financial markets has you rattled, you’re not alone. A recent survey shows that eight out of ten people report being stressed by the ups and downs of the current economy. But don’t let your stress paralyze you, instead we’ve got some ideas from Sheila Walkington, the money coach for Money Matters and co-founder of the Women’s Financial Learning Centre, for keeping focused rather than panicking.
up close and personal
Filed Under Stuff | November 14, 2008
The holidays are fast approaching and we have some great gift ideas to share with you over the next few weeks. With the economy being what it is, we’re all about shopping mindfully this year, after all if you’re going to buy less why not buy smart, buy locally, and buy the best toys and gifts you can for your kids? We’re starting off our holiday shopping ideas with personalized pressies, as they need more lead time than your average gift. Look for stocking stuffers, toys, clothes and more in the next few weeks.
Dedicated Email: Sign Up and Save
Filed Under Dedicated Emails | November 14, 2008
Every local mama’s favourite source of savings, The Tiny Tots Coupon Book, has released their newest edition and in addition to heaps more savings, it’s also got a new name - The Family Book. And yoyomama readers can win one of five copies just by signing up for the Family Book newsletter between now and [...]
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | November 13, 2008
Santa Claus is already coming to town and the craft fairs are starting. We have a few listed here, but look for our more comprehensive, ongoing listing to launch next week. If you know of a craft fair you think we should include, let us know via email with all the details. And if Santa and crafts aren’t your cup of tea, don’t worry, there’s lots more on the go.
talking politics
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | November 12, 2008
The crazy election season comes to a close on Saturday, November 15th with civic elections across BC. Don’t let voter fatigue keep you away, civic politics might seem less glamorous but from the minute you walk out the door in the morning (if not before) you, and your family, are affected by the decisions civic politicians make. It is very personal.
lest we forget
Filed Under Events | November 10, 2008
Remembrance Day is about honoring those who gave their lives in times of war and commemorating the end of World War I on November 11th, 1918. It’s also about reflecting about what kind of world we want to leave for our children. So we’ve compiled a list of Remembrance Day ceremonies happening around town and farther afield, as they’re a great chance to help give your little ones some perspective on the cost of peace.
blow a raspberry
Filed Under Stuff | November 7, 2008
Why do so many mums start online businesses? No, this isn’t a trick question. It’s because the overheads are low. But somehow we suspect that’s not the case with Raspberry Kids, the newest entry into our online shopping oeuvre. Like us, local mama of two, Sue Sinclair, found online shopping in her PJs beat hitting the mall with kids in tow and after a tumultuous few years she made the only slightly scary choice to abandon the corporate world to create Raspberry Kids.
What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | November 6, 2008
Here’s the upcoming weekend fun! And we have found more live theatre, just visit yesterday’s article and scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see more shows in the comments at the bottom. And lest we forget, we’ll have some Remembrance Day ideas for you on Monday. And it’s craft fair season and we want to know if you want to know about them.
live and in person
Filed Under Events | November 5, 2008
When you think back to your childhood memories of the holidays, what do you remember most, the stuff you got or the stuff you did? Chances are it was the stuff you did, though we do have a traumatic memory of burgundy velveteen knickers under the tree one year. So why not make memories your child will remember by partaking of some of the kid-friendly theatre around town this fall and winter? And while most of us are resisting thinking about the holidays already, not all these shows are seasonal and lots of them book up in advance, so we didn’t want you to miss out.
sitting pretty
Filed Under Multi-tasking, Stuff | November 4, 2008
When you have a child it’s a sad fact that so many of their necessities don’t blend with your pre-child décor. And, although there will always be spaces in your home that are designed by or for kids, thanks to the HandySitt high chair from Denmark, your dining room needn’t be one of them.
