Daily Email Archives
looking back @ safety
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | December 31, 2008
Amongst all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s also a time of appreciation and reflection. For us it’s been a big year as it was our first full year yoyomama-ing and we won the SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award for BC and Territories which has meant lots of growth and juggling. So who do we appreciate? You, our smart, funny, inquiring and inspiring readers. And what are we reflecting upon? Your favourite stories from the past year, so from now until the New Year we’ll be counting down your top five faves from 2008. And today we reveal your favourite article of the year, and it’s all about safety.
looking back @ music
Filed Under Stuff | December 30, 2008
Amongst all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s also a time of appreciation and reflection. For us it’s been a big year as it was our first full year yoyomama-ing and we won the SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award for BC and Territories which has meant lots of growth and juggling. So who do we appreciate? You, our smart, funny, inquiring and inspiring readers. And what are we reflecting upon? Your favourite stories from the past year, so from now until the New Year we’ll be counting down your top five faves from 2008. And today, in the number two spot is the SweetPea 3 MP3 Player for kids.
looking back @ new kids’ stores
Filed Under Places, Stuff | December 29, 2008
Amongst all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s also a time of appreciation and reflection. For us it’s been a big year as it was our first full year yoyomama-ing and we won the SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award for BC and Territories which has meant lots of growth and juggling. So who do we appreciate? You, our smart, funny, inquiring and inspiring readers. And what are we reflecting upon? Your favourite stories from the past year, so from now until the New Year we’ll be counting down your top five faves from 2008. And today, in the number three spot is EIO!.
looking back @ bamboo
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | December 24, 2008
Amongst all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s also a time of appreciation and reflection. For us it’s been a big year as it was our first full year yoyomama-ing and we won the SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award for BC and Territories which has meant lots of growth and juggling. So who do we appreciate? You, our smart, funny, inquiring and inspiring readers. And what are we reflecting upon? Your favourite stories from the past year, so from now until the New Year we’ll be counting down your top five faves from 2008. And today, in the number four spot – bamboo clothes for babes.
looking back @ eco-friendly toys
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | December 23, 2008
Amongst all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s also a time of appreciation and reflection. For us it’s been a big year as it was our first full year yoyomama-ing and we won the SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award for BC and Territories which has meant lots of growth and juggling. So who do we appreciate? You, our smart, funny, inquiring and inspiring readers. And what are we reflecting upon? Your favourite stories from the past year, so from now until the New Year we’ll be counting down your top five faves from 2008. And today, in the number five spot are Sprig Toys.
what’s happening?
Filed Under Events | December 22, 2008
Things are wrapping up for the year around here, and just in case you have time to spare we wanted to leave you with a list of ongoing, seasonal events to help you see out 2008. We’ve been looking back at your favourite stories from 2008 and we’ll be bringing them to you for the [...]
send you packing
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | December 19, 2008
If you’re travelling with your tots over the holidays, the packing alone requires heaps of advance planning and since you probably already feel like a general setting up a military operation, we’ve got a few ideas to make your travels easier.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | December 18, 2008
Sunday is the longest night of the year, and you can celebrate it with the Winter Lantern Solstice Festival. Plus you’ll find a few more renditions of the Nutcracker, lots of pantomimes and bright lights and music, and we’re thrilled to be able to mix things up a little with some Chanukah events as well. Many of these activities go beyond the weekend, and for ongoing events, like Santa’s appearance at the Aquarium, visit our first weekend guide of December.
snow day
Filed Under Stuff | December 17, 2008
In light of the cool temperatures, the snow on the ground and more to come, we thought this was the perfect time to share a list of books from local children’s librarian Helen Moore about all that winter weather entails – from layers of clothes, to lost mittens, to the wonder of a child’s first sight of snow. And not one of these books goes for over $10, which means they’re also seasonal on your pocketbook.
if at first you don’t succeed
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | December 16, 2008
In her fourth in a series of the five building blocks of self esteem for kids, Sharon Selby, a local child counsellor and the creator of the Phonics Wizard, tackles self-growth. There may even be a few helpful tips for adults here too.
