Daily Email Archives
survey says
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | February 27, 2009
Two weeks ago we handed the conch over to you, and many of you very kindly shared your opinions, which we very much appreciated. We run our annual survey because we want to be sure we’re tuned into providing the yoyomama that you want. And we thought you might enjoy hearing a bit about what the yoyomama community thinks.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | February 26, 2009
What are you going to do with your tots this weekend? We’ve got lots of ideas including seeds, snowshoeing and celebrations. And you’ll notice that there is lots happening next week as well.
puddle duck
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | February 25, 2009
Monday: a mix of sun and clouds. Tuesday: rain showers. Wednesday: rain showers turning to flurries. Springtime in Vancouver means being prepared for whatever the weather throws at you. But no matter what the weather, kids make the most of it. They don’t see rain as any impediment to getting outdoors and playing. In fact the deeper and muddier the puddles, the happier they are. So kitting them out in great raingear – like ÖKO-tex certified Puddlegear – is both a necessity and an investment on the wet coast.
your money or your life
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | February 24, 2009
These days a lack of money – or even just worrying about money and the economy – can become a killjoy, throwing cold water on your hopes, dreams and desires. While it might seem that financial success is all about how much money we have, according to Sheila Walkington the money coach for Money Matters and co-founder of the Women’s Financial Learning Centre, it’s really about how well we align our money with our intentions, goals and values. And she’s got some great ideas for achieving alignment.
cough it up
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | February 23, 2009
This year’s cold season show no signs of abating, and since Health Canada now recommends that kids under six don’t take cough and cold medicines how does a mama faced with a tot whose cough and stuffy nose are keeping them – and the rest of family – awake all night cope?
get you thinking
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | February 20, 2009
We’re always on the lookout for safer stuff for our kids’ to eat from, which is why thinkbaby’s insulated feeding set caught our eye, and it’s quickly become one of our faves. Aside from its appealing orange exterior what’s to love? Well it’s free of BPA, phthalates, lead, PVC and melamine.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | February 19, 2009
The 2010 Cultural Olympiad is on from now to March 21st and includes dance, music and puppetry. And don’t forget the Vancouver Art Gallery’s The Making Place that happens twice each month.
Dedicated Email: You’ll Look Fabulous
Filed Under Dedicated Emails | February 19, 2009
A fabulous portrait of your growing family will be treasured forever. And though we all click away with our digital cameras taking candid shots, there’s a certain je ne sais quoi that a professional photographer brings to the table. Local photog Jenn Di Spirito, a mum herself, is an expert at capturing authentic, contemporary, colourful [...]
interrupt winter for some festival fun
Filed Under Events | February 18, 2009
It’s Granville Island’s fourth annual Winterruption Festival this Thursday to Sunday and we’re not sure how we’re going to fit all the family-fun into our schedule. Here are our top five picks, and the best thing is they’re all free.
a healthy balance
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | February 17, 2009
Holidays and special occasions aside, keeping your kids (and yourself) in a familiar routine is key to keeping healthy. So we asked Dr. Stephanie Bonn of Bonn Chiropractic to weigh in with tips for establishing the right balance for healthy kids.
