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what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | March 19, 2009
There’s lots going on this week, check out our handy dandy Spring Break Guide for ideas , and remember every other Saturday is Art Agents & Art Tracks at the VAG. Oh, and if you’re thinking ahead, tickets for the 2009 Children’s Festival are on sale now. Here’s what’s coming up this weekend.
belly books
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized | March 19, 2009
Blogs, websites, books, forums…the sources of information on pregnancy and birth multiply by the day. It’s no wonder many pregnant women feel overwhelmed by the options. With so much available, it is important to choose sources that will provide you with both quality information and support so we asked birth experts, Dancing Star Birth to recommend their faves.
going it alone
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | March 18, 2009
Chances are, you know of a mum-run business and you’ve wondered about the flexibility, money and career potential. But if you do have a great idea of your own with the economy tanking, you may be wondering if you’d be out of your mind to start a business right now. Despite what you may think, a downturn can be a great time to start a new business. So we asked Andréa Coutu, a local independent business coach, consultant and mum for some ideas on how to get your great idea off the ground.
something to love
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | March 17, 2009
Everybody needs something to love. And chances are your tiny tot’s going to fall for a blanket or stuffy that’ll become their ‘lovey’ and accompany them everywhere for many a year. Since you’ll be seeing a lot of it, why not something that’s safe, appropriate and appealing to them that will also appease your aesthetic side? Noonoo’s comfort blankets are just the ticket.
mouth peace
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | March 16, 2009
Do you ever feel like a broken record when you’re talking to your kids, repeating the same things over and over and over again? Or are your mornings full of fights and whining and yelling and nagging? Back when we were pregnant a wise colleague recommended How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, which we dutifully bought and there it sat, unread, on our nightstand for many a year. So when we saw that our local community centre was offering a workshop based on the book we decided it was worth a try, and boy was it ever!
green crafts
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | March 13, 2009
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to turn walks with your kids into hunts for rainbows and four leaf clovers. You can also use the luck of the Irish to keep your kids entertained indoors with these St. Patrick’s Day inspired crafts from Keri of Craft Caravan.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | March 12, 2009
It’s another busy weekend full of fun activities. There’s music, a parade, birds, kites and festivities galore. And if you’re looking for more fun next week, be sure to check out yesterday’s Spring Break guide.
baby your belly
Filed Under Going Green, Pregnancy and Birthing, Stuff | March 12, 2009
When you’re pregnant one of the joys and despairs is your burgeoning belly – its firm beautiful, sensitive and itchy. As for your swollen feet, well there’s not much joy there. Local company babybellies was conceived to help you combat pregnancy symptoms with a line of products that are made with pregnancy-safe, high quality, often organic ingredients while being free of parabens, alcohols, petroleum, phthalates, artificial fragrances and colourants.
give us a (spring) break
Filed Under Events | March 11, 2009
Whether or not your child’s schedule is affected by Spring Break, next week is hopping with fun that you’ll definitely want to partake of. We’ve expanded our age range to be a bit broader than usual and included age guidelines in events whenever we could find them. With events both indoors and out, you’ll be set, no matter what the weather. And don’t forget to wear green on the 17th, St. Patrick’s Day.
monkey business
Filed Under Stuff | March 10, 2009
Consignment shopping is all the rage in these days of economic doom and gloom. And it does make lots of sense when you’re shopping for kids, they outgrow their duds so fast that you can both buy and sell clothes with lots of life left in them. Launching today, online consignment boutique Monkeybeans is taking consignment to the next level.
