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what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | April 9, 2009
Well, this weekend is hopping (sorry, we couldn’t resist the pun) with Easter fun but we’ve also ferreted out a few long weekend festivities with nary a bunny in sight.
April Contest: SleepySheep.ca
Filed Under Contests | April 9, 2009
This contest is now closed. April’s contest is pretty darn fabulous. You could win a $200 Canadian gift certificate* to spend at www.SleepySheep.ca – or $160 US to spend at www.SleepySheepBedding.com. Because what mama-to-be or new mama couldn’t use a bit more rest? SleepySheep brings you the best mattresses for your baby (and yourself). Made [...]
sipping in style
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | April 8, 2009
Having kids inspires so many mums to take up eco-friendly enterprises that perhaps their tots should start getting kickbacks. Oh wait, they already do – all the cool stuff their mums create to step more lightly on the earth and try to keep it in good shape for them when they’re older. Fill Your Own and Otterbottles – two new lines of stainless steel, BPA-free bottles – are great cases in point.
oh those pesky pesticides
Filed Under Going Green, Tips & Tricks | April 7, 2009
The Environmental Working Group recently updated their “dirty dozen”, or Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in produce. That got us wondering in these times when budgets are tight, when should we splurge on organics and when can we save? We asked Kalpna Solanki, the brains behind BOBOBABY, to weigh in.
Dedicated Email: Birthday Bums
Filed Under Dedicated Emails | April 7, 2009
Whether it’s your baby or your business, first birthdays are always a big deal. Which is why Better Baby Bums, a proudly Canadian, one-stop, online shop for environmentally friendly and family-safe products including alternative disposable diapers, BPA-free bottles and sippies, stainless steel feeding sets, skincare products and toys, is celebrating in style with a great [...]
what you see isn’t what you get
Filed Under Going Green, Multi-tasking, Stuff | April 6, 2009
We’ve been fans of incredibly useful Wysi™ Wipes for a few years now. Which begs the questions, why haven’t we shared info about them before now? We wish we knew the answer to that, but at least their time has finally come. They look like a large white tablet or pill, but get them just a little bit wet and they expand into a nine inch square cloth that multi-tasks to tackle pretty much whatever you throw at it.
do as I do
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | April 3, 2009
In these tough economic times it’s easy to get caught up in everyday financial stresses and vent worries. But who’s listening? And what messages are we sending? This month Jenny Schafer of Evolved Parenting tackles the topic of how your money worries can affect your kids.
the secret of pregnancy loss
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks | April 2, 2009
The first trimester is rarely easy – morning sickness and fatigue play a part, along with the uncertainty of a new pregnancy. Miscarriage is the unspoken fear, and for those who have lost a baby, it may be an unspoken grief for years to come.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | April 2, 2009
Easter’s still a week away, but there are lots of egg-stravaganzas to get you started celebrating this weekend. Plus spring is springing with seeds, sundials and more.
january, february, march, april…
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | April 1, 2009
Once your tot’s adept at using the potty, picking the perfect undies to celebrate that achievement is very important. Which is why we were very excited to discover Bambamboono’s new ‘months of the year’ bamboo undies.
