Daily Email Archives
safe and sound
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | May 29, 2009
This week is National Safe Kids Week so we wanted to check in to make sure that you know about the most common risks to your kids. Most of us know about installing outlet covers and toilet latches but the way you use the products in your home versus how your children use them is actually one of the biggest risks.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | May 28, 2009
It’s a weekend full of much-anticipated annual events celebrating spring, community and kids. It’s also the 11th Annual A World of Smiles Telethon this Sunday to benefit the BC Children’s Hospital.
Dedicated Email: Learn Locally, Think Globally
Filed Under Dedicated Emails | May 28, 2009
When our kids start school we all want them to get the three Rs down pat, but what about their artistic, physical, social and emotional growth? Local International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Greybrook Academy, focuses on educating the whole child and preparing them for life, wherever it may lead them.
Located just outside of Vancouver in [...]
just bin it
Filed Under Going Green, Multi-tasking, Stuff | May 27, 2009
No matter how good you are at decluttering, your tot’s goodies just seem to proliferate. Whether you’ve got a plethora of toys, stuffies or books, 3 Sprouts’ organic storage bin can handle anything you throw at – or in – it.
take it outside
Filed Under Places, Tips & Tricks | May 26, 2009
Yesterday we covered your favourite indoor pools around town and with today’s weather it seemed appropriate to bring you the reviews of your favourite local outdoor pools.
pool party
Filed Under Places, Tips & Tricks | May 25, 2009
When we launched our blog we drew upon your collective wisdom to get reviews of your favourite pools around town. We asked you to factor in water temperature, child and family friendliness and whether or not the water was chlorinated or ozone-treated. So without further ado, here are your favourite indoor kids’ pools in the Lower Mainland.
tell me a story
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | May 22, 2009
As a follow up to last week’s article on why it matters who tells your tots their stories, we have a few hints from our resident kiddie lit expert on reading aloud.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | May 21, 2009
Dogs and ponies and pollen, oh my! There’s lots of outdoor fun happening this weekend. It’s also Eat! Vancouver
for all you foodie families out there.
feeling soleful
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | May 20, 2009
Kids’ shoes are the perfect place to go a little overboard. After all, past a certain age you can’t get away with shoes that combine hot pink or lime with yellow, so you need to take advantage of these possibilities while you can. Which is why we love shoes from Calgary-based company, Little Soles.
informal fun
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | May 19, 2009
Sure the weekends are packed with fun events, but during the week you’re often bereft of ideas to keep your tots entertained. Play gyms and play dates are great, but sometimes messing about at home is a nice break for everyone. We’ve got a few seasonal, fun ideas that don’t require pre-registration or many supplies.
