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dare not say its name
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Stuff, Tips & Tricks | June 18, 2009
One of the bonding experiences of pregnancy is comparing your pregnancy discomforts with other pregnant mamas – swollen ankles, heartburn and back pain – but there is one very uncomfortable “discomfort” that doesn’t come up very often in polite conversation. That’d be hemorrhoids.
Dedicated Email: Because You're VIP Mamas
Filed Under Dedicated Emails, Pregnancy and Birthing | June 18, 2009
When you’re pregnant you deserve VIP treatment. Whether it’s the prime seat on the bus or a foot rub from your partner at the end of the day, you should be treated right. Which is why local online boutique Purl Mama & Baby is throwing an exclusive VIP shopping event just for yoyobelly subscribers. That’s [...]
bag it
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | June 17, 2009
So you’ve gotten better at remembering to bring your reusable grocery bags to the store, but what about produce bags? Sure you don’t necessarily need to bag your apples, but some produce needs to be contained. Which is where Steward Bags’ Reusable Produce Bags come into play. Pop a few of these into one of your bigger reusable bags and you’ll never come up short again.
boyz to men
Filed Under Stuff | June 16, 2009
In honour of Father’s Day, we asked our residents children’s librarian for suggestions for books that celebrate all things “boy”, from boys to dads. You could include one of these with your other Father’s Day goodies, or surprise dad later in the year when he’s least expecting it:
who’s your daddy?
Filed Under Stuff | June 15, 2009
He may say that he doesn’t really want anything for Father’s Day and the kids can just make him a card, but you – and his tots – would like to get him a little something to show him that you love him, so here are a few ideas for the men in your life.
slop, slap and slip
Filed Under Stuff | June 12, 2009
Summer may not officially be here, but no one’s told the weather that. So we wanted to share our list of summer must-haves which are all about safety and convenience.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | June 11, 2009
This is the opening weekend for the Farmers Markets at UBC and in Burnaby as well as the enormous Ladner Village Market plus there’s lots of other great, family friendly fun happening all around town.
things we know for sure
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks | June 11, 2009
When you’re preparing for the birth of your first child there are many unknowns, but the birth experts at Dancing Star birth know that there are a few core truths you can count on. No matter what.
trail away
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | June 10, 2009
Since June is bike month we wanted to follow up on last year’s article about getting your kids started riding with info on how to choose a trailer or bike seat for your family. We asked Willie Cromack of John Henry Bikes to weigh in with his expertise.
summer fun
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | June 9, 2009
The days are longer, the weather’s hotter and you and your tots are spending more time outdoors so we’ve got some easy ideas for everyday summer fun to add to your daily repertoire.
