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you hold the key
Filed Under Stuff | June 8, 2009
Is the world a scary place fraught with hidden dangers? We don’t like to think so, but we also know that, like the boy scouts, it helps to be prepared. And with the Identakey you’ll be prepared for everything from your child going missing to summer travels.
and now we are two
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | June 5, 2009
That’s right, it’s our birthday. Well, actually it was yesterday but we didn’t want to mess with your weekend guide, so we’re celebrating today.
out for a stroll
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks | June 4, 2009
When you become pregnant you’re suddenly thrust into a whole new world of consumer reports where strollers and cribs replace your former big ticket buys. And given how much time most of us spend pushing a stroller, it’s a purchase that demands a lot of thought. So we went to stroller expert Cristina Lewarne of Crocodile Baby and asked for her top stroller-buying tips.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | June 4, 2009
This weekend is seriously packed with community fun and it’s also the inaugural weekend for the West End, Kits and Ambleside Farmers Markets, plus next week the Riley Park Market opens at their new location at Thornton Park. There are lots of events worth traveling a little farther afield for as well.
soup’s on
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | June 3, 2009
All this lovely summer sun leaves us strangely unmotivated to spend much time in the kitchen, but our kids still need to eat and we still want to feed them food that verges on healthy, so here’s a trio (plus one) of easy recipes that work equally well for snacks or al fresco dining.
going gaga
Filed Under Multi-tasking, Stuff | June 2, 2009
Choosing the right diaper bag for your lifestyle is right up there with choosing the right stroller. After all, you’re going to be spending a lot of time toting it around. Years, in fact. So along with style, it’s important to think of substance. And Go GaGa’s bags are definitely substantial.
Dedicated Email: Don’t Worry, Be Hape!
Filed Under Dedicated Emails | June 2, 2009
Raspberry Kids has just launched a fabulous online treasure hunt. With a grand prize of Educo’s My Royal Castle from Hape Toys ($139.95) and five runner up prizes from bamboo collection creative, boon, espe and more it’s definitely hunting season! You’ve got from now until midnight PST on June 5th, 2009 to put on your [...]
accentuate the positive
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | June 1, 2009
In her column this month Jenny Schafer of Evolved Parenting reminds us that spring cleaning can apply to more than your closets.
June Contest: Jenn Di Spirito Photography
Filed Under Contests | June 1, 2009
This contest is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Laura Dato. Our June contest is from Jenn Di Spirito Photography and it’s fabulous. You could win a complimentary session – which includes a planning session, the shoot and an ordering session – plus an 11” x 14” wall print – valued at $475. Local photog [...]
