you hold the key

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

June Contest: Jenn Di Spirito Photography

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 …