Daily Email Archives
bts: pint-sized accessories
Filed Under Stuff | August 31, 2009
In the lead up to back to school we’ve covered clothes and lunchbags and backpacks, but what about those all important accessories that pull it all together? Here are a few of our useful, fun favourites for fall.
move it
Filed Under Going Green, Tips & Tricks | August 28, 2009
Vancouver’s a city where families are constantly on the move, especially with the real estate slump apparently a thing of the past. Whether you’re going from a rental into a duplex or from a condo into a house, moving is a big adjustment for the whole family. So we’ve got a few tips and ideas on how to make it easier on your kids, and thus you.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | August 27, 2009
It’s a weekend of great festivals and family-friendly fun.
Wooden Boat Festival:Granville Island: You can check out boats of all shapes and sizes, including a 40′ replica Viking ship and an 18th century Spanish long boat. Plus there’s the family boat building competition, boat building for kids behind Kids’ Market and Cats Social House from 11 am to 3 pm each day, live music and lots more wooden fun.
collage cool
Filed Under Places | August 26, 2009
Kids and art go hand in hand as kids are all about creativity, imagination and creation. And speaking of creation, Erin Boniferro, local artist and art teacher, is about to open Collage Collage, a workshop, store and gallery with a pint-sized focus near Fraser and 15th. This is just across the street from Wee One Reruns, down the block from Les Faux Bourgeois and right next door to RubyDog’s Art House, and we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek ahead of time.
snick snack
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | August 25, 2009
So once you’ve got your tot’s lunchbox all sorted, what are you going to put in it? It can be hard to constantly come up with fresh, healthy ideas for snacks so we asked nutrition expert Karla Heintz, author of Picky, Not Me Mom! for some tips, ideas and inspiration.
bts: tote by rote
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | August 24, 2009
Whether your child’s going to daycare, preschool or starting kindergarten, there’s lots of thing they need to tote about with them. Everything from spare diapers, to knickers and outfits to lunch and snacks. So we’ve searched out safe, styling options for everything from backpacks to lunch boxes.
making the fair fun
Filed Under Events, Tips & Tricks | August 21, 2009
The Fair at the PNE is an end of summer tradition and it kicks into action tomorrow through September 7th. After an excursion to the fair last year we took away some tips on how to make the most of your time there.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | August 20, 2009
It’s another busy summer weekend, and if you enjoy outdoor movies then you’re going to love this weekend! Plus we’ve got a few events that are a little farther afield for those of you who are road tripping this weekend. And the PNE starts on Saturday, but more on that tomorrow.
keep ‘em busy crafts
Filed Under Stuff | August 19, 2009
At this point in the summer you and the kids may be getting just a little tired of each other’s company and your well of fun ways to pass the time may have run dry. Which is why we’ve assembled a list of free, downloadable, printable crafts to help keep your kids busy. Aside from some paper and printer ink, most of these require nothing more than a bit of hands-on mama time and once you’ve got your kids up and running they should be good to go on their own.
slaying dragons
Filed Under Stuff | August 18, 2009
Every day your kids go forth and slay dragons. Everything from starting school or daycare, to trying new foods, to learning to ride a bike is a feat of courage for kids, so we’ve assembled a list of books about knights and dragons to give them a boost as they bravely venture out to discover the world around them.
