home grown

We stumbled across the Home Grow-In Grocer on a quest for something else, and what a lucky stumble it was. Tucked away on the corner of 18th and Columbia, they quietly opened three months ago and have fast become not just a neighborhood fixture but also a shopping destination for those from farther afield.

what to do, what to do?

It’s another busy weekend, including ongoing events like the 2009 World Police & Fire Games and Harmony Arts Festival that we highlighted in last week’s weekend guide. We’ve also included a few events that are even farther afield than normal, just in case you’re hitting the road.

planta potty

There’s something satisfyingly cyclical about a potty that can be planted or composted once your tot’s finished their toilet training. That’s right, once the very cool Becopotty has done its duty you can drill a few holes in the bottom, bury it in the earth and it will biodegrade over a few years. Or add it to your compost heap. We also think it’d make a pretty darn funky planter – now that’d be a conversation piece.

the heat is on

Rumour has it that the heat wave is over, but we’ll believe that when we feel it. Besides, who knows what the rest of the summer will bring? So we talked to a Dr. Brown, a naturopathic doctor, and Dr. Peacock, a pediatrician, from the Cross Roads Clinic on Broadway for expert advice on keeping your kids safe when the mercury’s on the rise.

August Contest: dandelion KIDS

This contest is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Paula Fowler. Our August contest is from dandelion KIDS and it’s another great one. You could win a Skuut Bike valued at $175. These pedal-free, balance bikes are brilliant for helping …