Woah! This weekend is seriously packed with fall fairs, festivals and fun. We’re in a tizzy it’s so darn busy. Don’t forget about Collage Collage’s grand opening this Saturday and this Sunday it’s the 29th Annual Terry Fox Run. You can find out how to participate in your community by visiting www.terryfoxrun.org. Sunday is also officially Grandparents Day.
Monthly Archives: September 2009
do you etsy?
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Are you an Etsy fan yet? This community of crafty people is all about buying, selling and living handmade by connecting makers of one-of-a-kind, funky items with buyers who appreciate their uniqueness. If you love finding treasures for your babes and yourself that are anything but run of the mill, you’ll love Etsy. But be warned, once you start poking about you’ll find it hard to stop.
year of the swine
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The cooler weather’s setting in and kids will be spending more time indoors – be it school, daycare or play gyms – and that means lots of opportunities for germ sharing. And with H1N1 lurking as a menace for the upcoming fall and winter flu seasons, we have some handy tips for helping you and your kids avoid getting sick.
Mother of a Deal Contest
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This contest runs from September 8th to 30th, 2009. Our next contest for September is brought to you by Mother of a Deal – they do the deal hunting so you don’t have to – and they’re giving away a …
Smudge Photography Contest
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This contest is now closed. Congratulations to Michelle (comment #47) who won! This contest runs from September 8th to September 21st, 2009 With this picture perfect contest from Smudge Photography you could win a photo session (for up to five …
Tom Lee Music Contest
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This contest is now closed. Congratulations to Silke, the grand prize winner, and Maria, Olivia, Kristen & Tanya who each won gift cards. This contest runs from September 8th to September 21st, 2009. Our next contest is from Tom Lee …
how thoughtful
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Do you ever find yourself over-talking, over-analyzing and rationalizing to your kids to little effect? And with the more scheduled days of fall arriving you need your kids to listen and keep moving throughout their daily routines. But sometimes less is more when trying to encourage your child’s cooperation, and Thought Spots make less more fun.
testing, testing 1,2,3
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You’re pregnant! A time of celebration, anticipation…and anxiety? While prenatal visits are often a source of reassurance and information, the options presented by your midwife or doctor can be overwhelming. In addition to routine blood work you may be offered options such as ultrasounds, maternal serum screening, nuchal translucency, HIV testing, amniocentesis, glucose test, gbs testing, biophysical profiles, non-stress tests, and more. . .
what to do, what to do?
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Things are a little quiet this long weekend, what with the lead up to back to school, but there’s still lots of fun to be had. And it’s your last chance to catch the Fair at the PNE.
soup & salad
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Want to add some soup to your salad? In the past four years Molly’s Furniture Salad has become a fixture at 24th and MacDonald. Known for their collection of furniture and home accessories for kids – everything from new, refinished (by Molly herself) and custom-made furniture, from beds and dressers to bedding and accessories, when you go in for salad you can now get some soup on the side. Book soup that is.