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what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | September 10, 2009
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.
do you etsy?
Filed Under Stuff | September 9, 2009
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
Filed Under Going Green, Tips & Tricks | September 8, 2009
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
Filed Under Contests | September 8, 2009
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 lovely layette set from Egg Baby, valued at $120. Mother of a Deal has been [...]
Smudge Photography Contest
Filed Under Contests | September 8, 2009
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 people) which includes one 8×10 and two 5×7 prints, all valued at $254. Shinder Grewal, [...]
Tom Lee Music Contest
Filed Under Contests | September 8, 2009
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 Music. You could win a 10 week Yamaha Tunes for Twos Music Course valued at [...]
how thoughtful
Filed Under Stuff | September 4, 2009
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
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks | September 3, 2009
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?
Filed Under Events | September 3, 2009
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
Filed Under Places | September 2, 2009
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.
