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school’s in session
Filed Under Events | October 21, 2009
Are you perplexed, mystified and worried about H1N1 (and perhaps just a little bit tired of hearing about it)? Well, why not go to flu school? You can learn how to separate fact from fiction, arm yourself with accurate info and ask the experts your most pressing questions. Then you can sally forth for the rest of the fall with well washed hands and a mind at rest.
hey riddle riddle
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | October 20, 2009
If you want brilliant children, read them nursery rhymes. If you want them even more brilliant, read them more nursery rhymes.
~ Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
express yourself
Filed Under Stuff | October 19, 2009
Accessories for kids tend to be fabulous and fun but when it comes to mamas they run more toward sensible than sensational, which is why we’re quite taken with Modish Tones’ line of grosgrain ribbon keyrings and lanyards which combine fashion with function.
ecobotts
Filed Under Contests | October 19, 2009
This contest is now closed, it ran from October 19th – 25th, 2009. Need diapers? ecobotts.ca is giving away a prize pack of BC-based company Broody Chick’s very cool eco disposable diapers and a selection of their diapering necessities valued at $100. Vancouver company ecobotts.ca is your green and gentle baby care specialist. They carry [...]
art of the living dead
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | October 16, 2009
In the spirit of Halloween we have a fun (and easy) – and just a titch scary – art project that you can undertake with your tots. Most of the supplies needed are probably things you already have at home and in the spirit of trying something new we’ve included step by step photos to guide you, so let us know what you think.
beyond the "other mother"
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks | October 15, 2009
Do other mothers always seem to be better prepared for parenthood than you feel? We asked Sarah Juliusson of Mama Renew – a mum, childbirth educator and doula – about the myth of the perfectly prepared mama.
what do do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | October 15, 2009
This Saturday, the 17th, is Diwali and Vancouver’s already celebrating and will continue to do so all weekend. And there’s lots of festivals and fall fun.
frightfully fun
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | October 14, 2009
We’re not sure what’s more exciting, the lead up to Halloween or the night itself. We suspect it’s a toss up. So if your house is abuzz with Halloween planning why not add a little bit of green into the traditional mix of orange and black with these spooky, eco-friendly accessories.
the layered look
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | October 13, 2009
If you’re still wondering how to broach the topic of sex with your tots after our articles on “the talk”, we may have discovered the perfect ice breaker – Beleduc’s five layer Your Body boy and girl puzzles.
cozy up for fall
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | October 9, 2009
The fall is well and truly here and even though we’ve got lots of sunshine it’s crisper, it’s cooler and it’s time to bundle our kids up a little more. Which is why our minds have turned to blankies and booties rather than sunscreen and shorts.
