Daily Email Archives
gold medal music
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | January 29, 2010
With the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympics just weeks away we thought it was about time to suggest a few tunes to help get us – and our kids – in the mood. Along with some rather obvious favourites, there are a few here you may not have considered. But trust us, there’s nothing like the resounding trumpet fanfares of Aaron Copeland and Bill Conti to inspire the athlete in you, or the motivating lyrics of Avril, ELO or Bowie to make you feel like a champion. So grab your red mitts, put your hands up, and tell us Can You Feel It?
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | January 28, 2010
It’s another busy weekend full of a great assortment of family fun!
You’ll find mixers and broccoli and torches and momoirs and sing-alongs. Pretty much something for everyone.
real welcomes
Filed Under Going Green, Pregnancy and Birthing, Stuff | January 28, 2010
Sure e-cards suffice when you don’t remember a friend’s birthday till the last minute or you’re throwing a party, but when a baby’s born it’s nice to mark it with something a little more permanent. We’ve discovered a lovely collection of letterpress cards from a group of eco-friendly focused Canadian companies that are perfect for either announcing your new babe or celebrating someone else’s. And as each have their own distinctive style, one of them is bound to catch your eye.
Contest: 3D BabyVision
Filed Under Contests, Pregnancy and Birthing | January 28, 2010
Want to get a sneak peek at your baby? 3D Baby Vision, Canada’s premier provider of 3/4D Ultrasound services for mums-to-be, is giving away a Premium 3D/4D Ultrasound Package worth $199. 3D Baby Vision Fetal Imaging allows mums-to-be to capture one of the most amazing moments in life and preserve it through CD, DVD and [...]
artful birthdays
Filed Under Places, Stuff | January 27, 2010
We all know there’s a big event coming up in Vancouver, but that doesn’t mean that other big events, like birthday parties, should be put on hold. We’ve had a lot of fun at artful birthdays for both boys and girls and have compiled some great suggestions for “cultural” venues about town where you can throw the perfect arty party with very little effort on your part.
just ducky
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | January 26, 2010
Just like their clothes, little ones outgrow their toys awfully quickly. What was developmentally appropriate last week doesn’t cut the mustard this week. So in addition to seeking out new toys to engage them with, you’ve also got a backlog of toys they no longer use. When Michelle Shackleford and Beth Huel became mums they wanted a solution to this ongoing cycle of clutter, one that was kid, parent and environmentally-friendly and so they launched Lucky Duck Toy Box Delivery.
behold the turtle
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | January 25, 2010
In the Safety Guide to Children’s Personal Care Products from the EWG they recommend that we use fewer personal care products and use them less frequently on our kids; that we don’t trust the claims companies make and to check their ingredient lists; and that we buy fragrance-free products. Local skin care company Taslie makes synthetic fragrance-free products, with easy-to-access and understand ingredient lists and we’re happy to cut back on the number of baths we give our kids, if nothing else it streamlines their bedtime routine.
games people play
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | January 22, 2010
We must admit that this wet weather has stretched our resources when it comes to thinking of ways to while away indoor time with our tots. Here are a few fun things we’ve come up with that we thought we’d share in case you’re experiencing a similar bout of cabin fever.
pregnancy: stick a needle in it
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks | January 21, 2010
It’s become pretty common knowledge that acupuncture can assist with fertility and conception – everything from hormone balancing (in both mamas and papas) to stress relief and can aid with the sometimes mysterious and evasive process of conceiving – but acupuncture can also be a pregnant gals best friend.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | January 21, 2010
This isn’t really a weekend guide, it’s more of a weeklong guide full of family fun! You’ll also notice a distinctly Olympic feel to much of what’s happening and this is just the beginning…
