Daily Email Archives
write on
Filed Under Stuff | January 20, 2010
Do you make your kids write thank you notes? We always have the best of intentions but don’t necessarily follow through. With the proliferation of emailing, texting and the like, the opportunities for us (and our kids) to write by hand are constantly being narrowed down and the delicate art of letter writing – and even good handwriting – is being lost. But local mama Tracy Sullivan is looking to change all that with Design Schooled Kids, her newly launched line of kids note cards.
mummy style
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | January 19, 2010
The New Year is a natural time to think about a “new you”, so we asked local personal stylist Jessie Carlson for her advice on dressing for your mummy body without bowing to the whims of fashion or resorting to “mom” jeans. Carlson’s a big believer in classics that don’t go out of style and dressing to flatter the body you have now rather than the one you’ll have when you lose ten pounds or stop breastfeeding or…
strong, smart and wordy
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | January 18, 2010
What encourages lifelong learning, strengthens your family relationship and is lots of fun? Reading to your children. In honour of Family Literacy Day which is coming up on January 27th, we wanted to share some ideas for fun activities to help develop your tot’s literacy skills, find out about family literacy events across Canada and three books that will provide you with myriad inspiration for what to read with your kids.
Dedicated Email: Coughs and Colds and Flu, Oh My!
Filed Under Dedicated Emails | January 18, 2010
It’s cough, cold and flu season and keeping kids (and yourself!) healthy is top on every mama’s list. London Drugs knows families and they know homeopathic medicines from Homeocan and Boiron are effective additions to your medicine cabinet. Seasonal must-haves include Homeocan’s Kids 0-9 Cough & Cold Syrup and Homeocoksinum, their Kids Flu Buster. Unlike [...]
like beans in a pod
Filed Under Going Green, Multi-tasking, Stuff | January 15, 2010
Mothers are some of the most inventive and creative people we know. One chilly day after local mama Carleigh Kage noticed that while most of the kids in the playground were wearing hats their ears were still exposed, she went home and developed the Bean Pod a head and ear protector that can be worn alone or under a hat.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | January 14, 2010
Things are still a little slow post-holidays, but we’ve sussed out some family fun none-the-less. And do check out the “Beyond the Blue Box” event this Saturday where you can recycle your used car seats!
all aglow
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Stuff | January 14, 2010
Babies require a fair amount of organization – both before and after their arrival. Beforehand you’re stocking up on diapers, receiving blankets and gear and after you’re adjusting to your life as a new mum and your baby’s crazy “schedule”. Why not make that adjustment a bit easier with Baby’s First Journal from Canadian company Glow Baby?
Dedicated Email: Healthy Sleep Tips For A Happy Family
Filed Under Dedicated Emails, Pregnancy and Birthing | January 14, 2010
When the nesting instinct strikes you bustle about preparing your baby’s nursery with eco-friendly paint, natural flooring, non-toxic cleansers, lead-free toys and phthalate-free lotions and potions. So why not make sure your new babe’s sleep environment is as healthy as the rest of their surroundings? Whether you co-sleep with your baby, or your baby sleeps [...]
mamas rock: danielle laporte
Filed Under Mamas Rock | January 13, 2010
This month in honour of the new year, we’re taking inspiration to another level with our Mamas Rock profile of Danielle LaPorte, published author, inspirational speaker and intuitive business advisor. If you are looking for unique and exclusive insight into your business and life then Danielle is your woman. Danielle is the former director of a Washington DC think tank and lead author of Style Statement: Live By Your Own Design.
promoting peace one school at a time
Filed Under Events, Stuff, Tips & Tricks | January 12, 2010
If you’re looking for a cause for your child to embrace it would be hard to find one more compelling than Pennies for Peace. The program helps children learn about their capacity as philanthropists through supporting best-selling author Greg Mortenson’s work building schools in the remote villages of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
