Daily Email Archives
super sipping
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | January 11, 2010
We’re always on the lookout for safer sipping options for our kids and we’re particularly fond of stainless steel bottles from OrganicKidz. Not only are they a Canadian company but their bottles are made from food-grade stainless steel which is naturally bacterial resistant and they’re lead, BPA and PVC-free.
mini money manager
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | January 8, 2010
In the wake of the holidays when the bills start rolling in our thoughts naturally turn to money and how we managed (or mismanaged) it during the past season of giving. And the next natural place our thoughts turn is to teaching our tots money self-reliance and management. So we asked Ruth Kewin, one of the mums behind local company Four Quarters Literacy Inc. for some fiscally wise advice on helping our kids develop good money habits.
what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | January 7, 2010
Things are a little quiet after all the holiday festivities, but there’s still family fun to be found! And don’t forget all your Christmas tree chipping options this weekend.
bulkier is better
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Tips & Tricks | January 7, 2010
What’s a new year without a resolution to eat more healthily? And when you’re pregnant eating healthily is more important than ever. Fibre, which makes it easier for the muscles in your digestive system to push food through it and helps prevent constipation – a common pre and post natal complaint – is definitely part of eating healthily.
Dedicated Email: Take The Cake
Filed Under Dedicated Emails, Pregnancy and Birthing | January 7, 2010
Better Baby Bums is a local, one-stop-online-shop for environmentally friendly baby products and they’ve just introduced their newest product, Diaper Cakes. Diaper Cakes make an unforgettable centerpiece for baby showers and Better Baby Bums’ chefs have cooked up a few different recipes designed to satisfy every palate and get you or a friend’s baby’s diaper-hood [...]
it smells like bees are making honey
Filed Under Stuff | January 6, 2010
Is there anyone in the world more fascinating than your child? You document their every move on video and putative film, but what about their amazing utterances, first words and funny expressions? This year we’re determined to immortalize their bon mots in print, rather on scraps of paper here and there, and we’re relying on My Quotable Kid, A Parents’ Journal of Unforgettable Quotes for help.
q marks the spot
Filed Under Places | January 5, 2010
Winter weather means you’re always on the hunt for fun, indoor places to hang out with your tots, which is why we wanted to let you know about Yaletown’s new Lilli’Q Café and Playhouse. Located just around the corner from the Roundhouse on Pacific, Lilli’Q has been open for less than a month but it’s fast become a hangout for local mamas.
resolve, reuse, recycle
Filed Under Events, Tips & Tricks | January 4, 2010
This year we resolve to stay true to our roots and keep bringing you great ideas to make your life with little ones easier. We’ll continue to handpick our favourite selection of all that’s baby and kid-related in the Lower Mainland (or easily accessible online).
Dedicated Email: What’s The Green Deal?
Filed Under Dedicated Emails | January 4, 2010
You know London Drugs as an easy place to find the things you need to make parenting easier (diapers, BPA-free bottles and two for one deals on chocolate), but did you know that they’re a locally owned, family company with locations all across Western Canada? They know what mums (and dads!) need because they’ve got [...]
