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grow your own
Filed Under Going Green, Tips & Tricks | April 20, 2010
Intrigued by all the talk you’ve heard lately about growing your own food? After all you can’t eat much more locally than that. But plagued by a black thumb, lack of space or knowing where or how to even get started? As we face another summer with an empty patch of dirt we thought we’d turn to Green Gardeners for some advice.
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eat your veggies
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | April 20, 2010
When our little one was born we had the very best of intentions. We were going to lovingly puree every fruit and veggie that entered his tiny mouth. Sadly, we soon discovered that even the best of intentions fall to the wayside when faced with the sometimes overwhelming reality of parenthood.
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mamas rock: lisa borden
Filed Under Going Green, Mamas Rock | April 19, 2010
In honour of Earth Day on April 22nd we thought it timely to profile Lisa Borden, an eco-lifestyle specialist and the official “Idea Girl” of Toronto-based Borden Communications + Design Inc. A full-service marketing firm, they have a strong focus on helping people ecofy their lives, schools and offices.
go greenie
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | April 16, 2010
We doubt there’s a parent out there who hasn’t done battle with a tiny, determined, picky eater at the dinner table, but if you haven’t, well aren’t you lucky you and you might as well stop reading now. However, if you’re always on the hunt for ways to increase your little one’s repertoire of acceptable fruits and vegetables, then you may want to introduce your tot to Greenie, dubbed a “mealtime mascot” by his publishers, Blue Apple Books.
owl over it
Filed Under Pregnancy and Birthing, Stuff | April 15, 2010
Any new mama who’s sung Hush Little Baby over and over and over again knows that music soothes a savage – or colicky, or upset, or overwhelmed – babe. But there’s only so much singing you can do, especially at 3 am. Which is just one of the reasons we think an Owl Musicbaby from mimishop on Etsy makes a lovely new baby gift.
toronto: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | April 15, 2010
Come out and celebrate Earth Day this week at one of the many family-friendly activities throughout Toronto and the surrounding area. From gently-used clothing sales to parenting workshops, there’s something for everyone.
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vancouver: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | April 15, 2010
Wow, the salmon are really making a break for it this weekend. And there are heaps of Earth Day celebrations in the lead up to the 22nd.
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thought for food
Filed Under Stuff | April 14, 2010
There are times when we forget what we are feeding ourselves, let alone what we have fed our baby. Has she tried peas? Corn? Is she angry because that was her first taste of yogurt, or is she just angry? We swore we wrote it down somewhere…but where?
energetic eating
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | April 13, 2010
If you’re a mum, you probably received a courtesy map to your nearest coffee shop right after you were discharged from the hospital with your precious babe. Okay, not exactly, but you get the picture.
As mummies we are sleep-deprived, food-deprived (of wholesome foods that is) and often completely depleted of energy. Thankfully, Marni Wasserman is full of ideas for how us mamas can get our energy back.
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padding and locks and plugs oh my!
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | April 13, 2010
Your baby has hit another exciting milestone – crawling! As you and your partner jump for joy, you realize that this new milestone means that suddenly your house has become an obstacle course of injury possibilities for your little mover and shaker. Before you break out the duct tape, foam padding and bumper bars, why not talk to a professional?
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