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vancouver: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | December 9, 2010
This list is a little lighter than usual because of all the ongoing holiday happenings (we’ve added even more) including the launch of this year’s Festival of Lights at VanDusen Garden which starts this Friday. We’ve been hitting as many ongoing events as possible and adding our reviews to the listing so be sure to check it out. We’ve also added a few more craft fairs to that crafty list.
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charity begins at home: lower mainland christmas bureau
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | December 8, 2010
In our next installment of Canadian charities that benefit kids (and families), we thought it was particularly apt to give a little shout out to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
Empire Theatres: Contest
Filed Under Contests | December 8, 2010
There are so many great movies out there in the theatres, but who has time to go see them? Well yoyomama and Empire Theatres want you and someone you love to go to the movies! In this film inspired contest, you have the chance to win two packs of $60.00 worth of Empire Theatre coupons and gift cards…so you can keep one and give one away (prize value $120.00)
gifts that keep on giving
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | December 7, 2010
In a season overwhelmed by gift giving, you may be searching for ideas for year-round fun that doesn’t end when batteries run out, or boredom sets in. Because we believe the season could do with fewer batteries and less waste, here’s our list of local gifts that give long after the holiday season ends.
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suffering from kindergarten-itis?
Filed Under Tips & Tricks | December 7, 2010
If you’re already knee-deep in school, cue a wry grin of remembrance for those stressful months of decision making, if your children are younger, then oh, that joy still awaits you… But if your first-born is ready for kindergarten next September then you may have had a moment, or seven, of angst around the whole thing.
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The Children’s Place: Contest
Filed Under Contests | December 7, 2010
It’s Holiday time and that means shopping for your little one’s picture perfect outfit. In this kiddy clothing inspired contest, three yoyomama readers have the chance to win 100 AIR MILES® and a $100 gift certificate to The Children’s Place (valued at $100).
Miles Above The Rest: Dedicated Email
Filed Under Dedicated Emails | December 7, 2010
Still looking for holiday shopping ideas for the kids on your list? Need the perfect little outfit to jazz up your holiday family photos? Look no further than The Children’s Place, your one-stop shop for cute, durable and affordable kids’ clothing and accessories. Holiday shopping is quick and easy with a great selection of complete outfits for photos with Santa, fun accessories to stuff stockings with and great play clothes to enjoy all year. If you needed another reason to shop at The Children’s Place, customers in Alberta and British Columbia will now get AIR MILES reward miles with every qualifying purchase.
get a little, give a little more
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | December 6, 2010
It’s that time of year when it’s inevitable that you’re going to be doing more gifting than usual. Wouldn’t it be great if some of that giving you’re doing from your wallet gave in other ways too? Canadian online boutique Giving Gifts is all about giving fair trade and eco-friendly gifts for kids while giving back. 10% of their profits go directly to charity and their 2010 charity is Carli’s Kids.
Contest: Stuff Your Stockings ~ Baby Girl
Filed Under Contests | December 6, 2010
Presenting our fabulous holiday stocking themed for a Baby Girl. It’s filled with toys, crafts and apparel suitable for the little lady in your life valued at over $200.00.
Fill Your Own: Contest
Filed Under Contests | December 6, 2010
Let’s be green this holiday season! In this greener living and gifting inspired contest from Fill Your Own, you could win a prize package of super green stocking stuffers for the whole family (valued at over $200) including a mix of Fill Your Own water bottles, food containers, lunch bags, shopping totes and more!
