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makeover mummy madness
Filed Under Places, Tips & Tricks | August 31, 2010
We’ll admit it. There are times when we leave the house looking as if we just rolled out of bed. Probably because we have just rolled out of bed. Not that there is anything wrong with that. We know its what is on the inside that counts – or so we keep telling our wee ones – but sometimes we would like to look a titch more put together.
Or stylish even.
And maybe get a haircut.
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snaps shot
Filed Under Places | August 17, 2010
Remember those awkward portrait studio photos from your youth that often involved polyester and forced smiles? Well, we can’t do anything about the polyester, but Bopomo Pictures has established themselves in Vancouver as a fun alternative to department store studios, offering a fun, flexible, stylish and reasonably-priced studio experience. And they’ve just opened a second location in South Surrey’s Shops at Morgan Crossing.
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park play
Filed Under Places | August 17, 2010
The weather’s beautiful outside. The kids are restless. You rack your brain thinking of all the fun, outdoor places you could take them in the city. By the end of the summer you’ve done the city circuit (twice), and you want a wide-open space where trees abound and concrete is minimal. Lucky for the family, there’s the perfect place right in your backyard: High Park.
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transformers
Filed Under Places | August 10, 2010
We all go through transformations in our lives, but most of us don’t undergo a conversion from a curling rink to a swimming pool as the new Aquatic Centre at Hillcrest Park has just done as part of the first phase of the 2010 Winter Games community legacy. Opening on July 31st, at the same time as the Percy Norman Pool – which opened in 1960 – closed, we’ve already put it through its paces a few times. Strictly in the interests of research of course.
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pi’lo talk
Filed Under Going Green, Places, Stuff | August 3, 2010
One step into Heather Shaw’s enchanted coach house studio and you feel calm. Serene. The cozy space is filled with light and whimsical wares she has crafted using natural textiles and simple styles. From decorative pillows, to wall art, to soft alphabet blocks, Pi’lo has something for any nursery or child’s room. Not to leave the grownups out, there’s also beautiful fabric jewelry, scarves, and tote bags available.
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just another day in paradise
Filed Under Places | August 3, 2010
Vacation. There’s nothing like it. Taking the time to get away from phones, faxes, emails and chores…oh the chores (even though some of them tend to come with you, alas). With summer at its midway point, there may not be enough time to take a long trip, so we thought we’d share one of our favourite destinations that’s just a few short hours away – Squamish.
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got it going on
Filed Under Events, Places | July 20, 2010
Our fair city’s wading pools and water parks are always good summer destinations, but what about other ongoing events to keep you and your tots busy? We’ve compiled a list of ongoing summer fun that we’ll be adding to as we come across more family-friendly activities so you can bookmark this article on our site and use it as a handy reference all summer long.
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little bites
Filed Under Places | July 20, 2010
Remember the days of dining out where white tablecloths stayed white, candlelight was ambiance and not a safety hazard, and you had time for a coffee after dessert? Yeah, we do too. For many parents those days are on hold, and now the goal is to eat (quickly) without meltdowns, and to leave the restaurant pretty much the way you found it. Fast food meets the quick eats criteria, but if you want good, wholesome food (enough with deep fried everything), here are a few T.O. restaurants that will fill bellies, and love having your kids (almost) as much as you do.
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to market
Filed Under Going Green, Places | July 13, 2010
One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh and local food that’s available. Farmers’ markets abound in Toronto from May to October, making it easy to eat green and clean regardless of where you live in the city. A trip to a local market is also a perfect way to educate your kids about food – where it comes from, how it’s grown, and why that matters. So whether you’re looking for organic spinach, fresh raspberries, farm-raised meat, or free-range eggs, the city’s Farmers’ markets have you covered.
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cream of the crop
Filed Under Events, Places | July 6, 2010
Living in Toronto means your kids’ typical Saturday probably won’t involve feeding goats, jumping in hay bales, or taking a tractor ride to a field of strawberries ripe for picking. Luckily for us city dwellers, we can satisfy those farm fantasies and get some outdoor family fun with a trip to Springridge Farm.
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