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just bag it
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | March 10, 2010
Taking your kids out and about requires extensive packing. Your diaper bag needs to be stocked to deal with everything from a blow out to fickle changes in weather and the stroller does double duty as a grocery cart. Plus you can’t leave home without snacks and drinks. And when you need to keep those snacks and drinks cool we find So Young Mother’s cooler bags to be a child-friendly yet rather elegant solution that definitely detracts from that Sherpa feeling that can sometimes overwhelm you.
baby’s got bot
Filed Under Stuff | March 3, 2010
It’s been awhile since we’ve alerted you to a new online store so let’s change that today – starting with sharing the roundabout way we came across Calgary online boutique Babybot. Last August we got an email from Plush, a company in Belgium that makes durable, just-cute-enough kid’s tees. We loved their product but was it available in Canada – our key criteria – we asked? No, but once the new online store, Babybot launched they would be.
when you wish upon an owl
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | March 2, 2010
Everybody, and every baby, needs something special to love. And if those things are better for our babes, better for the environment and one-of-a-kind – like Wishing Owls – than they’re even more lovable.
big love
Filed Under Stuff | February 9, 2010
Yesterday we had some lovely ideas for your little ones but today’s Valentines’ gift suggestions are all about you – and your significant other, starting with you. Everything from thermos mugs to chocolate to undies (for him).
little love
Filed Under Stuff | February 8, 2010
We’re of two minds about Valentine’s Day. On one hand we love letting those we love know we love them. But we sometimes chafe at the feeling of being forced to make those declarations on a prescribed day. Our solution? Small treats on the big day and then consciously remembering to spread the love all year round. So here are some of our favourite little treats for little ones.
we love sleep
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | February 3, 2010
In the lead up to Valentine’s Day we’re focusing on things we love and one thing we’re awfully fond of is sleep. In fact there’s not a parent we know who doesn’t long for more of it. After all not enough sleep affects your memory, your weight and your health. But since the sleep cards are already stacked against you when you’ve got little ones, it’s important to make sure the sleep you get is as healthy as possible, which is where Natura comes into play.
eco-friendly bathing, eating and curating
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | February 2, 2010
Today we’ve got a slightly random collection of products that have three things in common – they’re better for your babe, better for the environment and make great valentine’s gifts. Whether you’re bathing, eating or sorting your real (rather than virtual) photos, these are lovely solutions.
gold medal music
Filed Under Stuff, Tips & Tricks | January 29, 2010
With the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympics just weeks away we thought it was about time to suggest a few tunes to help get us – and our kids – in the mood. Along with some rather obvious favourites, there are a few here you may not have considered. But trust us, there’s nothing like the resounding trumpet fanfares of Aaron Copeland and Bill Conti to inspire the athlete in you, or the motivating lyrics of Avril, ELO or Bowie to make you feel like a champion. So grab your red mitts, put your hands up, and tell us Can You Feel It?
artful birthdays
Filed Under Places, Stuff | January 27, 2010
We all know there’s a big event coming up in Vancouver, but that doesn’t mean that other big events, like birthday parties, should be put on hold. We’ve had a lot of fun at artful birthdays for both boys and girls and have compiled some great suggestions for “cultural” venues about town where you can throw the perfect arty party with very little effort on your part.
just ducky
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | January 26, 2010
Just like their clothes, little ones outgrow their toys awfully quickly. What was developmentally appropriate last week doesn’t cut the mustard this week. So in addition to seeking out new toys to engage them with, you’ve also got a backlog of toys they no longer use. When Michelle Shackleford and Beth Huel became mums they wanted a solution to this ongoing cycle of clutter, one that was kid, parent and environmentally-friendly and so they launched Lucky Duck Toy Box Delivery.
