When my newborn Samuel was just one week old, Justine from B Life Photography came to my home and took some lovely photos of my family and our newest little addition. Take a look at some highlights below: For more photos from our shoot…
Read More...The PEP Talk Series – Parenting Series starts March 7th
For your next date night, consider a great dinner out followed by a PEP talk (Parenting Educational Program), a monthly series from March to June. These talks are organized to be thought provoking and inspiring, like a TED Talk for parents. Net proceeds will benefit…
Read More...Giveaway: BC Home and Garden Show Feb 20-24th
The BC Home and Garden Show returns on Feb. 20th-24th to BC Place and there are lots of family and kid-friendly activities at the show. On Thursday, Feb 21st, 12pm-5pm, the BC Home and Garden Show is hosting their first annual Family Day! This day…
Read More...Going to Jasper BEST decision ever!
Thanks to Frugal Edmonton Mama who posted a Groupon deal on Jasper Park Lodge our family went for a weekend getaway in Alberta’s beautiful backyard! My husband and I had not been to Jasper since 2009! Before kids, before marriage, before owning a house, before…
Read More...February is Apple Month!
Every week when grocery shopping, a 3 pound bag of BC organic apples are always in my cart. We use apples in muffins, slurp up applesauce, cook them to top pancakes, steam them with kale for a yummy and nutritious puree, and of course –…
Read More...Out & About: Family Day & Valentines Activities
With our first ever B.C. Family Day coming up on Monday, February 11th and Valentines Day just a few days later, this week is shaping up to be a big one for families on the North Shore! Here’s our round-up of family-friendly activities, and ideas for…
Read More...Sponsors: Bean Around the World, Cactus Club & COBS
Thanks to Bean Around the World, Cactus Club Cafe and COBS Bread, the families attending our Launch Party at Gymboree on Sunday, January 27th will have delicious coffee and treats to enjoy, and an awesome prize for our Cover Kid Contest winner! Bean Around the…
Read More...five things – beauty
Today I’m sharing my five things that moms need to put on a simple face quickly. I just don’t feel ready for the day without at least these basics. I tend to buy a mix of drug-store products for affordability along with some higher quality…
Read More...Out & About: Weekend of January 18 – 20
We’re definitely starting to feel the cold of this North Shore winter, and desperately looking for fun things to do both indoors and out to entertain our wees ones! With virtually no special events happening here this weekend, here’s our roundup of drop-in playtimes, family…
Read More...Prize Sponsors (R-T): Robots & Princesses, Sweet Dreams & Flying Machines, Toy Jungle
We’re coming down the home stretch reviewing our Launch Party prize sponsors! Today we’re pleased to introduce Robots & Princesses, Sweet Dreams & Flying Machines and Toy Jungle. Every family with young kids should have a stack of Soft Wipes from Robots & Princesses in…
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