By: Lisa Mackell The word doula is Greek for a “women who serves” and has come to mean a woman (although there are a couple of male doulas) who is a trained and experienced professional. A birth doula will provide informational support, as well as physical/emotional support…
Read More...Out & About on the North Shore: Halloween Edition (Part 1)
Halloween on the North Shore is just around the corner! Celebrate this weekend by checking out one of these local family-friendly Halloween activities, costume shops, and pumpkin patches. We’ve also included a few “Halloweeny” suggestions for Friday’s School Pro-D Day! Stay tuned for next week’s…
Read More...WeeStock 2013
Hundreds of new and expecting parents will be shopping locally for their babies and toddlers on Saturday, November 9th at WeeStock Indie & Boutique Baby Show in Edmonton at the Aviation Heritage Centre this Fall. WeeStock is a unique show in Edmonton that focuses on…
Read More...Out & About on the North Shore: Pumpkin Patch Edition (Oct 19 & 20)
With Halloween less than two weeks away, pumpkin patches around the Lower Mainland seem to be in full swing and a popular outing for families with young kids! Here is our round-up of pumpkin-related fun happening this weekend on the North Shore, as well as…
Read More...Trick or Treat at West Edmonton Mall
Galaxyland kicks off Halloween this weekend! Join in the fun this Saturday from 12-4pm and Sunday from 11am-4pm. Galaxyland’s Halloween Trick or Treat Festival runs October 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 at West Edmonton Mall’s Galaxyland (Level One, Phase II). Trick or Treat…
Read More...Out & About on the North Shore: Thanksgiving Weekend
Here’s our round-up of what’s going on for North Shore families during the Thanksgiving weekend. Our top picks are the Ghost Train at Stanley Park all weekend long, and Dora the Explorer Live in Vancouver on Sunday afternoon! We hope you have a lovely thanksgiving weekend…
Read More...Top 5 Around Toronto
Fall has officially begun, but Summer sunshine and warm(er) weather is here for this final weekend of September 2013. Make the most of this time with your family and enjoy the rays, just make sure you keep your sunscreen handy because although it may…
Read More...Out & About on the North Shore (Sept 27-29, 2013)
Here’s our round-up of what’s going on September 27th to 29th for families on the North Shore. Our top pick is the grand re-opening celebration of John Lawson Park in West Vancouver at 2:00 pm today! It is an amazing new waterfront playground & spray…
Read More...Out & About on the North Shore: September 20 to 22, 2013
Here’s our round-up of what’s going on September 20 to 22nd for families on the North Shore. Lots of markets, festivals, concerts & the Kidney Run at Ambleside on Sunday. We hope you have a blast! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th Boat Show at the…
Read More...Top 5 Around Toronto
September is here and so it seems Mother Nature wasted no time in cooling us down. Personally, I love a chilly evening. Breaking out the hoodies is always fun, and this year even moreso since I can have a matching set with my son….
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