Hey mamas! We’re back with another great giveaway from the ModernFamilyExpo just in time for the holidays. The ModernFamilyExpo is launching in North Vancouver on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier. It will showcase eco-friendly, healthy, active solutions for the whole…
Read More...Support Local: Help Keep BC Playthings Thriving as a Resource for Quality Toys
BC Playthings is my family’s neighbourhood toy store in Edgemont Village full of wholesome, quality toys for kids that last for generations. The store’s founder, Pat Gallaher, and his dedicated daughter, Bree, are an important part of our community and we hope you’ll watch…
Read More...Giveaway: Diana Nazareth Photography
There’s nothing quite like having a professional photoshoot with your little one. And one day last week, we did just that. In our own home no less, where little S is relaxed and himself, scooting around “his space” and feeling safe, not to mention having…
Read More...What is a Birth Doula?
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…
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