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2017 Acura MDX: Family Friendly Vehicle Review

The Aura MDX is an extremely popular “Mom Vehicle” in my neighborhood. I would go so far as to say it is the most popular vehicle in my children’s school parking lot! No lie. So I was excited to drive this beauty for a week….

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Huggies Canada Brings No Baby Unhugged Program to the West

The No Baby Unhugged program, a Canadian initiative by Huggies Canada, made its debut in the West today, at the Victoria General Hospital on Vancouver Island in B.C.. This is the third hospital in Canada benefiting from this program that Huggies Canada has invested $75,000 in,…

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Nursing an infant

How to Properly Nurse an Infant – A Guide to Nursing Your Baby

Nursing is a beautiful thing. Immediately after your baby is born, it’s essential to start the breastfeeding process. This is important because it strengthens the mother-infant bond early on. It is, however, mandatory that you know how to properly nurse your infant. While you may…

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Childcare options

Childcare Options and Types Available

Finding the right childcare can be a difficult transition. You want a provider who is caring and attentive and responsible. You want something that fits your life in terms of hours, location and cost. And you don’t want to spend years on a waitlist. Here…

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Like a Tank: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe

We recently had the opportunity to take the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe on a family road trip. We have been considering an SUV purchase (we’ve been driving a mini-van for years) for a while now so it was great to drive the Tahoe for a week,…

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The Importance of a Contract When Hiring a Nanny

This article has been written by Adele Perry, of the Nanny Jamboree and Vancouver Nanny Network   Creating a contract can seem rather time-consuming for more tedious paperwork, but I can assure you that spending the time to set up a contract with your nanny,…

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Packing Lunch for Your Picky Eater Preschooler

So you have a picky eater and now he is going off to big boy school and you’re terrified he won’t eat anything. On a daily basis, you dance around him with Dora playing on the iPad trying to trick him into taking 5 bites……

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budgeting for preschool ages

Budgeting for Preschool Ages – A Useful How To Guide

It may come as no surprise, preschool can be pricey these days. So parents, and even parents-to-be think about this age and it’s incurring costs well ahead of time. Budgeting for preschool aged children has become a must these days. Costs That May Come Into…

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The Lazy Mom’s Guide to Spring Cleaning

Every year, without haste, Spring arrives. As glorious as that sounds, as moms we know that also includes the dreaded, inevitable, much-needed…”Spring cleaning“. Spring is a Fresh Start With the season comes a rejuvenated zest to tackle the balance of the year. Reorganizing your home, getting…

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