By: Joleen Dilk Salyn With the New Year upon us, comes the perfect time to begin to implement healthy changes for ourselves and our family. One of the most fundamental, but often overlooked cornerstones of health, is sleep. As moms, we often could sleep very…
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Must-Have Outdoor Gear for Kids Winter has definitely arrived here on the ‘Wet Coast’ but that doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to come to an end. Whether you’re splashing in puddles or rolling in snow, Boomers and Echoes has the right gear to keep your…
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Stuck for holiday gift ideas for your partner or kids? I’ve come across three products/services lately that I think would be great for under the Christmas tree this holiday season….and we’re giving away a $100 gift pack including all three! Enter to win through the…
Read More...{Giveaway Alert!} Win 4 Family Tickets to “A Few of My Favourite Things” at Presentation House Theatre!
Enter to win a Family Pack of 4 tickets to A Few of My Favourite Things: The Annual Holiday Spectacular at Presentation House Theatre! Get in the holiday spirit at A Few Of My Favourite Things, this year’s Annual Holiday Spectacular at Presentation House Theatre! This…
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FAMILY EVENTS ON THE NORTH SHORE THIS WEEKEND NOVEMBER 28-30, 2014 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th Bright Nights at Stanley Park Train (various times) BOOK TICKETS IN ADVANCE! Location: Shipbuilders’ Square at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North Van Details: During the holiday season, the Bright Nights Train…
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Whether he is a few weeks old, or nearly a year, baby’s first Christmas is very special. We pulled together our favourite gifts for you to buy for your baby’s very first Christmas morning. A Library of books you’ll cherish for years with your little…
Read More...{Giveaway Alert!} Win 4 Family Tickets to Where The Wild Things Are at Presentation Theatre!
Enter to win a Family Pack of 4 tickets to Where the Wild Things Are! ($60 value) Presentation Theatre (North Van) – Shows runs Nov 7 – 16, 2014 Specifically created for kids aged 3-7 and their parents! Your choice of date & showtime (subject…
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FAMILY EVENTS ON THE NORTH SHORE THIS WEEKEND NOVEMBER 7-9, 2014 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th Where the Wild Things Are – Live Theatre (7pm performance) $15 Location: Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave, North Van Details: This award winning, internationally acclaimed production is an intimate ‘guided…
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10 Tips to Help Your Child’s Speech & Language Development – In the Car! By: Amanda Goodison, MSc, RSLP, Speech-Language Pathologist at Leap Therapy As much as we may not want to admit it, let’s face it, many families are spending increasing amounts of…
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