Our girls are now 2 and 4, and family bike rides have proved a bit challenging until now. Our 4YO has mastered her run bike, and just moved on to a real bike with pedals but refuses to ride it without the training wheels on….
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FAMILY EVENTS ON THE NORTH SHORE THIS WEEKEND (Aug 22-24, 2014) FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd Friday Night Market at the Shipyards (5 – 10 pm) (FREE) Location: Shipbuilder’s Square at the foot of Lonsdale, North Van Details: The popular Friday night market is back! Each week you can…
Read More...My A+ Experience with a Birth Doula!
I think my friends and family would agree that I’m fairly rigid and conservative in most matters, to the point where I’m often told to “lighten up” or “be more open-minded”. As such, it won’t come as a surprise that when I became pregnant with…
Read More...Starting Kindergarten: Too Cool For School Fashion Picks
We love wardrobe shopping for our littles. I personally shop for three girls so it was fun for me to go in search of some cool fashion for boys starting Kindergarten too. Below are my picks plus our outerwear picks in low, medium and high…
Read More...Family Events on the North Shore This Weekend (Aug 15-17, 2014)
FAMILY EVENTS ON THE NORTH SHORE THIS WEEKEND (Aug 15-17, 2014) FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th Treetop Tales (11 – 11:30 am) (Suggested $2 donation) Location: Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road, North Van Details: Leaping lizards, it’s nature story time! Visit the Ecology Centre…
Read More...AHH the Pressure! Is my baby ready for solids or should I wait?
By: Kristen Yarker Many moms contact me wondering if their baby is ready for solid foods. Usually this comes from two places: Worry that their baby isn’t getting the nutrition that they need from breast milk/ formula. Pressure from family or friends to introduce…
Read More...The Innocent Path to Short-Order Cooking (and preventing picky eating)
By: Kristen Yarker As a busy Mom you have many job titles. Titles such as taxi driver, educator, nurse, and house-cleaner. But there is one job title that you do not want: Short-order cook. It happens so innocently. Yesterday your 10 month old doesn’t seem…
Read More...Theatre Under the Stars: Win Tickets for a Fun Mama’s Night Out!
Mama’s Night Out with TUTS There’s nothing like an evening under the stars on a warm summer evening to make your day complete. There’s nothing like sharing that special time with those you love. And, there is nothing like a girl’s night out to get you…
Read More...Family Events on the North Shore This Weekend (July 25-27, 2014)
FAMILY EVENTS ON THE NORTH SHORE THIS WEEKEND (JULY 25-27, 2014) FRIDAY, JULY 25th Friday Night Market at the Shipyards (5 – 10 pm) (FREE) Location: Shipbuilder’s Square at the foot of Lonsdale, North Van Details: The popular Friday night market is back! Each week you…
Read More...Healthy Frozen Treats for Summer
By: Shauna Robertson With the weather warming up, its time to find healthy ways to cool down! Here are five of my favourite healthy frozen treats. Frozen Grapes This is an easy one and so tasty! Skewer grapes on a wooden BBQ skewer (If you…
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