By: Joleen Dilk Salyn Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. It’s time to ‘Fall Back’ an hour and change your clocks on Saturday night (November 2nd), thus granting us an extra hour of sleep. In theory. While the opportunity to gain an extra hour of sleep is eagerly…
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Halloween is upon us! Now that my child is getting older we are starting to enjoy the love of crafting together. I am in no way a crafty person, I could probably have an entire page dedicated to “Pinterest Fails”, but I try and I…
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October is such a FUN time of year! Our family visited the Downey Family Farm to collect our very own pumpkin and were treated to the fun rides and games at their festival. A great time for family bonding and creating traditions that we can…
Read More...Hot Find Friday: Lost My Name Books
In another edition of Hot Find Friday, I want to show you a personalized book I guarantee you is like no other you’ve seen before. It’s called Lost My Name. This book makes an ideal gift. (attention!: send this link to your family members who never…
Read More...Hot Find Friday: Hazel Village
When I started this series it was simply because I kept seeing such great new products popping up everywhere and I want to share them with you! Today’s Hot Find is Hazel Village. These woodland creatures are most adorable, sustainably made in Brooklyn, New York,…
Read More...Ultimate Mama’s Night Out: Hottest Tot Products Vancouver 2014
Ultimate Mama’s Night Out: Hottest Tot Products! It’s here, and once AGAIN, it’s superb! It’s our 3rd annual Hottest Tot Products event in the Lower Mainland, and this time it is being hosted at Bearfoot Playground in Lynn Valley (North Vancouver). Come prepared…
Read More...Local Review: BrightPath Kids
I had the opportunity to tour the new BrightPath Kids Centre in Clayton Heights (192nd Street & 72nd Avenue) this week. I admit, I was impressed. This would be the place to check out if you are in need of group care for your 6…
Read More...Belly Baby and Kids Show is THIS Saturday!
This year’s Belly Baby & Kid Show is this Saturday at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds! I will be there along with plenty of other fantastic vendors, so come by and say hi! Saturday September 27 10am – 4pm Cloverdale Fairgrounds (free parking!) $5 Adults (Kids free)…
Read More...How to Get Back Into a (Sleep) Routine for Fall
By: Joleen Dilk Salyn It’s that time of year when many of us are getting back into a structured routine again. Summer vacations have ended, children are in school and our work commitments begin to pile up, making the need for sleep essential for the…
Read More...7 alternative education methods for your kids
By: Heather van Mil Parents these days are faced with more choice than ever when it comes to their children’s education. Previously, getting a specialized education most often meant attending a private school and came with a hefty price tag. Today however, there are a…
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