Looking for a fun outing for your 3-5 year old? I just took my almost 3-year old to a live performance of the Cat In The Hat at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, and it was certainly worth crossing two bridges for! This 45-minute…
Read More...Re-Cap of Toddler Tantrum Workshop at Gymboree!
I learned SO much last night! We met up with 8 moms & 2 dads at Gymboree Play & Music for a two-hour workshop on Toddler Tantrums with Desiree Cluff of Rockababy, and enjoyed delicious treats & drinks from COBS Bread and Bean Around the World….
Read More...Out & About: March 1st – 31st
Lots of special events, spring break camps, parenting workshops & more happening on the North Shore & surrounding areas during the month of March. Here’s our roundup of the best for you and your little ones! Sat, Feb 23 – Sun, Mar 31 – The…
Read More...Great Giveaway: A Kiss Goodnight Sleep Consulting
Baby or toddler keeping you up all night? If you missed out on attending our Infant Sleep Breakfast Workshop last week, then you’ll definitely want to enter this giveaway from our newest Perks Partner, Leslie Black of A Kiss Goodnight sleep consulting! Leslie is a Registered…
Read More...Going to Jasper BEST decision ever!
Thanks to Frugal Edmonton Mama who posted a Groupon deal on Jasper Park Lodge our family went for a weekend getaway in Alberta’s beautiful backyard! My husband and I had not been to Jasper since 2009! Before kids, before marriage, before owning a house, before…
Read More...Out & About: Family Day & Valentines Activities
With our first ever B.C. Family Day coming up on Monday, February 11th and Valentines Day just a few days later, this week is shaping up to be a big one for families on the North Shore! Here’s our round-up of family-friendly activities, and ideas for…
Read More...6 Myths of Car-seat Safety
Thank you to Kids In The Back founder, Colleen Blundell for participating in our January School of Mom, and to Westcoast Kids for generously sponsoring a Britax car-seat as our prize! This is a summary of what Colleen shared as the top myths in car-seat…
Read More...Out & About: Weekend of January 18 – 20
We’re definitely starting to feel the cold of this North Shore winter, and desperately looking for fun things to do both indoors and out to entertain our wees ones! With virtually no special events happening here this weekend, here’s our roundup of drop-in playtimes, family…
Read More...Feel good, taste good foods to start the New Year
Welcome to 2013! As it’s January 15th, I am about 2 weeks late to say Happy New Year, but what can I say – the holidays slammed me! After the fun and indulgence of the holidays, January is always a lighter month food-wise. My 2-year…
Read More...Seminar on Media Literate Homes with Margery Healey, January 22nd
Next Tuesday, we’re talking Media Literate Homes with parent coach Margery Healey. Television, ipads, ipods – it is generally recommended not to expose children to any media until 2 years old, but we know this isn’t always possible. This seminar is no lecture to parents…
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