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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,…

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,…

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……

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…

Need to Know: Visit Great Wolf Lodge

If you’re thinking of visiting Great Wolf Lodge, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got your Facts, need to know, and tips for you here! Also, be sure to visit my post from our visit two years ago here. I visited the Great Wolf Lodge…

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…

5 Vancouver Play-Based Activities For 0-5 Year Olds

Finding things to do with the toddler and preschool age is a score! You may not want to commit to a scheduled class or activity, or perhaps you just want a one-off play activity that accommodates even the little toddlers. We have rounded up local Vancouver…

Starting Daycare and Wondering What to Pack?

Starting daycare is a new phase that takes getting used to for sure. Knowing that your child will be away, out of the house, for an entire day can be overwhelming to prepare for. Although there are lists sometimes provided, we often still sit and…

American Girl at Indigo Introduces Tenney

The newest contemporary character, Tenney Grant™ by American Girl is now available at Indigo. A rising star in the Nashville music scene, Tenney is a singer, songwriter and guitar player who is determined to make it big as a musician. Tenney comes to life for…

When is a Good Time to Start Toddler Activities?

Starting toddler activities is a fun and exciting time. It’s a time to take an abundant amount of pictures, watch them try their hand at new and emerging interests, and also have them just look super cute. As parents, it goes without saying that we think…