We are all tired. Moms of little ones get barely enough rest. They say the optimal amount is 7-8 hours but I don’t know one mom who got that until her kids were at least five or six years old. That’s a lot of sleepless…
Read More...Hot Find Friday: Project Candy Box
By: Deb Thompson Calgary entrepreneur Aaron Kerr, successfully launches Canada’s only monthly candy box subscription. As a little girl I was allowed a dime a month for candies! It’s not THAT long ago. I got either two nickle candies or ten penny candies. For every…
Read More...Around Town – February 21st & 22nd – Vancouver and Area for Families
Spring has sprung on the West Coast! Enjoy this beautiful weather Mama! WESBROOK NEW YEAR CELEBRATION February 21 See Website for Details Wesbrook Village www.wesbrookvillage.com The streets of Wesbrook Village will be alive with family-friendly fun and rich culture to celebrate the Chinese New Year….
Read More...Around Town – Family Day Weekend – Vancouver and Area for Families
Happy Family Day Mama’s! There are many activities around town this weekend to enjoy with your family. FAMILY DAY CARNIVAL February 7 Renfrew Park Community Centre 12:30 -3:00 www.renfrewcc.com There’ll be a bouncy castle, balloons, face painting, games and crafts, and heaps more fun for…
Read More...Around Town – January 31st & February 1st – Vancouver and Area for Families
Enjoy this weekend as we say goodbye to January and hello to February! FUN AND PLAY WITH VAZZY! January 31 1:00 – 2:00 ArtStarts – 808 Richards Street www.artstarts.com Join the percussion orchestra, and enjoy music, stories and dance! FREE FAMILY DAYS January 31 1:00…
Read More...WIN!: 12 Week Session At BrightPath Studios
BrightPath Studios launches this month at BrightPath Kids Clayton Hills with some amazing classes including Mom & Me Dance, Early Readers and even Karate (plus more). Check it out here. We have an exciting giveaway to share with you! One of five of these 12-week…
Read More...Around Town – January 24th & 25th – Vancouver and Area for Families
If you’re struggling to get back into the routine take time to visit one of the following events this weekend! VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW January 21 -25 BC Place 10:00 – 8:00 www.vancouverboatshow.ca Come to BC Place for displays, seminars, demos, and lots more. Kids…
Read More...When Is My Baby Ready For Solids? (i.e. Ammunition for the Pressure to Start Early)
By: Kristen Yarker Many moms contact me wondering if their baby is ready for solid foods. When is My baby ready for solids? Usually this comes from two places: Worry that their baby isn’t getting the nutrition that they need from breastmilk/ formula. Pressure from…
Read More...Recipe: Four Ingredient Banana Cookies
By: Lindsay MacDonald Yes you read that correctly; only four Ingredients in these tasty banana cookies! They are an easy to make, delicious “cookie” that you won’t feel bad about eating! You will need: 2 bananas (mashed up) 2 cups oats 1 tsp vanilla handful…
Read More...CEFA: Early Childhood Education for 1-5 year olds in Surrey
I recently spoke with the owner, April Kennedy, at CEFA South Surrey/Panorama (now open at 152nd and No. 10 Hwy | #100 – 5446 152nd Ave) to find out more about their programming and facility. As it turns out, CEFA isn’t just a childcare facility,…
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