Looking to get creative with your little ones? Or perhaps you’re doing some crafting of your own, documenting your children’s younger years? Either way, having the right supplies makes all the difference. Stock up and get creating at one of these fabulous Vancouver craft stores….
Read More...Kid-Friendly Vancouver Beaches
This summer has been a scorcher so far. With Vancouver’s location on the ocean, the answer is obvious: hit the beach! But where to go? Here are six suggestions if you’re on the hunt for kid-friendly Vancouver beaches. So slip on a shirt, slap on…
Read More...Save Money with Kids: Vancouver Consignment Stores
Kids can be expensive. If you’re a stylish mama, though, you might have had bad experiences with thrift store shopping and hand-me-downs. Luckily, there’s an answer. Vancouver consignment stores offer cute, gently used, higher-quality kids clothes and baby gear at prices that are much lower…
Read More...Vancouver Spray Parks: Summer with Kids
Summer has arrived early this year in Vancouver. One of the best ways to beat the heat with little ones is to head out to the spray park. Whether your toddler is a brave adventurer, or just enjoys putting their fingers in the spray, even…
Read More...Eat Local in Vancouver: Kid-Friendly Suggestions
Back in May we shared our tips for gardening with kids. With so many Vancouver mamas trying to eat local and choose healthy food, gardening is a great choice. But let’s be honest – not everyone has a green thumb. And in a city like…
Read More...Cloth Diapering for Vancouver Mamas
Many Vancouver mamas take green living very seriously. One way that you may choose to reduce your new baby’s environmental footprint is by cloth diapering. Over the course of two (or more) years of diapering your baby will go through thousands of diapers, and if they’re…
Read More...Adopting a Pet in Vancouver
Are you on the hunt for the perfect pet? We have the scoop on where to search for the newest addition to your family. And bonus points – with Vancouver pet adoption you won’t have to experience pregnancy and childbirth! Vancouver SPCA The Vancouver SPCA…
Read More...Vancouver Family Date Nights: Getting out with Little Ones
Date nights are certainly harder after you have kids, but you don’t have to stay locked up indoors in the evenings now that you’re a mama. Here are some of our favourite picks for family date nights that will be fun for everyone in and…
Read More...Five Indoor Playgrounds in Vancouver
Here in Vancouver, we all know that rain happens. But sometimes a mama just needs to get out of the house – especially when she’s been trapped inside for days. What to do? Visit one the city’s fabulous indoor playgrounds, of course. Here are some…
Read More...Five Fabulous Vancouver Toy Stores (+ a Bonus!)
Not every toy store is created equal, as all mamas know. The best ones offer a fabulous selection of thoughtfully-selected items, with a knowledgeable staff dedicated to helping you choose just the right item. At my own local toy store I can walk in and…
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