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Kula Klips: Cute and Practical

Kula Klips: Cute and Practical

Tamara Sztainbok May 26, 2010 0

In 2006, Ashley Fraser-Sexsmith got a haircut and tried to side sweep her bangs. "They just wouldn't sweep!" Since she didn't like the look of unadorned metal bobby pins, the former sales rep for

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Baby and Toddler Fashion Show on Breakfast Television

Baby and Toddler Fashion Show on Breakfast Television

Tamara Sztainbok April 27, 2010 0

Last week, VancouverMom.ca was on Breakfast Television featuring the latest Spring fashions for babies and toddlers. They say that working with kids can be a bit of a, uh, challenge. But I’m happy to

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Breakfast Television Baby and Toddler Fashion Show

Breakfast Television Baby and Toddler Fashion Show

Tamara Sztainbok April 23, 2010 0

Who said working with kids on TV was hard? We had a blast on Breakfast Television showcasing some of the best Spring collections for baby and toddler fashions. Baby clothes have changed significantly over

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Entrepreneur to Watch: Alexis Hinde of Chill Monkeys

Entrepreneur to Watch: Alexis Hinde of Chill Monkeys

Tamara Sztainbok April 12, 2010 5

If you're a mom of a little guy (which I am not, but still can sympathize), you'd know that finding clothes that don't have monster trucks, a military theme or superheros is challenging. Alexis

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Buying Kidswear 101

Buying Kidswear 101

Tamara Sztainbok March 26, 2010 1

Guest post by Grace Sanchez MacCall. While shopping for rain gear last spring, a kind and helpful sales associate gently steered us to the next size up. I thought it was unnecessary because, clearly, that

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RoxStar Kids: A Little Rock ‘n’ Roll

RoxStar Kids: A Little Rock ‘n’ Roll

Tamara Sztainbok February 2, 2010 3

Nicole Leslie was interested in trying her hand at designing and creating accessories that would be unique, grown-up and downright cool for her young son and daughter and their friends – and figured rock

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Barking Hippo: Hip Tees For Your Budding Rockstar

Barking Hippo: Hip Tees For Your Budding Rockstar

Tamara Sztainbok December 9, 2009 0

Melissa Saunders was inspired to start Barking Hippo when she tried to dress her toddler in fun and funky, but sustainable and affordable clothes. "I was struggling to find unique items," recalls Melissa, "so

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Po Po’s Ponchos

Po Po’s Ponchos

Tamara Sztainbok November 26, 2009 0

In 2007, owner and designer Karen Stark started Po Po's Ponchos while on maternity leave with her first daughter. The reason? She was just bored while on mat leave and needed more stimulation and

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Profile on JB Owen-Sacallis of Agoo Apparel

Profile on JB Owen-Sacallis of Agoo Apparel

Tamara Sztainbok November 24, 2009 0

Vancouver Mom had the chance to chat with JB Owen-Sacallis, owner and designer of Agoo Apparel, makers of clothing for the active kid. We asked her about her life as a mom entrepreneur, as

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Profile on Jennifer Thornton of Geekling Designs

Profile on Jennifer Thornton of Geekling Designs

Tamara Sztainbok October 16, 2009 0

Jennifer Thornton is the owner of Geekling Designs, an online store that features affordable baby and toddler clothing inspired by nature and fantasy. Check out this mom entrepreneur's story

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