Salts Organic Clothing combines flattering and comfy with surfy and yoga. Jennifer has sought to fine tune the line of her clothes to flatter women’s bodies and has the versatility of being dressed up or down. Labelling her line as “comfortable pretty,” Jennifer aims to make things that are both flattering and wear well.

Many moms know the benefits of a soothing pedicure or hydrating body rub to chase away stress. Nowadays, treatments for kids are starting to pop up on the menus of many spas. While there have been questions raised about the safety and propriety of bringing kids as young as five to get pampered just like mom, spa treatments that are specially customized for children, rather than adult-size services, may be a great way to get in some bonding time and R-and-R.

Dropping some hints to your man about some new lingerie? Want to make sure that you’re not opening up some awful number that doesn’t fit or – worse – is all itchy on your nether regions? Here’s some advice for the men in your life who might be suffering from a bad case of the “I don’t knows.”

VancouverMom.ca asked a few of our favourite local merchants to put together their list of top gifts for this holiday season. Leanne Kripp and Anne Leishman over at North Vancouver’s Jack and Lola told us what their top picks were for moms on the go. They’ve also generously offered VancouverMom.ca readers a discount of 15% (some restrictions apply – see in store for details). Just mention that you’ve heard about the offer at the time of purchase.

Raspberry Kids’ Chief Executive Mom Sue Sinclair names her top picks for the moms you know – including you!

Beauty Mark has long been a staple of Yaletown, for top-notch brands of cosmetics, fragrances and bath products. The recent addition to Pacific Centre Sephora may be the giant superstore for beauty-loving girls and guys, but Beauty Mark makes up for its small stature by bursting with additional products like handbags, clothing, jewelry, and even baby stuff. Whether you need a last-minute baby shower gift or you want to pamper a mom-to-be, Beauty Mark has a small but effective selection of teeny, tiny booties, kids bath stuff, and creams and lotions.

Vancouver Mom had the chance to chat with Stephanie Ostler, owner, designer and girl Friday of Devil May Wear, a wonderfully inspiring boutique located at 3957 Main st. (at 23rd Ave.).

Like many expecting moms-to-be, I found that the last few months were particularly brutal while pregnant. I recall those last few months of pregnancy, hauling my heavy belly around – even carrying it when no one was looking. I would have killed for a stylish maternity support belt. So when I was at the Baby and Family Fair a few weeks ago, I was blown away by daisychain, a clever maternity belt that supports and lifts a pregnant woman’s belly. What appealed to me most about daisychain was that these belly belts were stylish and practical. I had a chance to chat with Ocean Varney and Anna Mayo, sisters, owners and partners of the Courtenay, BC-based company.

Enjoy a girls night out of fun, sweet treats, art, makeup and jewelry! On November 28th, get dolled up in your LBD and start your holiday shopping… Meet inspiring women entrepreneurs who have come together to bring you some pretty fabulous items and gift ideas for you, your special friends and family members – even the littlest ones!