FUN Camps Bring Children Closer To Nature
01 Jul 2010, written by Diane Wild 0 Comments
Vancouver has a reputation for environmental awareness, so it’s not surprising it’s the locale for summer camps full of building and racing mini solar powered cars, baking brownies in solar ovens, creating a mini eco-city using recycled materials, and planning social and environmental change projects.
Devil May Wear and Its Angelic Owner Stephanie Ostler
01 Dec 2009, written by Christine 1 Comments
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.).
Vancouver Cycling Route Planner
16 Oct 2009, written by Christine 0 CommentsJust came across Cycling Metro Vancouver, a wicked mash-up for to help plot your cycling trip between any two points in Vancouver. A whole bunch of brainy research went into creating the map, that I won’t get into but you can read about here. The Cycling Route Planner uses Google Maps mapped against data on Metro Vancouver cycling routes. Cyclists can search for routes that are on designated/alternate cycling routes or that include major roads. (more…)
21 Jul 2010
Purple Crying – Call for Knitters
Are you a knitter or crocheter who can whip up a hat in an evening? Then get your knit on this summer! You’ll be helping to raise awareness about the Period of PURPLE Crying and shaken baby syndrome.
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Family Bike Festival with Cyclebetes
It’s active, healthy and FUN! If your family is like many Canadian families you search for activities where everyone can participate. A healthy, meaningful, shared experience for Mom, Dad and the kids! If you have bikes here it is!
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