App review: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Preschool Storybook Piano
31 Aug 2010, written by VancouverMom.ca 1 CommentsTwinkle Twinkle Little Star Preschool Storybook Piano by KIBOOMU combines two of the things that a preschooler loves the most: music and singing.
Three Squeaks For Little Pipsqueak Clothing
06 Aug 2010, written by VancouverMom.ca 0 CommentsWhether your child is making sandcastles at Kits Beach or kicking back with a bottle of formula, wearing Little Pipsqueak means they’ll be doing it in urban chic style.
Get Yourself Together Organization Tips: Double Duty Organization
27 Jul 2010, written by VancouverMom.ca 1 CommentsGetting organized doesn’t necessarily mean buying out IKEA’s entire stock of magazine racks, shelves and baskets. Everyday items that you thought were only good for one or two things can be transformed into ultimate organizing tools all while saving time and money.
Imagination and an open mind are the keys to converting common household items into tools for organization through out the home. Try on these 10 household item transformations in your own home.
Overspending on your children’s clothes? Not for Long!
23 Jul 2010, written by VancouverMom.ca 0 CommentsIt seems like children can grow faster than biologically possible … at least to us sorrowful moms who want them to stay babies forever. In the first year of life, a child may wear that cute dress once or twice before it’s unable to fit over that ever-growing noggin. Whether you are unwilling to pay $50 for that adorable dress at Baby Gap or you just couldn’t resist that $50 dress at Baby Gap, children’s consignment stores can be a lifesaver on both fronts.
The Sum of Great Style: Ready For the Summer Heat
15 Jul 2010, written by VancouverMom.ca 0 CommentsSummer is finally here.
So what does that mean? Lots of BBQs, outdoor activities and trips to the beach. Here’s how you can beat the heat with this sizzling summer look.
Don’t just show up to the next BBQ in a boring pair of khaki shorts and a linty tank top. It’s super easy to look pulled together with a classic stripe and adding a pop of colour
Get In The Picture
14 Jul 2010, written by Diane Wild 1 CommentsLook back through your archive of photographs. In how many did you make it into the frame? I’m in less than 10% of all our family photos because I’m usually the one behind the camera taking the photos. Does this sound familiar?
Get Yourself Together Organization Tips – The Kitchen
13 Jul 2010, written by VancouverMom.ca 0 CommentsDun, dun, dun! The kitchen can be one of the most welcoming – albeit scariest places in the home for organization. If you regularly cook at home (which I encourage!) the kitchen is likely one of the most used rooms in the home, and with frequent usage comes disorganization and mess. Recipe books, utensils, containers and knick knacks fill most kitchens hiding away in random drawers and cupboards.
The Sum of Great Style: Comfort Without Sacrificing Style
02 Jul 2010, written by Christine 0 CommentsYou’re exhausted from chasing the kids around all day, the mountain of laundry doesn’t seem to go down and you can’t remember the last time you had a full night sleep. The last thing you think about is how you look. So to console yourself, you say, “Well, at least I took a shower!” Let’s stop making excuses and start taking care of ourselves. Looking great can be fast, easy and affordable!
World Cup Fever: Vancouver Family Style
28 Jun 2010, written by Christine 0 CommentsCheck out soccer-super fan Cathy Collis’ suggestions for enjoying World Cup – Vancouver family style.
Get Yourself Together Organization Tips – Purging
18 Jun 2010, written by VancouverMom.ca 2 CommentsIn a busy household, a little bit of organization can go a long way in increasing efficiency, simplicity and sanity. Today’s focus is about purging all the stuff that piles up – old toys, out grown clothes and junk. Sometimes it’s hard to let go of the little things as people often think they are going to find a need for it someday or it may hold sentimental value.
03 Sep 2010
Win a Family Pack of Tickets to the Wiggles! Wiggly Circus Live
Giveaway alert! Read on for details. Do your kids like wiggling to the Wiggles, the Fab Four from Down Under? Then don't miss The Wiggles "Wiggly Circus Live" tour. Join The Wiggles along with their friends Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as they bring all the excitement of the big top circus with a wiggly twist to Vancouver!
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Gymboree North Shore’s Open House
Gymboree's Open House! Join us for our FREE Open House Events; a great opportunity to sample all Gymboree has to offer your child!
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