Posted on: September 24, 2012
The kids are back in school. Your schedule is almost all yours for at least a few hours every day. Coffees are sipped while still hot. Life is good. Then, you have visions of Halloween. Before you gulp hard thinking up ways to distract your 7-year-old long enough to keep
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Posted on: September 11, 2012
Last year right on September 1st my husband’s SUV (the newer of our two vehicles) died. Or more accurately, a problem developed with the transmission that would have cost a significant amount of money to fix. This is not a fun situation at the best of times, but for us,
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Posted on: September 10, 2012
Last year, when the Grey Cup was held in Vancouver, my husband and I, along with our friends visiting from Calgary, headed down to the convention centre to take part in the team parties. I waited in line for a photo with the coveted Grey Cup and we all had
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Posted on: August 20, 2012
It seems breastfeeding and formula controversies are never far from the news. Today an article in the Globe and Mail reported on a New York City initiative “Latch on NYC” which wants to help promote breastfeeding by stopping distribution of formula samples and literature in hospitals. This is being met
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Posted on: August 16, 2012
A recall has been issued for the Bumbo Baby Seat as there have been reports of babies falling out and fracturing their skulls. Bumbos are not meant to be used on raised surfaces (although many of us might be guilty of it) and that’s generally how kids hurt themselves by
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Posted on: August 15, 2012
The Odd Life of Timothy Green opens in theatres today. It is one of those heartwarming, inspiring movies that sticks with you for days after you have watched it. The story takes place in the small town of Stanleyville. Cindy and Jim Green (played by Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton)
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Posted on: July 20, 2012
Do you have a budding sk8er boi or sk8er gurl in your family? West 49 LRN2SK8 is a one day educational event providing an introduction to skate culture instruction for beginner skateboarders, age 5 to 15. The LRN2SK8 program provides participants a full West 49 skateboard experience in their mobile
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Posted on: June 20, 2012
What do your kids love to do for fun in your city? Canadian teen heartthrob Jordan Francis (“Camp Rock 2,” “Connor Undercover”) wants to know! Jordan will be travelling across Canada visiting all the funnest places recommended by kids. Canadian kids aged 16 and under have the chance to showcase
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Posted on: June 14, 2012
The grand opening of the new Carsland at the California Adventure Park at Disneyland in California is this week and as part of the festivities, WestJet announced that for every adult that flies, one child flies free (when you book a minimum 3-night WestJet Vacations package from select western Canadian
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Posted on: May 28, 2012
Enjoy a fun night of family bowling without breaking your budget! Select bowling centers are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
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