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NURTURED SEW NATURALLY
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TOMS Memphis 201 Amber Tortoise Sunglasses
If you’re gonna go rock ‘n’ roll, go big in our oversized remix of our Memphis sunglasses featuring a timeless tortoise frame. With every TOMS eyewear purchased, TOMS will help give sight to a person in need by providing an eye exam and prescription glasses, medical treatment or a sight-saving surgery. www.toms.ca
Blueberry Spinach Lentil Salad
The best way to enjoy B.C. blueberries is by the handful but for those who are handy in the kitchen, the BCblueberry.com website has more than 100 recipes with creative and healthy ideas on how to use the berries - from nutritious breakfasts and traditional baking, through to salads, cocktails and ideas for the grill. Impress guests at your summer barbecue with this Blueberry Spinach Lentil Salad (recipe...
Yard Safety
It's nice to have an outdoor space where you can let your kids play, but before you let them roam free - here are some ideas on how to make your backyard safe for your little ones: 1. Install childproof locks on gates and don't leave anything near the gates that a child could climb onto. 2. Make sure outdoor play equipment is safe and sturdily constructed. Place play equipment at least 6 feet away from fences and walls. 3. Keep children...
Introducing Solid Foods to Baby
Babies younger than four months of age should not be given any solids. Here is why babies are not ready for solids before four months: Their intestines are not ready to digest solids; A baby’s mouth and swallowing coordination and reflexes are not fully developed; Saliva production is not adequate to help swallowing; A baby’s control of his head and body is still weak, making swallowing solids difficult. NOTE:...
Gaiam Duffle Bag
Whether you're traveling to the studio or taking a day trip, this Duffle Bag will be your new go-to favorite. This bag may be compact, but it features 8 pockets total, including 2 water bottle pouches, 4 zippered pockets, an easy access inner pocket, large main compartment, and a secure yoga mat holder on the front. Measurements: 20"L x 7"W x 11"H. Materials: 100% Polyester Shell with 100% Nylon Liner. Available on www.gaiam.ca. Signup for our...
Healthy Eating: Where to Start? 3 Simple Rules to Healthier Eating
So you’ve decided to make some changes and eat healthier, but you just don’t know where to start. It can be confusing trying to weed through all the exaggerated marketing and fad diets to understand the facts about health and nutrition. There are some simple rules that can make healthy eating a bit easier without the need for a strict diet, calorie counting or a degree in nutrition. Rule No 1 – Limit Packaged Food You can...
Ask Kat: Parent Tribe
As the mum of three small boys, an expert in baby products and a no-nonsense parent, resident blogger Kat Armstrong always seems to be called upon by friends, family and strangers to answer tough parenting questions. We thought it was high time she shared this knowledge with you, and her series Ask Kat was born. If you have questions for Kat, you can email her at askkat@ohbabymagazine.com. Kat, How do you find your parent tribe? How can...
Ask Kat: Post-Baby Friendships
As the mum of three small boys, an expert in baby products and a no-nonsense parent, resident blogger Kat Armstrong always seems to be called upon by friends, family and strangers to answer tough parenting questions. We thought it was high time she shared this knowledge with you, and her series Ask Kat was born. If you have questions for Kat, you can email her at askkat@ohbabymagazine.com. Dear Kat, I had my baby about 18 months...
Ask Kat: Talking to In Laws about CIO
As the mum of three small boys, an expert in baby products and a no-nonsense parent, resident blogger Kat Armstrong always seems to be called upon by friends, family and strangers to answer tough parenting questions. We thought it was high time she shared this knowledge with you, and her series Ask Kat was born. If you have questions for Kat, you can email her at askkat@ohbabymagazine.com. Dear Kat, My brother and brother in law...
Calendars and Consequences
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Three year olds are tough! They're demanding but not in the way that a newborn is. They're opinionated almost as if they're already teenagers, and when they want something, reasoning with them is almost impossible. Since our girls (although identical) are complete opposites, we were really struggling with this phase. What worked to calm down one completely lit a fire under the other. When...
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
I don't know about the rest of you but for some reason when it comes to special occasions in our family it's either feast or famine. Meaning that, when we have one birthday we have at least four within that month. Same goes for other annual occasions, for example; Mother's Day and my moms birthday fall within a month of each other. Same goes for Father's Day; it falls just weeks ahead of my hubby's birthday. It's not the cost that is the...