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KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | November 8, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Pick up a Grade 4 and 5 SnowPass for Your Child from Canadian Ski Council

snowpass

Alpine ski has always been my favorite sport. Ski is a big part of my life during winter. I learned how to ski when I was 2 years and half. My husband is an excellent skier. In fact, he earned lots of points when I saw him skiing for the first time. Now that we have [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | September 5, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

A Last Taste of Summer

diybook_indigo

These two books caught my eye last week at Indigo. I guess that I am sad that summer is coming to an end. But there are still a few nice days left and Halloween to produce the playtime projects of Meg McElwee, where she explores indoor and outdoor activities. She will show you how to [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | July 17, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Three Wall Decals for a Baby Boy or a Toddler Bedroom | Etsy Finds

Custom Baby Boy Subway wall decals

Since I am a mom of a baby boy, I am always on the lookout for fun and original boy design ideas. ChickadeeVinyl on Etsy.com provides several options. I share my top 3 picks. First, the Custom Subway Art is a wall decal alternative to the custom baby birth information prints. It allows you to say more. [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | July 4, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Smart Kids Play Zones in Toronto Architect John Tong’s Home

urban family home kids play zones

You do not need to have kids to appreciate the space planning of this backyard. It’s unexpected, fun and practical! One of the a founding principal of 3rd Uncle Design, the architect John Tong built a stage where his kids can sing, and watch or do clown shows. The stage platform could be repurposed for other uses. City [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design, LIVING with kids, ORGANIZING

June 24, 2011 | by Heather

New Uses for Old Things: Baking Sheet Magnet...

Baking Sheet Magnet Board

Yesterday’s easy end-of-the-year teacher gift project got me thinking about everything else that comes with the end of the school year: piles [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids

June 23, 2011 | by Heather

A Refreshing Gift for Teachers

teacher gift lemonade drink flags kids craft

The school year is winding down, and if your kids aren’t already singing “no more pencils, no more books…” they will be [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids

June 18, 2011 | by Kim

A Lot Happened in 3 Months | Being a...

baby

I can’t believe that my little baby son is already 3 months old (he reached it last week). I met lately a [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids

March 3, 2011 | by Heather

Sweet Paul Magazine: Spring 2011 edition

sweet paul magazine spring 2011 kids

Sweet Paul magazine is never short on inspiration and the spring issue doesn’t disappoint, with a special focus on DIY projects, shops [...]

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