Cherish Childbirth Care

ARE YOU PREGNANT?
DO YOU WANT TO BREASTFEED?

Cherish Childbirth Care presents FREE Breastfeeding & Nutrition Workshops in May
An informative community event to Celebrate International Doula Month benefiting the Pacific Postpartum Support Society

May 4th: 10a-12p Vie Maternity
1038 Hamilton Street

May 5th: 7p-9p Nima’ma
2938 West 4th Avenue

May 25th: 10a-12p Belly & Beyond
4118 Main Street

* Tips and tricks for successful breastfeeding
* How to nourish yourself while breastfeeding
* What a Doula is and how she can help you during labour and after your baby arrives
* Registration required
* Partners welcome
* Snacks, refreshments, and prizes!
* 10% OFF shopping party after workshops
* Space is limited

* Call 604-626-1079
www.CherishChildbirth.com

Every participant will receive a gift valued at $25-$70 from local sponsors for the event!
Visit us online for a complete sponsor list.

Mom Cafe

Please register in advance for the next momcafé event taking place this Friday, April 11th is from 9:30am – 11:30am at the Bella Candela Restaurant (109 West Esplanade) in North Vancouver. The theme of this event is “Rising Above”. Join other educated, savvy Moms to hear the inspirational stories of our featured speakers:

Cybele Negris, Co-Founder & COO of webnames.ca and mother of two young children
Teara Fraser, Commercial Pilot and President of Women in Aviation, and mother of two children

These two women have incredible and captivating stories to share. Listen to how they have risen above in typically male dominated industries and how they are making the career & family balance work, or not. Don’t miss out on this experience! For more information or to register, visit www.momcafe.net.

Charity: A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to support Family Services of the North Shore

We are thrilled to have the Art Express craft bus on-site for the older kids. We will have some great prizes donated by our sponsors including Please Mum, KidsBooks, Science World, Country Furniture and Nannies on Call.

For further information, visit Mom Cafe

BABY TALK AT THE ROUNDHOUSE

Birth Fest 2008

Mother Me Contest Details

Better Than a Box of Chocolates for a New Mom or Mom-To-Be!

Celebrate your sweet cherub's arrival with Mother Me home support and be mothered yourself, at the same time, by a Mother Me postnatal doula. Why give flowers to a new mom when you can give a qualified Mother Me doula?

Mother Me is offering a contest for new moms, to win 16 hours of home support, valued at approx. $400.

Mother Me Doulas:
Are certified to take care of both you and your newborn.
Provide home support for you and your family performed in a respectful and sensitive manner.
Offer newborn care, bathing, feeding, massage and comfort techniques
Provide breastfeeding education and emotional support
Assist with your day to day household tasks
Are specialized to care for twins and triplets.
How to Enter?
We want to know:

hat is the most outrageous or comical advice you have been given about parenting?

Submit your answer by email with your name and contact information.
Please send your answer to motherme@shaw.ca by February 14th.
We will announce the winner by email on February 15th, 2008.

Who Can Enter?

Anyone having or has had a baby from January 14th, 2008 to March 14th, 2008.
Also, friends or family wanting to give this as a gift to a loved
one who has had or is expecting a baby during this time period.
All new moms will love this gift!

You Can Win:

The winner will receive a gift certificate totaling $400 that must be used by July 2008.
Enter Now. Some lucky mom will love this gift!

6 WEEKS TO USE YOUR COUPONS!!

Time really does fly. I want to highlight a few companies you might want to check out before the fall/winter edition of Tiny Tots Coupon Book comes to an end:

1) Mountain Baby - Hip, unique gear and natural care products for all members of the family (10% off coupon)

2) Jack & Lily - Ultra-soft, fashionable leather shoes and boots for babies and toddlers, over 80 styles to choose from (10% off coupon)

3) Maria Tratt's Custom Room Design - spruce up your kids' room with a unique and personal design (20% off coupon)

4) Belly to Baby Prenatal - still need to take your weekend prenatal class ($25 off coupon)

5) Limegirl - Moms and/or kids - let the spa come to you! ($25 off coupon)

6) In Favour Loot Bags & Party Supplies - every party needs loot bags!! (10% off coupon)

7) Keep The Moment - preserve a replica of your baby's hand or foot: makes a great Gift Certificate for a Baby Shower too (20% off coupon)

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

It's Christmas Time and time to shop! "Santa Shops Sapperton" is the first annual late night shopping event in Sapperton. Select merchants along E. Columbia St. in Sapperton are staying open late on Thurs Dec 6, 5-9 pm, for exclusive sales and holiday excitement. Santa will make an appearance in the neighborhood, along with carollers, a Mini Donut vendor, a prize basket & gift wrapping at Pedagogy Toys, a 'Santa Sale' at Dimpleskins Naturals, and other surprises.

Go to the link below to see what's going on sale:

Newsleader

TINY TOTS IN THE NEWS!

Check us out in the Tri-City News!

Tri-City News

PO POS PONCHOS SALE!!

Dec 4th from 9-1pm I'm going to be holding a sale at my house 3034 Graveley st, Vancouver. All ponchos are between $25 & $30 down from $40. Makes a great Xmas present for nieces & daugthers or family friends. Snacks will be provided for the little ones & lots of toys to keep them amused while the moms shop. Visit: Po Pos Ponchose

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING LIST

Ok, there are so many great places to shop out there! I wanted to highlight a few tonight to make sure you don't miss them on your Christmas list:

HAVE A HOOT LOOT BAGS - Great for stocking stuffers, birthday loot bags, and more...
TRENDY TOTS - Scandinavian Clothing for your little one that's unique and trendy
ANYTHING ON A CLOCK - unique gift for anyone who wants to showcase a photo
EE HENRY - Christmas Photo packages - check out her specials
NATURAL BEAUTY CANADA - Great stocking stuffers, diapers, anything really or shop for yourself:-)

COUPONS FOUND FOR ALL STORES MENTIONED ABOVE IN THE TINY TOTS COUPON BOOK!!

CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT THE MANOR

Come shopping at over 40 tables and enjoy hot cranberry cider and high tea at Urban Academy's Annual Craft Fair. You can also book your photo and storytime with Santa!

SAT NOV.24
SUN NOV.25

10-5PM


Urban Academy

NATURAL POD RELEASE!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 14, 2007

NATURAL POD MAKES MOTHERING MAGAZINE’S LIST OF 2007’S BEST NATURAL TOYS

(Vancouver, BC) – Natural Pod is pleased to announce that Mothering Magazine has featured six of its products in its list of Best Natural Toys for 2007, which appeared in its November-December issue.
Mothering Magazine’s Annual Toy review features toys that are natural and safe for children.

Natural Pod’s six products that were featured in Mothering Magazine include:

Dump truck – A simple wooden dump truck, perfect for little hands
Baby Rattle – A lovely maple rattle filled with grains of rice and finished with beeswax
Teething ring – A wonderfully natural teether that can be tied to a soft doll
Tug boat – A simple little boat that’s handmade in BC from sustainably harvested fir
Two of its Bamboletta dolls – Gorgeous dolls handmade from 100 per cent cotton interlock fabric from Holland and stuffed with Romley lamb’s wool. Designed to encourage open play.

“We’re absolutely thrilled that Mothering Magazine recognized so many of our products in its list of best natural toys for 2007,” said Bridgitte Alomes, Founder, Natural Pod.
“We work very hard to scout out the top natural toys from around the globe, and this reaffirms that we’re choosing the right ones.”

Natural Pod has also added some new additions to its line-up, including:

Baby wool jacket – Handmade baby tops made from a wool or wool cashmere blend on one side and a designer cotton print on the other
Organic playdough – This childhood classic is made with only the best all natural ingredients including organic colours and Kosher salt
Woolpets craftkits – These adorable crafts are designed for beginner felters
Natural Pod (www.naturalpod.com) is a leading online retailer of high quality, natural products that inspire creative and imaginative play. All of its versatile toys, games and dolls are made from premium natural materials such as wool, cotton and wood. A British Columbia based company, Natural Pod is the exclusive Canadian agent for products such as Fagus Vehicles and Bamboletta dolls.

Media Inquiries
Bridgitte Alomes
Phone: 604.630.1619
Email: info@naturalpod.com

KIDDIE CASTLE CHRISTMAS SALE!

Kiddie Castle is happy to anounce that there will be a BIG Annual Christmas sale from10-50% off all our Christmas and casual wear.

WHEN:
Sat. Dec. 1 (11am-7pm)
Sun Dec. 2 (11am-8pm)
Sat. Dec. 15 (11am-7pm)
Sun.Dec. 16 (11am-8pm)

HAPPY SHOPPING!!

Coupon found in the Tiny Tots Coupon Book:-)

FIG ORGANIC

If your little one doesn't have one of Fig Kids ultra soft organic cotton sleepers, they should! Or for that matter, any of the Fig Kids' line. They come in a variety of designs, sizes, and best of all, I didn't notice any shrinking!! My biggest pet peeve. Check out their ultra-cool website and turn up your speakers!

Fig Kids

Coupon inside Tiny Tots Coupon Book:-)

WISHES AND WANTS FAIR 2007

TOT-TO-GO BABY SLING

Sleek and simply designed, Tot-To-Go Baby Slings pack a lot of punch! Whether you are new or experienced at babywearing, our slings offer you style, diversity and function. For a safe and comfortable way to wear and bond with your baby, you are :Good to go with Tot-To-Go!"

They come in a variety of stunning patterns and can be found at Tot-To-Go

Coupon in Tiny Tots Coupon Book:-)

BABY 'N' ME GRAND OPENING

BABY 'N' ME

The boutique focuses on 'Hip, Unique Gear & Natural Care' products for Moms, Dads, babies & toddlers. They carry products that are not available at big box or department stores and many have been invented by Canadian Moms. They also carry green products that support our environment. The information portion of Baby 'n Me includes articles written by real Moms, Work from Home Opportunities and the newest addition, our Parent Guide.

The Grand Opening started October 24th and will run until November 7th. There will be draws, sale prices & many new products introduced! New sections of Baby 'N' Me will also be unveiled.

Coupon in Tiny Tots Coupon Book:-)

BABY PLANET BOUTIQUE

Christmas Shopping? You must go to Baby Planet Boutique. You can pick up anything from shoes, shirts, cute items, plush seat belt coves, you name it! Do you shopping on-line and avoid the line-ups!

Coupon found in Tiny Tots Coupon Book:-)

CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT THE MANOR

Come and join the Christmas Magic at the Manor. Book your time with Santa for photos and storytime, enjoy Hot Cranberry Cider, have lunch in the Tea Room, buy your Christmas Presents and more!

November 24/25
10am-5pm

Urban Academy

Urban Academy Poinsettia Fundraiser

(Pre-Purchase beautiful poinsettias to help contribute to the building of the playground and pick them up at the Craft Fair)

Don't miss out, mark your calendars!

If you're interested in booking a table, register on-line!

ALLI'S ORIGINALS

I received the most adorable key ring in the mail last week from Alli. She has really created a unique item. She even engraved a heart with 2 Fun Moms, isn't that great! If you're looking for a unique gift for someone who has everything, visit Allis Originals where you can pick out little charms for that someone special...

CHERISH BIRTHING FROM WITHIN PRENATAL CLASSES

Upcoming CHERISH Birthing From Within® Prenatal Classes

Harmony Family Wellness Centre
736 West 16th Ave @ Heather
6 Week Series:
Thursdays Nov. 8 - Dec 13

Birthin’ Again Prenatal Classes
Saturday November 17th
Westside Community Midwives
#303 - 2083 Alma Street Vancouver
6 Week Series: Mondays Nov 5-Dec 10

call the Birthing From Within office at (805) 964-6611 to register now!

NATURAL POD THURSDAY EVENT

Natural Pod event this Thursday.

Vist Natural Pod this Thursday, October 18th where you will get a chance to see some of their great *new products Including house/kitchen play items, baby wooden bowls and rattles, finger puppets and an amazing selection of natural dolls.

All of their items are safe, non-toxic, educational and most importantly fun.

Natural Pod also offers pre-ordering on-line at NATURAL POD. If you place your order by 12.00pm, Wednesday October 17th, you can pick-up at this event. Just select 'pick up at next event' at check out. This is a great option for those who have limited time.

When: Thursday October 18th
Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Vancouver Waldorf School
Early Childhood Center
2725 St Christophers Road
North Vancouver

For more information, please visit www.naturalpod.com or you can email us at email: info@naturalpod.com

Cannot make this event, be sure to register on their website to receive information on their upcoming events for Christmas.

ENTERPRISING MOMS NETWORK

Launch Party for Enterprising Moms Network

Have you Registered as a Guest for the LAUNCH PARTY for Enterprising Moms Network?

There’s less than ONE week left before the celebration happens - and it’s definitely not a celebration you'll want to miss!

It’s all happening on October 18th at the Aston Pacific Hotel in White Rock from 7 – 9 pm.


To Register as a guest for the launch party, please visit Enterprising Moms Network under the Why EMN? tab, or contact #604-836-3128.

LEARN-NETWORK-GROW with ENTERPRISING MOMS NETWORK.
The place to be for all Mom Entrepreneurs!

PAMPERS & CHERRIOS BRIGHT MORNING STROLLER WALK

Get your walking shoes on… the Pampers & Cheerios Bright Mornings Stroller Walk is coming to Vancouver this October! Join Olympic supermom Silken Laumann in raising money for Silken’s ActiveKids Movement and enjoy a Bright Morning in Stanley Park.

The Vancouver Pampers & Cheerios Bright Mornings Stroller Walk will be held in Stanley Park on Monday, October 15, from 7:30AM to 10:30AM.

For more information or to register online visit:
CANADIAN BABIES


The first 10 people to register in each city win a fabulous gift prize from the Bright Morning sponsors!!!

As well, you can pick up a copy of Tiny Tots Coupon Book for free if you participate:-)

RED FISH KIDS CLOTHING

Clothing for the Courageous - this line of clothing is going to knock your socks off! It's cute, comfy, and very trendy. The clothing line is designed and constructed for growth and movement of your little one and for them to have total freedom, mobility and self-expression for these active developing bodies.

In particular, I love the little Nekkos. They work for both my boys, shorts for the toddler and capris for the little one:-)

visit: Red Fish Kids Clothing and purchase today!

HARMONY FAMILY WELLNESS CENTRE

Prenatal yoga: Monday October 15th 5:30pm- 7:00 8 week series
Hatha Yoga: Monday October 15th 7:15pm- 8:30 8 week series

These classes are in an intimate setting allowing for more personal attention with the teacher. Limit 8 per class. Preregistration is required.
Taught by Cielo English. For more information or to Preregister by calling 604-676-9882 or email email: info@trineyoga.ca

BOPOMO PHOTO CONTEST

BOPOMO HALLOWEEN CONTEST!

If you're planning on getting photos done with your children all dressed up in their adorable Halloween costumes, consider getting them done at Bopomo Photograhy! Anyone who comes in for pictures of their children in costume are automatically entered into our costume contest. We will pick three winners on October 31st, each of who will win $100 gift certificates from Bopomo. Of course when they come in for their sitting, they can also bring regular clothes as well as their costumes!

Call to make your appointment today!
Bopomo Pictures
2631 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V6K 2G2
Tel: 604.678.1411

Bopomo

CELEBRITY'S KID WEARS FIG!

Isn't this great! Julia Robert's daughter is wearing Fig Organics' clothing line and they're one of our merchants in the Tiny Tots Coupon Book so you can use your coupon!!

The link to those dresses is
Fig Kids

COLD WATER

I drew the bath at 10pm, thinking I was going to lay and relax in my bubble bath, as it's been a long week so far, and as I was waiting for the water to fill up, I realized the bathroom was filthy. I probably hadn't cleaned it in 2, maybe 3 weeks! How disgusting. There has been so much going on in my household, little things are constantly being put on the wayside. So, the clock just clanged 11 dings and I'm finally finished from floor to ceiling (ok, I didn't actually wash the ceiling), but I did everything else.

In today's day and age, I feel like I have so many expectations put on me. Why is this? Can we ever go back to "the way it was"? Do we want to? Probably not, but I do know what I'm really seeking right now in my life is balance. Balancing work, kids, family, life, friends, household, and the list goes on is my constant challenge. One week I feel like I got it, the next I'm in tears because it's witching hour with the kids (usually 4pm) and nothing is cooked for dinner.

I definitely need to sit down and figure it out, I just have to find the time. A few things the experts would probably pat me on the back for doing are 1)I've started meeting up with some other Moms and scrapbooking on a couple Friday nights a month and 2) my husband and I are starting to talk about taking a date night again once a month at least. It's a start.

Coupon #61 (Baby Steps Life Coaching) in Tiny Tots offers one free hour of self care and career/relationship stress. Now don't get me wrong, my intention on writing this article was not to promote the book, it just came to me at the end:-)

On that note, I'm really going to take that bath now, hopefully the water isn't too cold:-)

JUST FOR MOMS: MINI TRADESHOW

Just for Moms mini Tradeshow

Admission is $3 ($1 of which will go directly to Basics for Babies).

The event will take place at the Shannon Hall at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey from 10 am- 4pm on Sept. 29th/ 2007

NATURAL POD

We are very excited to once again create a store event for our local community, bringing many new items for all to enjoy.

Visit Natural Pod this Thursday, September 27th from 12.00pm - 3.00pm (note new time) at the Vancouver Waldorf School, 2725 St Christophers Road in North Vancouver.

We are also offering for our Vancouver based customers, the option of pre-ordering on-line at Natural Pod and collecting your items at our store events. Just select 'pick up at next event' at check out. This option is great for those who have limited time.

Over the next month we will be adding many new items to our range, we will be in-touch soon with more details.

For those who can make it on Thursday, we look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for your continued support.

BEANSPROUTS SALE!! SEPT. 22, 07

Beansprouts Back to School SALE & CELEBRATION!

WHEN:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 from 11-6pm

WHERE:
Beansprouts · 4305 Main St. · Vancouver · BC · V5V 3R1

Celebrate Back to School with a sidewalk sale, face painting, and live entertainment.

FALL FASHION CLEARANCE

2006 Fall Fashions and Shoes will be up to 70% OFF !!!

Including fashion collections from Zutano, GSUS, Paul Frank, Meli Meli and One Kid.
Fabulous jackets, sweaters, plush cardigans, dresses, pants, velour sleepers,...

2006 Fall shoes from Kenzo, Naturino, Blue Bottle, Tsubo, and See Kai Run.
Only select sizes available - come early for the best selection!

Bobs and Lolo will be there too!

Beansprouts is so excited to have Bobs and Lolo return to Main Street!
If you didn't catch their performance at the Main Day Street Fair, this event is a must! Saturday, September 22 show begins at 4 pm.Musical Adventures for everyone!

SWAP MEET IN NEW WEST: SEPT. 22, 07

New Westminster Swap Meet

WHERE:
Connaught Heights Church
2201 - 8 Ave.

TIME:
10:00am - 2:00pm

Do you have kid's clothes and toys piling up? Is it time to buy that next size of kid's clothing, AGAIN? Let us help!

Admission is FREE!

Call Lisa at 604-582-2121 or email her at office@chpa.ca

Tiny Tots Coupon Books will be there too:-) **Special Swap Meet Price**

KIDS-STUFF SWAP MEET AND STREET FAIR: SEPT.22, 07

Kids-Stuff Swap Meet and Street Fair 7500 Hanna Court, Burnaby (2 blocks from Edmonds skytrain)

Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007
10:00am - 3pm

The Burnaby Children's Centres Society (BCCS) is hosting it 5th Annual Street Fair and Kids-Stuff Swap Meet. This outdoor event features games and activities for the kids, raffles, concession, community displays and a kids-stuff swapmeet.

Here are some highlights:

The QMFM Street team will be there playing great music and giving out some free food samples.
The Burnaby RCMP will be preparing ID kits for kids
Bouncy Castle
Face painting and crafts
Story time at 11am and 1pm
Fun games and prizes
Kids stuff swap meet
Tasty BBQ

Tiny Tots Coupon Book will be sold at a special price! So come pick up your copy!!

MOM CAFE EVENT: FRIDAY, SEPT.21, 07

Don’t miss the first momcafé event on September 21st featuring Tina Barkley, Founder of babylicious, and Krista Thompson, Executive Director of Covenant House. Momcafé connects like-minded Vancouver Moms by providing YOU with interesting speakers, stimulating conversation, a light breakfast, a charity contribution and childcare. For more information, visit Mom Cafe

Mama Renew Launch Party

Mama Renew

Celebrate Mama Renew With Us
Monday, September 17th, 4-7pm
FREE GIFT BAG for the first 50 Mamas to Arrive

We Know How Much You Give to Your Children
** Now Let Us Nurture You **
mamas, children, partners, and friends are welcome...

Little Nest Cafe
1716 Charles Street, off Commercial Drive
www.LittleNest.ca

Go to:

Mama Renew for full details!

VANCOUVER BABY & FAMILY FAIR

Well our first trade show was a success! We sold lots of books, discovered things about our demographics, met new friends and contacts and networked like crazy. It was like teaching for both of us, having to be "on stage" for 2 full days. Our husbands took care of the kids, which was great! They were sure tired too:-) Mmmm, what taking care of kids is tiring? That's strange:-)

We've been invited to join a group of women in the MINDS group, our first meeting is tomorrow night. We're really looking forward to it.

It seems people, in general, are very excited for us. Having said that, I'm excited too, but I'm really looking forward to my pillow...

Spilt Milk Twice In 1 Day!!

I really do think my brain is thinking faster then my actions. Twice today I knew my kids' milk was right next to me and twice today, I spilt milk! I can't seem to keep a straight thought between my family and home balance, the Tiny Tots Coupon Book, the house renovations, getting organized, and blah, blah, blah... And why is my 15 mth old still up when his bedtime was 12 minutes ago?

Anyways, life lately has been a bit crazy with balancing the kids, the husband, the business, but soon hopefully things will balance themselves out. Who am I kiddding?? The coupon book will be ready to pick up on Wednesday, and then it's distribution time! We have gotten a ton of hits on our website (www.tinytotscouponbook.com) and lots of people have entered the contest, signed up for the news, given us feedback, and left us nice notes. It's been really fun and it feels like soon it will pay off.

One thing I'm missing are my friends right now. I hope the moms can get together soon because they really are a big part of my network:-) I have been spending a lot of time with the husband and family, so that's satisfying.

On that note, I must get the 15mth to bed, the 3 1/2 yr old's teeth brushed, read the books, say the prayers, get him to bed, and then work, work, work...

Thanks for all the support! Check out the new website if you get a chance!