This is my son Kai Taylor Nunes! He is 9 months old and a hand full…he loves swimming, chasing his soccer ball, climbing anything and everything in site and is especially attracted to anything he can’t have! We are in bliss!
The UrbanMommies Pink Vespa
AAh. The coveted Vespa. Child friendly? No. (Not in North America anyway). Fast? Lots of storage? Rain-proof? No, no, and no. Maybe not the most practical thing a Mom could drive, but isn’t that the point? Too often we lose ourselves in the abyss of motherhood, and, well, this little gem will make you feel anything but lost! Look for our new pale pink Vespa throughout British Columbia (on sunny days, Baby Fairs, and at family events) and we might have a few treats to give away for you and the kids. Oh, and be sure to whistle when we drive past.
Baby Names: The Complete Names of Shakespeare
This week in names, we have good ol’ Billy Shakespeare as inspiration. Below you’ll find some very familiar names (Jessica, Julia, Joan), some unfamiliar names (Trinculo, Thurio, Thallard) and names that, well, only a writer could love (Froth, Moth, Dogberry…and Dull). Shakespeare set his plays in England, Scotland, Wales, Spain, France, Italy, Denmark, Greece and Fantasy Land thus there are names from several languages. Read more
Yogurt, Granola and Fruit Parfait
This one is really simple (so simple the kids can do it) and potentially super healthy. In a bowl or glass, layer or mix healthy yogurt, granola and fruit. There are organic varieties of all three available. This is a great recipe for breakfast or a snack for kids and adults alike. Read more
Kids and Dogs
Autumn is almost here which means it’s time to put our kids in cute wool sweaters and take them out to the city park or the woods for a tromp in the leaves. Well, the good and bad news is that you’re not alone in your thinking. At a variety of parks, woods, and beaches you’ll find a lot of people out walking their dogs –– which, for a new parent, or parents of babies and young children without dogs, can be a source of some anxiety. Read more
