Family Fun
First Birthday Party Ideas
The First Birthday is a celebration not only for your child, but for your family. The milestone of making it through he first year is huge, and a mother and father should take the time to celebrate themselves as much as their child. Many parents skip a formal party altogether, and have a family dinner or quiet evening with their child. Some are so overwhelmed by the last twelve months that a party seems out of the question. Whatever you decide, we suggest that you do something to mark the occasion for yourselves. Lighting a candle, doing a special yoga pose or a walk in the woods can be enough. If parties are you thing… her are the UrbanMommies First Birthday ideas. Read more
Kids in the Car
Are we there yet? Driving on Car Trips with children and babies can test your patience level like almost nothing else. You’ve got crumbs and juice boxes all over the back seat, you can’t find the plug for the DVD player, and if you do one more diaper change in the trunk you will turn the car around and head home. (And it took an hour to pack the trunk). Breathe. Try to think of it as an experience. Here are the UrbanMommies tips.. Read more
Toronto Winter City Festival
Great food, fun events and celebrations of our Canadian experience – what more could a parent want? This annual Toronto event includes Winterlicious and several special performances throughout the city. Enjoy! (The great food prices in many restaurants also let you try places you’ve never been, and allows the kids to experience some special places.)
When: January 29 – February 11 More info: www.toronto.ca
Free Olympic Events in Vancouver
If you were one of the many who were not graced with Olympic tickets, no need to worry. As we watch Vancouver get decorated and coiffed, there are tons of free events for you to enjoy with your kids. Check them out on this site.
Skating at Robson Square
In preparation for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, the city has done some pretty spectacular things. One of our favourites is the GE Plaza at Robson Square, an outdoor skating rink complete with live music, a zamboni painted like an Orca, and free helmets for children. Oh – and strollers are permitted on the ice. What more could a parent want? You can even rent skates (a la Rockefeller Plaza) for a romantic lunch date downtown with a working spouse (and the Bugaboo can accompany you as you glide together). Robson Street at Howe, free admission, $3 ice skate rentals. Open 9am – 9pm.
