UrbanMommies » Shopping for Kids http://www.urbanmommies.com Your Online Baby Resource Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:10:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Dressing Your Boys http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-goods/shopping-for-the-wee-one/dressing-your-boys/ http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-goods/shopping-for-the-wee-one/dressing-your-boys/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:39:00 +0000 Jill http://www.urbanmommies.com/?p=5526 Some boys will only wear ‘Athletic Clothing’.  Stripes, logos, numbers.  Hmmm.  Not always a stylish choice for boyswear.  Why not have a rule, shall we, that sports clothes are for, well, playing sports, and cool, cute, hip clothes are for going out in public without a ball/racquet/bat in hand.  I’ve never understood the hockey jersey thing (especially for grown men and women.)  Why would you wear a boxy jersey bearing a professional hockey player’s name on the back?  Your own name, ok...  Same opinion for little boys' sporting attire.  If you earned it by playing a season of T-Ball, sure.  But to put Walmart’s logo and year...]]> boys sports clothesSome boys will only wear ‘Athletic Clothing’.  Stripes, logos, numbers.  Hmmm.  Not always a stylish choice for boyswear.  Why not have a rule, shall we, that sports clothes are for, well, playing sports, and cool, cute, hip clothes are for going out in public without a ball/racquet/bat in hand.  I’ve never understood the hockey jersey thing (especially for grown men and women.)  Why would you wear a boxy jersey bearing a professional hockey player’s name on the back?  Your own name, ok…  Same opinion for little boys’ sporting attire.  If you earned it by playing a season of T-Ball, sure.  But to put Walmart’s logo and year of inception on his back because you think your kid looks athletic?  No.

(Are they paying you to promote them BTW?  Because we have a bunch of UrbanMommies shirts we’d love to give away if you’re into free advertising.)  So what is a parent to do?  Check out the alternatives.  Hard to find?  Yes.  But it can be done. 

Our secret list of great clothing for boys:

Redfish Kids Clothing
Agoo
Peekaboo Beans
Knuckleheads
Joules
Jacadi
Bonpoint
Strasburg
Pom D’Api
Lonvig
Joe Fresh Style

Any other suggestions for cute boy’s clothes are always appreciated.  But no numbers or stripes, please.

- Jill Amery is feeling rather artistic today.  (Sorry Team Canada).

Photo: Ralph Lauren

]]> http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-goods/shopping-for-the-wee-one/dressing-your-boys/feed/ 3 Sugar & Co. Handmade Caramels http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-goods/sugar-co-handmade-caramels/ http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-goods/sugar-co-handmade-caramels/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:33:13 +0000 Jill http://www.urbanmommies.com/?p=5377 Is it because they have a French name?  We don’t think so.  This candy simply makes us feel like we’ve picked up a sweet treat off the grand piano at Versailles.  Each confection made by hand and lovingly wrapped with sweet white paper, French Sea Salt Caramels from Sugar & Co. certainly make the trip over the Lionsgate Bridge worth it. In this quaint Marine Drive candy shop, you can also order birthday party loot bags – made to order not only with the candy of choice, but also sporting custom labels personalized for each party guest.  Natural, good for the environment,...]]> Sugar and Co.Is it because they have a French name?  We don’t think so.  This candy simply makes us feel like we’ve picked up a sweet treat off the grand piano at Versailles.  Each confection made by hand and lovingly wrapped with sweet white paper, French Sea Salt Caramels from Sugar & Co. certainly make the trip over the Lionsgate Bridge worth it. In this quaint Marine Drive candy shop, you can also order birthday party loot bags – made to order not only with the candy of choice, but also sporting custom labels personalized for each party guest.  Natural, good for the environment, and, well, you can start the diet next week.  www.sugarandco.ca 1348 Marine Drive, West Vancouver 604-925-0801.

]]> http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-goods/sugar-co-handmade-caramels/feed/ 0 Vancouver Island Baby Fair http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-hood/vancouver-island-baby-fair/ http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-hood/vancouver-island-baby-fair/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:07:10 +0000 Jill http://www.urbanmommies.com/?p=3854 Victoria Baby Fair

COME SEE US AT THE VANCOUVER ISLAND BABY FAIR THIS WEEKEND!!

Picture this: Victoria in September. Leaves falling on the Empress; late summer flowers making their final show; parliamentiarians bustling about....and thousands of moms and babies descending upon the Pearkes Recreation Centre to attend the annual Vancouver Island Baby Fair. Bobs and Lolo will sing and dance, and so many photos of babies will be snapped that you might think that there is paparazzi in the room.... oh yes, and Urban Mommies will be there with bells on (or very cool give-aways anyway). Vancouver Island Baby Fair creator and producer Shirley Broback has been...]]> Victoria Baby Fair

COME SEE US AT THE VANCOUVER ISLAND BABY FAIR THIS WEEKEND!!

Picture this: Victoria in September. Leaves falling on the Empress; late summer flowers making their final show; parliamentiarians bustling about….and thousands of moms and babies descending upon the Pearkes Recreation Centre to attend the annual Vancouver Island Baby Fair. Bobs and Lolo will sing and dance, and so many photos of babies will be snapped that you might think that there is paparazzi in the room…. oh yes, and Urban Mommies will be there with bells on (or very cool give-aways anyway).

Vancouver Island Baby Fair creator and producer Shirley Broback has been hard at work on the show, and has been nominated for the SavvyMom Entrepreneur of the Year award. With a grand prize worth $15,500 in prizes, we’d love to help her along! Shirley works hard all year long to create a fantastic event that celebrates the growing families on Vancouver Island, and provides a great marketing opportunity for businesses like Urban Mommies. Please visit Shirley’s nomination page and vote.

Shirley Broback
www.vancouverislandbabyfair.com
$6 per person, Children 12 and under are free
Saturday, Sept. 26/09: 10am – 5pm
Sunday, Sept. 27/09: 10am – 4pm
Pearkes Recreation Centre
3100 Tillicum Road

]]> http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-hood/vancouver-island-baby-fair/feed/ 2 ABC But Please No PVCs! http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-kid/time-for-abcs-but-watch-out-for-pvcs/ http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-kid/time-for-abcs-but-watch-out-for-pvcs/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:16:48 +0000 Jill http://www.urbanmommies.com/?p=3616 It’s time for back-to-school scrambling which usually includes shopping for brand new school supplies. But which school supplies are safe for your kids? On August 4, 2009 a report was released by Environmental Defense and the US-Based Center for Health, Environment and Justice outlining guidelines for purchasing safe back-to-school products. Polyvinyl Chloride or PVC is found in many common school supplies and other children’s products and is of key concern in the report. This substance contains chemicals such as phthalates, lead and cadmium which can leech out from the product containing them. PVCs have been linked scientifically to developmental disorders as...]]> school suppliesIt’s time for back-to-school scrambling which usually includes shopping for brand new school supplies. But which school supplies are safe for your kids? On August 4, 2009 a report was released by Environmental Defense and the US-Based Center for Health, Environment and Justice outlining guidelines for purchasing safe back-to-school products. Polyvinyl Chloride or PVC is found in many common school supplies and other children’s products and is of key concern in the report. This substance contains chemicals such as phthalates, lead and cadmium which can leech out from the product containing them. PVCs have been linked scientifically to developmental disorders as well as damage to several body systems including the respiratory system and central nervous system which controls basic bodily operations. The dangerous substance can be found in many children’s products ranging from lunch boxes to binders to backpacks to art supplies. To read more about the released report and to read the report itself visit the links below. Factual information for this article was taken from these two sources.

EnvironmentalDefense.com

Newswire.ca

-Danica Longair

]]> http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-kid/time-for-abcs-but-watch-out-for-pvcs/feed/ 0 Birthday Party Ideas http://www.urbanmommies.com/community/birthday-party-goodies/ http://www.urbanmommies.com/community/birthday-party-goodies/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:25:10 +0000 Jill http://www.urbanmommies.com/?p=2092 If you're tired of keeping up with the Joneses, tossing all of those paper plates, and goody bags filled with sugary snacks and useless stuff, read on.  We like sustainability, budget-friendliness, unique ideas, and healthy parties - for mind, body, and the environment.  If you have other ideas that have been a hit, please e-mail us.  In the meantime, try these ideas on your kids and you'll be the talk of the town... 1. The Telus World of Science offers new, exciting and unique birthday party packages for children of all ages. Pre-booked parties include a zany Science World host, exploration time...]]> Green Planet Parties 1If you’re tired of keeping up with the Joneses, tossing all of those paper plates, and goody bags filled with sugary snacks and useless stuff, read on.  We like sustainability, budget-friendliness, unique ideas, and healthy parties – for mind, body, and the environment.  If you have other ideas that have been a hit, please e-mail us.  In the meantime, try these ideas on your kids and you’ll be the talk of the town…

1. The Telus World of Science offers new, exciting and unique birthday party packages for children of all ages. Pre-booked parties include a zany Science World host, exploration time in the many galleries and exhibits and a decorated private party room. Themed packages include a Preschool Package, Science Surprise Package, Insects Package and Chemistry Package. There’s limited space so be sure to book early. Visit their website for more information on the great parties Science World has to offer!

2.  Green Planet Parties supplies compostable dishes (that look stylish enough for a wedding).  Also check their cloth goody bags, reusable, sewn ‘Happy Birthday’ banners, and personalized endangered animal necklaces for the kids.  Order online, and look like a hero – both for the cool factor, and also for saving the environment.

3.  Get those kids active with a party at Jump Gymnastics.  The tots leave with balloons, get a fab lesson in tumbling, and the cake can be gobbled up while sitting on colourful stools in the party room.

4.  Dora bags are fun and all, but why not grab a reusable shopping bag (the Vancouver Aquarium has great ones) to stash the gifts?

5.  Know any interesting university students or professors?  Hire one for an hour to add spice to the party.  The marine biology major could talk about crabs at your beach bash, or the bug or dinosaur guy could do their thing.  (Think Ross on Friends – wouldn’t you like to have him at your party?)

6. Plant a garden with the kids from the party, give seeds as favours, and treat the parents to a talk from a landscape designer.

7.  Use frames as your giveaway, and do an art party.  Frame the little Picassos at the end, and other parents will be so thrilled to have a hang-able piece of art!

8.  Homeworks Etc. has great hooks that are ‘in the raw’.  You can paint them at the party, take them home, and voila – a great place for your bathrobe!

9.  Instead of gifts, hold a Giving Party.  Ask for some money and split the total between your child and a charity.  This will stimulate conversation about why little Aidan doesn’t have a wrapped present, and get them discussing the tigers.  Green Planet Parties has some great wording on their website with how to ask for the donations.

See also our Birthday Banner feature, our 1 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas and One Year Old Birthday Party articles .

]]> http://www.urbanmommies.com/community/birthday-party-goodies/feed/ 5 Stuck on You Labels http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-goods/stuck-on-you-labels/ http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-goods/stuck-on-you-labels/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:43:43 +0000 Jill http://www.urbanmommies.com/?p=1895 Stuck on You Labels Every kid in the world needs these.  And not only the labels, but the personalized wristbands and cool luggage tags are a must.  (A great alternative to putting a leash on your toddler.)  How did we ever live without them? Great in the dishwasher, microwave or washing machine, the designs are fresh and funky.  They even have star charts and call-me cards for your CEO-to-be.  www.stuckonyou.biz]]> Stuck on You Labels Every kid in the world needs these.  And not only the labels, but the personalized wristbands and cool luggage tags are a must.  (A great alternative to putting a leash on your toddler.)  How did we ever live without them? Great in the dishwasher, microwave or washing machine, the designs are fresh and funky.  They even have star charts and call-me cards for your CEO-to-be.  www.stuckonyou.biz ]]> http://www.urbanmommies.com/the-goods/stuck-on-you-labels/feed/ 0