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Savvy Source Interview With Cheryl Tiegs

January 26, 2009

Some of our fellow Savvy Source City Editors recently had the opportunity to interview Cheryl Tiegs! Cheryl is the spokesperson for Cambria , a Minnesota based company producing "green" products, such as counter tops. Cheryl also is one of the judges on the ABC produced show, True Beauty . Listen in on their conversation: SS: How and when did you first  Read more...

Weekend Fun

October 17, 2008

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further, there are several fun activities for you and your child. The fall book sale at the main branch of the Vancouver Public Library started yesterday and goes all weekend. A great chance to stock up on all  Read more...

Container Gardening for the Preschool Set

July 21, 2008

How can you make container gardening easy and fun for kids? I guess the first thing is not to care how dirty your child gets, or whether or not the plants actually live. I would also start with some really easy plants that are edible like chives or some other herbs. Photo by:  Read more...

Small Steps to a Greener World: the Naturebag

July 16, 2008

When I started looking for new Canadian products for the 2-6 set I came across the Naturebag . This is a new product put together by two Vancouver mums with an education background and a love of nature. They decided that especially in a city like Vancouver there was a need to bring kids back to nature. I was able to get a bag to try with my three year old and I must say I am impressed.  Read more...

Small Steps to a Greener World

July 14, 2008

As the summer heats up and more concerns about Global Warming surface you may be wondering how to help your preschooler and yourself become greener. I know that in Vancouver it is hard to be as green as you should be with the lack of recycling and composting that many other cities and  Read more...

Exploring the Urban Jungle: Richmond Nature Park

July 03, 2008

Another of the great things about living in the lower mainland is that there are so many trails and parks to enjoy. As a teacher the Richmond Nature Park was a great field trip for both the littlest ones and the older children for a number of reasons. The Richmond Nature Park opens daily from  Read more...

Queen Elizabeth Park, From Quarry to Beauty

June 06, 2008

One of the lovely things about history is that sometimes something ugly can be made into something beautiful as Queen Elizabeth Park . As the remnant of a quarry, the scared landscape was left for a long time before it was restored to a garden in1949. It took more years for the garden to become the respite from city life that it is now. I like to take my son to the park and let  Read more...

Cultivating a Green Thumb: VanDusen Botanical Gardens

June 02, 2008

In Vancouver we are very lucky to have many parks and gardens around to play and learn in. One of my favourites is the VanDusen Botanical Garden . Located on a reclaimed Golf course, the garden is a lovely respite from city life. With lots of programs for children ages 4-11 Saturdays and Sundays all year long, family time in the garden can be fun and educational. Exploring topics  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in vancouver

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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