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2008-06-03T14:28:00.002-07:00

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Top Baby Names Books

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Here is a list of the top 10 baby name books we have recently discovered on Amazon to help you in finding a name for your new baby.

1. The New Baby Name Survey Book: How to Pick a Name That Makes a Favorable Impression for Your Child by Bruce Lansky

Book Description
The New Baby Name Survey is an all-new edition of The Baby Name Survey Book which presents new profiles for every name

Based on data from a new survey of over 100,000 parents. The book lets parents know what people think of the most popular names and helps them pick names for their babies that make favorable impressions. The New Baby Name Survey also includes the origin, meaning, and famous namesakes for each name, as well as a name “profile” written by Bruce Lansky, the #1 name in baby name books. So, it can be used as a single resource, or in conjunction with one of Lansky's other name books (which contain a lot more names.)

2. The Baby Name Countdown: 140,000 Popular and Unusual Baby Names by Janet Schwegel

Book Description

A classic, the baby name countdown (over 120,000 copies sold) is now fully revised and updated for the first time in a decade. Featuring more names than any other guide and based on more than 2.5 million birth records, the book includes brand-new data, a new introduction, a revised section on the most popular baby names of the past year and decade, and updated popularity ratings throughout. Discover at a glance the most popular given names from each decade of the 20th and 21st centuries, meanings and origins of the 3,000 top names, and thousands of rare and exotic monikers. Whether your taste in names is trendy, traditional, or international, The Baby Name Countdown is the ideal resource for every parent searching for the perfect name.

3. The Comprehensive Dictionary of English & Hebrew First Names by Alfred J. Kolatch

4. Scottish Forenames by Donald Whyte

5. Complete Idiots Guide To 30000 Baby Names by Marcia Turner

Book Description
Finding that perfect name …

Rather than simply provide readers with an alphabetized name list for each gender (which, by the way, it also does), this jam-packed book dedicates approximately half of its pages to various lists, helping parents zero in on the perfect name for their baby and adding some fun to the baby- naming process. In addition, this book contains a two-color alphabetized name section, colorful name histories, and helpful information on choosing the perfect name. Over 150 lists in all.

6. Baby's First Gift: Choosing a Name Your Baby Will Love by Suelain Moy

7. There's Magic in Your Name: Most Unique Baby Name Book Ever! by Marty Wilson

8. Not Your Parents' Baby Name Book by Jennifer Hecker

9. Little Snuggler: A Book of Sweet and Cheeky Nicknames for Your Baby by Rob Mejia

10. The Perfect Name: A Step-by-Step Guide to Naming Your Baby by Jeanine Cox

Top Girls & Boys Names in British Columbia

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How common is your name? Search British Columbia records from 1900 to the present using the Vancouver Sun's searchable database of boys' and girls' names.

All-time Rankings

Rank

Name

Occurrences

39444

35649

35099

33361

30661

29123

18103

17935

15538

14822

14236

13545

13022

12896

12347

11739

11626

11588

11324

11320

11261

10433

10424

10202

9931

Data is from the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency. Additional research on twentieth century
names by P.A. Dunae, T. Blogg and A. Speed of Malaspina University College. Special
thanks to Ryan Jabs of the Public Affairs Bureau/Ministry of Health.

From the Vancouver Sun

Mothers Day Vancouver "The Mom Song" by Anita Renfroe

2008-05-02T11:17:00.002-07:00

"The Mom" song, sung to the William Tell Overture, by Anita Renfroe

"The Mom" song, sung to the William Tell Overture, by Anita Renfroe.

What a mom says in 24 hours, condensed into 2 minutes and 55 seconds! Hilarious and talented! Lyrics for "The Mom Song" is given below. (Thank you BelleFlower15!) "The Mom Song" Get up now Get up now Get up out of bed Wash your face Brush your teeth Comb your sleepyhead Here's your clothes and your shoes Hear the words I said Get up now! Get up and make your bed Are you hot? Are you cold? Are you wearing that? Where's your books and your lunch and your homework at? Grab your coat and gloves and your scarf and hat Don't forget! You gotta feed the cat Eat your breakfast, the experts tell us it's the most important meal of all Take your vitamins so you will grow up one day to be big and tall Please remember the orthodontist will be seeing you at 3 today Don't forget your piano lesson is this afternoon so you must play Don't shovel Chew slowly But hurry The bus is here Be careful Come back here Did you wash behind your ears? Play outside, don't play rough, will you just play fair? Be polite, make a friend, don't forget to share Work it out, wait your turn, never take a dare Get along! Don't make me come down there Clean your room, fold your clothes, put your stuff away Make your bed, do it now, do we have all day? Were you born in a barn? Would you like some hay? Can you even hear a word I say? Answer the phone! Get off the phone! Don't sit so close, turn it down, no texting at the table No more computer time tonight! Your iPod's my iPod if you don't listen up Where are you going and with whom and what time do you think you're coming home? Saying thank you, please, excuse me makes you welcome everywhere you roam You'll appreciate my wisdom someday when you're older and you're grown Can't wait till you have a couple little children of your own You'll thank me for the counsel I gave you so willingly But right now I thank you not to roll your eyes at me Close your mouth when you chew, would appreciate Take a bite maybe two of the stuff you hate Use your fork, do not burp or I'll set you straight Eat the food I put upon your plate Get an A, get the door, don't get smart with me Get a grip, get in here, I'll count to three Get a job, get a life, get a PHD Get a dose of, "I don't care who started it! You're grounded until you're 36" Get your story straight and tell the truth for once, for heaven's sake And if all your friends jumped off a cliff would you jump, too? If I've said it once, I've said at least a thousand times before That you're too old to act this way It must be your father's DNA Look at me when I am talking Stand up straighter when you walk A place for everything and everything must be in place Stop crying or I'll give you something real to cry about Oh! Brush your teeth, wash your face, put your PJs on Get in bed, get a hug, say a prayer with mom Don't forget, I love you And tomorrow we will do this all again because a mom's work never ends You don't need the reason why Because, because, because, because I said so, I said so, I said so, I said so I'm the mom, the mom, the mom, the mom, the mom!! Ta da!!! «

Breast Feeding with the Comfy Kangaroo Tank

2008-04-23T14:47:00.001-07:00

The Comfy Kangaroo patent pending nursing tank is the ultimate solution for nursing moms। Comfy Kangaroo top is made of top of the line blend of fabrics to achieve both comfort and the support you expect of a nursing bra.

Both functional and fashionable Comfy Kangaroo top answers all the needs of a nursing mom। Each tank comes with an extra set of straps that allow you to attach or detach the bra as needed.

No matter how many times you open and close the flaps to nurse your baby, our nursing pad pockets are designed to keep them in place.

Ultimate Nursing Tank! Both fashionable and functional!

2008-04-23T13:41:00.003-07:00

When looking for top-quality nursing clothes to wear when breastfeeding, Mom needs to look no further than a Comfy Kangaroo Tank. The tank and nursing bra are made of a top of the line blend of fabrics, providing a super soft and cozy feel for both mom and child. The nursing bra is lined with a Cool Max fabric allowing for instant wicking away of any moisture from the skin and improving overall breathability of the bra. The Cool Max lining aids quick evaporation of all moisture, leaving mom feeling dry and comfortable.

Vancouver Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay For The Kids

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The Vancouver Island Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay For The Kids

Join us May 31/June 1 at UVic's Centennial Stadium for 24 little hours that will make lifetime of difference for children with disabilities in BC!

Registration for the 2008 24 Hour Relay for the Kids is Now open! Click HERE to register.

It's true! Wide Mouth Mason will be performing at this year's Vancouver Island 24 Hour Relay! Click here for more info.

The Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay For The Kids is more than staying up all night with your friends running in circles; it’s 24 little hours that can make a lifetime of difference in lives of children with disabilities. Help us send kid’s to camp this summer register your team and start fundraising today.

Whiterock SPIRIT OF THE SEA FESTIVAL

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SPIRIT OF THE SEA FESTIVAL
White Rock, BC Festival featuring: Miss White Rock Pageant, Elk's Pancake Breakfast, Children's Parade, Children's Fair, Mini Golf In the Sand, Face Painting, Street Artisans, Continuous Stage Entertainment, Waiter's Race, Torchlight Parade & more!

Surrey Childrens Festival

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May 29 - 31 | Thurs & Fri: 9am - 3pm | Sat: 10am - 8pm

he annual Surrey Children's Festival inspires
young hearts and minds to greater possibilities
and celebrates our rich and diverse cultural heritage
through performing and visual arts experiences

Providing performances for everyone
When you select a show title you will be linked to an event page with detailed information.

May 29, 30

The Big Map
Full Figure Theatre

May 29, 30, 31

Cake and I Scream

May 29, 30, 31

Charlotte Diamond and the Hug Bug Band

May 29,31

Chris Hamilton& the Sticky Jam Band

May 31

Il Pesciolino (The Little Fish): BellaLuna Theatre

May 29, 30

Journey to New France: Vazzy

May 29, 30, 31

Misstart (Faux Départ): Dynamo Theatre

May 29, 30, 31

Norman Foote

May 29, 30

Old Coyotes: Winston Wuttunee & Ed Peekeekoot

May 29, 30, 31

Pumkids: Rick Scott and Pied Pumpkins

Shows Vancouver International Children's Festival

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Show Selector

Can't decide which mainstage show to see? Below is a list, handily arranged by age suitability and subject area. Just click on the title and you'll be taken to the show information page.

Are you a teacher? Have a look at our Curriculum Enhancement chart for some educational suggestions.

Suitable for Preschoolers
(Ages 2 – 5)
Connie Kaldor
Kling Klang
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
Sam's Rot'n Pot'n Pan Band
The Little Old Man

Suitable for Primary Grades
(Ages 5 – 7)
BIG NAZO Intergalactic Creature Show
Comedy 4 Kids
Connie Kaldor
Creole for Kidz
Halmang, Myth of Jeju Island
Hansel and Gretel
Kling Klang
Les Parfaits Inconnus
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
People of the Plains
Sam's Rot'n Pot'n Pan Band
Spectacular Korea
Taking Flight with Kenneth Oppel
The Little Old Man

Suitable for Senior Students
(Ages 10+)
BIG NAZO Intergalactic Creature Show
Comedy 4 Kids (Tuesday only)
Creole for Kidz
Henry the Fifth
Les Parfaits Inconnus
Spectacular Korea
Taking Flight with Kenneth Oppel

Suitable for All Ages
Creole for Kidz
Les Parfaits Inconnus
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
People of the Plains
Spectacular Korea

Author Reading
Taking Flight with Kenneth Oppel

Circus
Les Parfaits Inconnus

Comedy
Comedy 4 Kids

Dance
People of the Plains
Spectacular Korea

Music
BIG NAZO Intergalactic Creature Show
Connie Kaldor
Creole for Kidz
Les Parfaits Inconnus
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
People of the Plains
Sam's Rot'n Pot'n Pan Band
Spectacular Korea

Puppetry
Hansel and Gretel
The Little Old Man

Theatre
BIG NAZO Intergalactic Creature Show
Halmang, Myth of Jeju Island
Hansel and Gretel
Henry the Fifth
Kling Klang
Les Parfaits Inconnus
Staccato

En Français
Connie Kaldor
Hansel and Gretel
Staccato

Bilingual: French/English
Creole for Kidz

Auf Deutsch
Hansel and Gretel

FAQ

Is parking available nearby the Festival?
Yes, there is a limited amount of parking available in the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre/Vancouver Museum parking lot and under the Burrard Street Bridge. Festival parking staff will direct you upon arrival. When parking, please respect "Residents Only" parking signs by parking in designated areas only.

Are there pay phones on site?
No, there are no pay phones at the Festival.

Is there a bank machine on site?
Yes, there is indeed.

Is food available on site?
Food vendors, with snacks, lunches, coffee and other refreshments to suit every taste are located between Tent #2 and Tent #3.

If I have a performance ticket, do I also need to pay to get through the Festival gates?
No. A performance ticket is also your ticket into the Festival on that same day. You can either buy your tickets in advance through Ticketmaster (Tel. 604.280.3311), or upon arrival at the Festival gates. If you want to come back on another day when you don't have a performance ticket, you'll need to pay the $8.00 gate admission fee.

At what age do I need to purchase a ticket for my child?
There is no charge for site admission or performances for children under the age of 18 months.

Ticket Packages 2008 Vancouver International Children's Festival

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Ticket Packages
See more and save with these Super Duper Ticket Deals!
On sale to the public on March 8, 2008.

Show Packages (excluding Variety Show):
2see See two shows per person on the same day for only $32 (includes site admission, GST and Ticketmaster charge).
3see See three shows per person on the same day for only $45 (includes site admission, GST and Ticketmaster charge).
2see and 3see packages are non-transferable. Ticket packages are only available when purchased in advance through Ticketmaster at 604.280.3311. By phone only.

Gate Passes
Treat your family to more than 20 activities and great entertainment around the park with these money-saving passes.
One Day Gate Pass only $8 per person.
Two Day Gate Pass only $14.00 per person ($7/per day).
Three Day Gate Pass only $18.00 per person ($6/per day).
Multi-day gate passes are available through Ticketmaster at 604.280.3311 or at the Festival gate.

There is no charge for admission or performances for children under the age of 18 months.

2008 Vancouver International Children's Festival

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Getting to the Festival:

Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut Street

BY BICYCLE
Bike racks are available at East Gate and West Gate.

BY CAR
Vanier Park is located past the south end the Burrard Bridge at the foot of Whyte Avenue off Chestnut Street in Kits Point, directly behind the Vancouver Museum and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Please follow Festival signs and our traffic attendants will direct you to our free parking area. Please respect "Residents Only" parking signs; park in designated areas only. Please allow one hour to park your vehicle and make your way to the performance tent.

BY FERRY
Regular departures to Vanier Park (Maritime Museum) from Science World, Stamps Landing, Granville Island, Yaletown and the Aquatic Centre. Check out www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca or call 604.684.7781 for route and schedule information.

BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
From Burrard Street Skytrain Station transfer to #2 or #22 bus southbound to Cornwall at Cypress. Translink information: 604.953.3333 or www.translink.bc.ca.

BY SCHOOL BUS
School buses load and unload at the foot of Whyte Avenue (next to the Kits Point boat launch parking lot).

Happy Fathers Day Steve Darling!

2008-04-10T16:36:00.001-07:00

Steve Darling is now a proud father...Hayley Poppy Darling was born April 10th, 2008.

Happy Fathers Day Steve Darling!

Watch Steve Darling between 5:30am and 9:00am Monday to Friday on Global Television.

And watch out for an upcoming TV Week magazine story on Steve Darling new baby girl Hayley Poppy Darling.

Vancouver March Break Activities

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March 17 - 20, 2008
Spring Break Daycamp at Trout Lake Community Centre; 604-257-6955

March 17 - 24, 2008
The Village Scavenger Hunt, noon-4:00pm. Times: Noon-4:00pm. daily Admission: $5.25 per person, includes carousel rides. Come take the challenge! The Village Scavenger Hunt takes you throughout the village looking high and low. Be sure to watch the blacksmith, catch a movie in the theatre and tour the Interurban Tram display while on you search for answers. And, of course, a ride on the carousel is a must. The Ice Cream Parlour will be open with light menu options available. Burnaby Village Museum, 604-293-6501, http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

March 18, 2008
Circus Cowboys presents Wanted. In this hilarious show, Sheriff Scott is following the trail of Riff Raph the bandit, who is constantly disguising himself. Trained at the National Circus School , the Circus Cowboys, Scott and Raphael, will dazzle the audience with their skills including lasso tricks, bike riding, acrobatics and more. This one-of-a-kind cowboy farce combines comedy, dance and theatrics with crazy circus skills and audience participation. Yee-haw! Evergreen Cultural Centre is located at 1205 Pinetree Way , Coquitlam BC For tickets call the Box Office at 604.927.6555 or buy online at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca

March 19 - 20, 2008
DuffleBag Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty. The “nearly world famous” DuffleBag Theatre returns to Evergreen with two fun filled improv show. The company’s refreshing adaptations of well known fairy tales have young audience members (and a few parents) join them on stage. The resulting excitement and spontaneity creates a hilarious experience for all. With DuffleBag Theatre, the dream of living a fairy tale actually does come true. Evergreen Cultural Centre is located at 1205 Pinetree Way , Coquitlam BC For tickets call the Box Office at 604.927.6555 or buy online at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca

March 18 - 20, 2008
Spring Break Festival. Attention parents! Evergreen’s Spring Break Festival is the answer to your March Break woes. Three delightful shows play in repertoire starting with the hilarious duo Circus Cowboys in “Wanted” and two improv shows by the nearly world famous DuffleBag Theatre - “Sleeping Beauty” and “Peter Pan.” Shows run at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Check the website for details. Spring Break Festival! Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.

March 18 - 22, 25, 2008
Vancouver History Gallery Tours. Vancouver’s stories from the early 1900s to ‘70s; 604.736.4431, www.vanmuseum.bc.ca

Free Photo Contest

2007-11-21T09:17:00.000-08:00

How does the contest work, and what prizes can I win?
A. Each year, picture.com sponsors the International Open Amateur Photography Contest to encourage new artists and undiscovered talent to submit their work for consideration. They receive thousands of entries, each of which is evaluated by our selection committee. Those entries that exhibit a unique perspective or artistic vision are advanced to semifinalists in the contest. Complete sets of prizes are awarded at the end of each contest. All prizes are guaranteed to be awarded. The annual Grand Prize is $10,000.00. The Grand Prize for each individual contest is $1,000.00. For each individual contest there are forty First Prizes of $35.00, four in each of 10 categories. Seventy-three Second Prizes of gifts with a retail value of $25.00 each are awarded without regard to category. They award additional prizes in case of ties.

Canadian Toy Testing Council Top Picks

2007-11-06T12:18:00.000-08:00

The Canadian Toy Testing Council has just released their top picks for 2008. Best Toys and Children’s Books and safety was top of mind. New for this year, the toy companies were required to provide a statement ensuring that the toys being tested have been manufactured under the proper rules and regulations through the product safety bureau.

The results are based on testing hundreds of toys that are representative of those being offered on the market. Children test the toys in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value.

Here is the Top 10 Children’s Choices for Best Toys 2008:

– The Balancing Bug Stacker, for ages 6-12 months, a set of six colourful bug characters with smiley faces that stack together with magnets. Made by Learning Curve Toys, they can also rattle.

– The Ultimate Family Wagon from Radio Flyer Inc., a bright red covered wagon with two moveable seats that can be folded down to act as a table.

– The Grand Walk-In Kitchen. At a suggested retail price of $349.99, it is the most expensive best pick of 2008. Produced by Step 2 Corp., the miniature walk-in kitchen set is highly durable and very detailed, right down to its stainless steel-look fridge and stove.

– The least expensive best pick, at $12.99, is the Shrek 3-D Memory Matchup from MGA Entertainment, where characters from the Shrek movies come to life in a game designed to improve memory recall.

– Word Launch by Leap Frog. An interactive learning toy for children three to six years old that plugs into any TV to teach children letters and sounds.

– The Eye Clops, a hand-held electronic eye that also plugs into a television and magnifies images up to 200 times their actual size. Children can see up close the tiny hairs on their arms or the colours on the wings of a housefly. Made by Jakks Pacific Inc.

– Orb Factory's Sticky Mosaics My Jungle Adventure, a different take on paint-by-numbers that uses colourful sticky foam pieces to paint a picture on numbered squares and improve dexterity.

– The Made You Look Keesdrow Deluxe game from Klutz Pywacket Co. It's an activity book filled with puzzles and games.

– Lego Canada Inc.'s Technic Snow Mobile, a 33-piece construction set that can be used to build a snow machine or a bulldozer.
A full report of all the toys can be found here: http://www.toy-testing.org/CTTCmm.htm

The Council rates each toy, awarding Three Stars, Two Stars, One Star, Novelty or Not Recommended.

If you are looking to purchase these toys, I found a Zellers $500 gift card promotion here NOTE/Warning: you will be required to sign up for Columbia House and/or similar types of programs. Still, if you are good at remembering to cancel these memberships after your initial commitment, you are still ahead of the game!

Letters From Santa!

2007-11-06T11:38:00.000-08:00

All letters are printed on one of their exclusive and unique Christmas templates!
The MailBySanta Letters are both personalized and addressed to a child. Imagine the thrill as a child receives a letter from Santa Clause addressed to them.
Each letter is written to a child such as Dear Michael, mentions the achievements along with the names of their best friend, teachers and much more!

New Holiday Portrait Backgrounds

2007-10-29T19:02:00.000-07:00

New Holiday Portrait Backgrounds

The New Whimsical Holiday Backgrounds and Capes have arrived! Yes, it is that time of year again… and all portrait sessions taken before November 30 will be ready in time for Christmas. We have a new winter backgrounds to choose from... we've got festive red capes to go with or dress your children in their fun snow suits, colourful hats, scarves and mitts or special sweaters.

Much care and thought goes into every background and they have all been designed to be timeless so that you never tire of them. Our backgrounds emphasis the light on your child and for their expressions to draw you into their portrait. Our patient photographers are here to help you find the perfect background for you and your child and to discuss all your clothing options.

Holiday Special - extra 4x5s are perfect for sending to all your family and friends.Add extra 4x5s to any portrait package, set of twenty for $25, thirty for $33, or forty for $40

Online phonics and tutoring

2007-09-18T07:55:00.000-07:00

Back to school already! I can’t believe how fast the summer went by… before I knew it, everyone was busy shopping for new school supplies and new clothes. Thoughts are now all around how to make sure our children’s studies are going well and it seems like the process can’t start early enough. I am always amazed at how advanced it seems children are these days and often parents will bring in books for their children to look at while we review the images. One of the favourites, according to a very informal poll, is the phonics system and here is one that is available on-line.
The world's only virtual phonics classroom!
Click Here NOW!
ClickN' READ Phonics

For those who have children in school from kindergarten on up, here is an on-line tutoring system for them too. Your child actually gets one-on-one personalized tutoring on Math, English, and/or Science subjects! I saw it being promoted on a news channel recently. Click to see how they do it… very interesting. Get Online Instant Tutoring. Help with all subjects including English, Math, and Science. 1-on-1 Unlimited Sessions

Canadian Source for Personalized Gift Items

2007-09-18T07:41:00.000-07:00

I admit I have a fondness for personalized gift items. I just think it is so neat and special to receive something that is unique to you. Well, there is finally a Canadian company that offers a whole range of Disney inspired gift items that can be personalized. My favourite are the books… can you just see the wonder in your child’s eyes as you read them a story with their name in it!
Click Here to Learn More

Another company that does an excellent job of books with your child’s name is IseeMe – they offer more classic storylines, one that has a less “mass commercial” feel. The fairy princess gift set comes complete with the personalized storybook My Very Own Fairy Tale and a beautiful fairy princess tiara – it actually matches the one in the storybook, and each is enclosed in a designer gift box wrapped together with a pink satin bow. You save by purchasing the Gift Set and it makes a beautiful presentation.Click here to learn more or order "My Very Own Name", a personalized children's book

I think these books will help make any child’s imagination soar! (ok, so… can you tell I want a tiara too!!)

Don’t loose your photos; move them from Yahoo Photos BEFORE Sep 20, 2007

2007-08-26T17:06:00.000-07:00

So, where to move them to? It depends on what you like to do with them… all of them allow you to share and order unique photo gifts in addition to your standard prints. Here are a couple of options and their best features:

	How to Share	Print Price	Most Unique Feature	Price
Kodak Easy Share Gallery	Simply select the albums you want to share and an email link will be created that you can send to your friends. Note: your friends need to sign in to view the photos.	$0.15 per 4x6	Make your own DVDs - $19.99: · Choose music, title credits, animation style and more. · Customize your DVD package with design, title and cover image. Archive CD of all your photos – starting at $9.95 (up to 50 photos) to $39.95 (up to 1000 photos)	Free to share and upload. Weekly specials.
SnapFish	Simply select the albums you want to share and an email link will be created that you can send to your friends.	$0.12 per 4x6 (pre-pay option that gets your prints down to $0.10 each)	Biggest selection of gifts to put your photos on!	Free to share and upload. Pre-pay option for prints.
Photoworks	You can share photobooks by sending a link via email or easily create a website of your albums/photos	$0.19 per 4x6 (volume discount available)	Specializes in Photobooks, so the nicest options available and easiest interface to use – it allows you to edit the images while creating the photobook Option to sell your photobooks! You can create wonderful works/collections and then sell them from the Your Photoworks Storefront website!	Free to share and upload. Weekly deals.
SmugMug	Lots of options here too… via email, via communities and sharegroups. All very easy to set up.	$0.19 per 4x6	No Advertising, unlimited and totally secure as photos are backed up. Lots of great features and options for serious hobbyist or professional photographers.	Starts at $39.95 per year – free to try for 14 days.

Who's got the cutest baby or kid?

2007-08-18T13:24:00.000-07:00

Who's got the cutest baby or kid? Is it Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise's baby, Suri? Did you know she is going to be the new baby model for Baby Gap?!

We come across lots of cute baby and kids everyday, and we often get asked if we know any modeling agents that specialize in babies or children... well, here is a website where you can submit your photos to: www.TheCuteKid.com

Good Luck!

Angel Of Mine Baby Photography

2007-08-12T15:07:00.000-07:00

Angel Of Mine Baby Photography www.ToyBox-Studio.com Call: (604) 681-2252

Granville Island & Maple Ridge

Our recent Tamara Taggart Baby Shower TV Week Advertisement

Visit our Vancouver Baby Photography Gallery Click Here

Tamara Taggart, our local celebrity, has just had her baby!

2007-08-11T17:47:00.001-07:00

Tamara Taggart, our local celebrity, has just had her baby! A baby boy, named Beckett. Congratulations to Tamara and we wish her and her new baby all the best.

A new baby is definitely an exciting time and here's the full checklist of what you should have on hand before your baby arrives according to Consumer Reports:

Download Our Check List Here

Tooling around:

_____Car seat

_____Stroller (think about what where you'll be using it to help you decide which model is best for you)

Beds and linens:

_____Crib

_____Crib mattress

_____Bassinet/cradle (if you don't want to put your baby in a

crib right away).

_____Two to three fitted crib sheets

_____Four or more waffle-weave cotton receiving blankets for

swaddling baby

_____Two mattress pads

_____One to two waterproof liners (for crib or bassinet).

Diaper duty:

_____Diapers. Disposable or cloth.

_____Diaper pail. (Optional with disposables).

_____Diaper bag

Dressing baby:

_____Four sleeping outfits or “onesies” (one-piece sleepers),

preferably with attached feet.

_____Six side-snap T-shirts

_____Four to six one-piece undershirts that snap around the

crotch.

_____A small baby cap (although the hospital will probably give

you one).

_____Six pairs socks/booties

_____Two to three soft, comfortable daytime outfits. Get only

a few items in newborn size. Then, go for clothing in the

6-month size - your baby will grow into it quickly. But

don't buy baby sleepwear that's too big; it's a fire

hazard.

_____Cotton sweater or light jacket

Summer babies:

_____Brimmed hat

Winter babies:

_____Snowsuit or heavy bunting

_____Heavy stroller blanket

_____Warm knit hat

Feeding time:

If you're planning to breast-feed,

_____Two or three nursing bras

_____A box of washable or disposable breast pads

_____Breast pump, if you expect to use one.

_____Four small baby bottles with newborn nipples for

expressed breast milk.

_____Bottle drying tree

_____Bottle brush

_____Insulated bottle holder for diaper bag (the hospital may

give you one).

_____Three packs of cloth diapers or burp cloths

If you're planning to bottle-feed,

_____Six, four to five ounce bottles, plus nipples, rings, and a

dishwasher basket if you use a dishwasher.

Bathing/grooming:

_____Three soft hooded towels

_____Two packs of baby washcloths

_____ Baby body wash that doubles as shampoo

_____One pair of blunt-tip scissors or baby-sized nail clippers

_____Zinc-oxide-based diaper rash ointment

_____Infant bathtub

_____A soft brush and comb

_____Mild laundry detergent

Medicine chest essentials:

_____A pain-and-fever reducer recommended by your baby's

doctor, such as Infant's Tylenol.

_____Cotton pads/swabs

_____Nasal aspirator

_____Digital thermometer

_____Rubbing alcohol

_____Petroleum jelly

Keeping baby happy: (optional)

_____Pacifiers

Extras: (nice but optional)

_____Monitor

_____Changing table

_____A rocker, or glider

_____Soft carrier

_____Swing

Are you pregnant or trying to get pregnant in Vancouver?

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Are you pregnant or trying to get pregnant in Vancouver?
Are you Interested in learning more about chemicals in our environment? Check out the Chemicals, Health and Pregnancy Study now underway at UBC. They are recruiting participants who are in the first 15 weeks of pregnancy, live in the greater Vancouver area, and are planning to deliver at BC Women™s, St. Paul™s or at home. For more information, please contact Chirp at 604-827-5454 or chirp.study@ubc.ca.