Most moms don’t think twice about applying sunscreen to their children to protect them from the sun, but are they as careful about protecting their eyes
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Mother’s Day is almost here so it’s time to think about mom would like the most. We have your your answer with five great gift ideas below! Something to Read Who hasn’t heard about the tantalizing read Fifty Shades of Grey? Either dropping your kids off at school, at a play group or just at the grocery store, everyone is talking about E L James’ racy trilogy. Dubbed “mommy porn,” what mom couldn’t use a good escape for Mother’s Day? Check it out: It’s selling like hotcakes anywhere books are sold. Something to Drink Pretty
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In May, Toronto Mom Now and our network of City Mom Now sites celebrate mothers and we’d like to help you make Mother’s Day extra special for your mom with a total pampering package giveaway put together by some loving local businesses in Liberty Village. You can enter to win a gift basket valued at over $700 with treats from an organic nail salon, handmade chocolates, a total wardrobe makeover and more. Liberty Village Loves Mothers Our friends and local business owners in Liberty Village understand that mom doesn’t want to travel all over the
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Like most first time moms I know, I was worried about getting back my waist line and fitting back into my favourite pair of jeans before I even gave birth to my son. After my six-week postpartum check-up, I was ready to hit the gym. Except, if you’re like me, you probably haven’t set foot in a gym in a long time. I do however love exercise classes. I heard about Fitmom, which has locations all over Toronto and surrounding area, and I immediately signed-up for a class offered in my neighborhood. For moms and their babes The Fitmom classes are
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If you’re a mom in Toronto or visiting T.O. this Earth Day weekend, try getting a little retail therapy in at one of Toronto’s many coveted consignment stores and be sure to stop by midtown gem, Second Nature Boutique. By choosing consignment, you can confidentially call anything you buy Eco-Fashion because giving clothing new life is an earth preserving act. Consignment shopping is the fashionable big sister to thrift shopping, offering better quality second hand and vintage items that have been carefully juried, cleaned and are ready to wear. In Toronto there are many designer
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If you're looking for uniquely Canadian designs, check out Coal Miner's Daughter in Mirvish Village. Gorgeous clothes and jewellery designed by the owners themselves, incredible vintage finds and things to buy from a variety of Canadian designers makes this lovely boutique a wonderful place to browse and shop
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With a name like Out On a Limb it’s easy to mistake this shop for a simple hosiery boutique. But it’s anything but simple and not, in fact, exclusively a hosiery boutique. As you step inside, you’ll notice the racks of merchandise, organized with great care, run the gamut of women’s fashions, from denims to sleepwear to jewellery and, of course, socks and hosiery. Item-Driven Boutique Opening Out On a Limb was the fulfillment of a dream for Owner Ellen Somer, who grew up helping out at her father’s department store on weekends. When she
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Every mom deserves a flattering dress, one she can count on to make her look and feel like a yummy mommy. But after having kids, finding that cute little number may be a less than appealing endeavour. Have no fear. Just head to clothing store Doll Factory by Damzels in Leslieville. This one-of-kind dress shop is sure to have something you’ll adore. Chic Meets Street Doll Factory by Damzels is a clothing store full of pieces that exude edgy, urban style mixed with a sophisticated, vintage vibe. Inspired by the rock and roll lifestyle, Damzels’ line
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Get yourself a new spring wardrobe or some lovely pieces for a new season at One Girl Who
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We’re lucky in Toronto to have a plethora of baby stores to choose from. Just about every neighbourhood has a baby store. Hidden away near the corner of Yonge and Davisville, Spoiled Baby is THE spot for smart baby gifts. They pride themselves on offering smart, fun and beautiful products that parents will actually use. Mom and Pop Baby Store Spoiled Baby is literally a mom and pop shop. Owners Nina and Peter Arniotis have four nearly grown children of their own. When it comes to trends in baby products, they’ve seen them all. They
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