As summer is in full swing, many would say the best way to experience it is to enjoy the flavours of it with Farmers’ Markets taking place throughout the city everyday. Every Farmers’ Market has its own characteristics and charm, which are influenced by its neighbourhood. That’s why it seemed obvious for the West End Food Co-op’s Sorauren Park Farmers’ Market to feature activities for kids every week. The majority of market-regulars are from the heavily kid-populated Roncesvalles neighbourhood. The market, which takes place on Mondays from 3-7 pm, has 30+ vendors offering organic, local, and sustainably
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Toronto Mom Now recently sat in on a mommy and me yoga class with local birth doula and certified prenatal yoga instructor Jamie Kalynuik and discovered that babies love doing yoga with mom. While these are called mommy and me classes, they are open to any infant caregivers and promote bonding through loving touch (during the class Jamie cheerfully recommends “now reassure baby with a kiss”) as well as sight, sound and movement stimulation. Jamie founded Toronto Yoga Mamas to create a community where women can learn, nurture and connect with eachother through their birthing journeys
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On June 26th, 2012, Toronto Mom Now atteneded The 1st Annual Mount Pleasant Village BIA Restaurantacular to help shine a light on local restaurants and we discovered some other exciting events along the way. The best part of Restaurantacular was that every business involved prepared a special menu of $2, $4 and $6 items to encourage people to try new cuisine at restaurant after restaurant and create a social food setting for everyone to enjoy. After wandering up and down Mount Pleasant to check out the venues involved I have to say that Culinarium and
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Join TMN on its first KidClicks Photo Walk with family and child photographer Diana Nazareth. What’s a photo walk, you ask? It’s a fun, novel way to explore the city with your kids while learning how to take better photos of all the interesting things that cross your path. Photographer Diana Nazareth will serve as your guide and will provide you and your kid with a simple assignment that will get you started on your walk. As she strolls along with you, she’ll answer any specific questions you have about your camera and will make suggestions on how to take the best
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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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Playful Grounds is a kid-friendly cafe in Toronto's. Great food, fantastic toys and the chance to chat with friends makes for one nice day
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It used to be that if you wanted a night out and great Italian cuisine you had to head down to College Street’s Little Italy. Not so anymore. Since it opened four years ago on Bayview Avenue, Vero Trattoria has become a destination in Leaside for Italian dining. Upscale in the Neighbourhood Vero, owned by the folks who bring us Bar Italia on College Street, has received great response from neighbourhood locals, tells me resident Sommelier Erez Mizrahi. Locals appreciate having the upscale cool factor of College Street right around the corner from home. And
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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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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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