The Belle Method is the creation of Pilates Instructor and professional Dancer Nikki Bergen. Belle is Fitness Philosophy designed for women that combines the core technique of Pilates, the intensity of bootcamp and the zen of yoga. Belle is about feeling strong and beautiful inside and out and we’re sure Toronto moms will love Nikki’s holistic and effective programs. Belle Method Philosophies Being true to yourself: It’s about self-care, carving out time for yourself and being honest about your needs. Sometimes you have to come first! Elevating your awareness: What’s working and what’s not working
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Toronto is well known as one of Canada’s fashion centres and there’s a tonne of shopping options from large retail chains to independent stores and boutiques. Every neighborhood has unique hyper local shopping options like luxiousious Yorkville and thrift store haven Kengsington Market, so how do you choose where to shop for back to school? By choosing reputable consignment shops for your back to school clothes shopping, you’ll lessen your family’s environmental imprint and save on your budget. There are other ways to shop for kids with the environment in mind provided that you have
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Toronto Star readers should be very excited about Megan Ogilvie’s new book, Menu Confidential as it follows the same format as her column The Dish where she demystifies fast food and common quick fix foods found in grocery stores, corner stores and more. Toronto moms should also consider this a staple read when gearing up for back-to-school as it’s a very helpful guide to making smarter choices when eating out. Returning to school often means excitement for parents and also a change of routine. Outside of school many children are busy with sports and extra
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Join Toronto Mom Now on its second 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
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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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Children are born photographers. They take pictures of things that make them happy. And this is a fundamental of any artistic endeavor. If your kid is curious about cameras and taking pictures, there are a number of photo-themed projects perfect for that summer day or two when you can’t figure out what to do with them. Recently, I’ve become interested in teaching photography to kids through projects that encourages self-expression, critical thinking, and an awareness of the visual world around them, while also stimulating a love for reading and writing. What more could you ask
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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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Though only a few weeks old, Smock Cafe and Wonder Workshop is already buzzing with activity. Toddlers playing with quaint wooden toys, moms meeting for mom groups, children huddled around the two long crafts tables, hands sticky with glue and paint. Located on the Roncesvalles strip just south of Dundas West, this nascent spot exudes a charm that is at once homey and fantastical. The ambiance radiates whimsy – childish wonder mixed with the finesse of a well trained artist’s eye. Smock Cafe has thought of everything – scrumptious, nutritious food, mostly organic and mostly
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Toronto Mom Now spent earth day 2012 at the Zoo where we partied for the planet with hundreds of other animal lovers and learned some valuable lessons about going green. Parents, children and teachers either learned or were reminded that when we make small changes in our everyday lives it has a profound impact on the preservation of our environment and endangered species. With all the controversy the Toronto Zoo has been under about the possible move of their beloved elephants, we are pleased to bring you a positive story from the zoo about it’s
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Looking for an artistic activity to do with the kids? Unleash your creativity and take part in some art for children at The Clay Room on the Danforth. What Is It? The Clay Room is a unique ceramic store and art studio where you can drop in, purchase a ceramic piece and decorate it yourself, using paints provided by the store. In operation since 1995, The Clay Room has long been a family-friendly Danforth favourite, and is perfect for amateur artists, like myself, who want a quick art fix without the commitment of attending structured classes
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