While looking for tights for this girl several weeks back, I popped into a store I don't normally frequent, desperate in my search. It's a based-in-Quebec chain called Souris Mini (Mini Mouse). I confess that I find their stuff a little too... Idunnowhat... for my kids. I find many of the patterns … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – March 29th, 2013
When spring finally springs, it's a glorious thing indeed, but we're not ready for bare legs for several weeks yet. So bring on the tights. But indeed... where are all the tights? I've been having a hell of a time finding the kind of girls tights with feet, but without any cable-stitching or ass-y … [Read more...]
Daughter of The King
Raising girls is hard. They are bombarded by unrealistic expectations about how they're supposed to look, to act, to be, and it's a never-ending challenge to help them navigate the waters of their personal identities. One of the things we have always tried to ingrain in our girls is that their … [Read more...]
Warning: Teen Boy Thoughts
Books aimed at teen boys, like books aimed at teen girls, need to talk to their audience and tap into a pretty realistic voice to really work. For a guy, this means antics as well as emotions, and crude humour along with coming of age. don't say I didn't warn you... Carter's Unfocused One-Track … [Read more...]
A Show, A Song, A Memory
I've been watching the new HBO show, Girls. Three episodes in and it's just starting to find its groove. It's a little dirty, a little jarring, a bit much. I still don't know if I love it. I like the premise though - four friends trying to find their way post-graduation. Last … [Read more...]
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
These clever little girls are keeping themselves amused with a little imagination - and a few books, too. Silly Lilly in What Will I Be Today?by Agnes RosenstiehlToon BooksISBN: 978 1 935179 208 5Audience: 4-7 yearsToon Books aim to bring graphic novels to younger readers, creating early readers in … [Read more...]
How can I make my Girl Love Sports?
It's finally sort of good weather, and we are trying to get the kids signed up for some summer activities. The last thing I want is these kids sitting in front of the TV or Wii all summer long, when it's sunny and gorgeous outside (hopefully).It's no problem with the Boy; all he wants to do is … [Read more...]
A Gingerbread House
The girl was invited to her friend, N.'s house today to build a gingerbread house. This is one of my favourite holiday projects, and N.'s mum made the event more special with yummy hot chocolate and a festively decorated home! The Girls at work. All done - so beautiful (and … [Read more...]
Me Don’t Like Boys
A little while ago, Fiona & Sophie decided that they do not like boys, even Daddy, except when he gives them shoulder rides, then he's OK. Fortunately, he gives a lot of shoulder rides.Other boys, no matter what their function, do not cut the mustard.This blatant sexism phase didn't cause … [Read more...]
Sweet Clementine
Clementine, Friend of the Week by Sarah Pennypacker Hyperion Books for Children ISBN: 978-1-4231-1355-3 Audience: ages 6-10 yearsThere are lots of books about spunky, precocious young girls for the grade 2-4 set. Lots. I have to be honest - I don't love all of them. Some series … [Read more...]