Posts by Vancouver Mommy

Hi Miranda,   Apparently all BC students with a personal education number may apply. Here's some more info. The course descriptions look quite fun.   http://www.vsb.bc.ca/glsp  

My dd (7) has been accepted to the VSB Gifted/Challenge program for the summer and I'm feeling torn. It's three weeks long from 9 to noon. Although she really wants to go and I'm happy she'll have the opportunity to nurture her love of...

We recently had norovirus and the literature says that a person remains contagious for 48-72 hours after symptoms are completely gone. We kept dd home well after she was feeling better.  

I'm sorry Santa brought the neighbour's kid Baby Butterscotch and he only brought you a Wii. Next year you're going to volunteer at a soup kitchen and then maybe you'll appreciate all the priviliges and luxuries you have. OMG I feel...

I used to think an artificial tree was better for the environment, but I've since changed my mind on that. Artificial trees are made of nasty chemicals and off-gas in your home for several years, whereas real trees (even though their...

My 5.5 yo ds needs between 10 and 10.5 hrs. He has always needed considerably less sleep than his 7yo sister, who still needs closer to 11 or even a bit more. They go to bed at the same time, but he's always up longer piddling about in...

Hi Jammie,   Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming birth. I think you'll find lots of other young moms around here. And lots of old ones like me!

I often remove the carcasses with a slotted spoon and take off most of the meat after an hour or so. Then I use it for soup, chicken and dumplings, quesadillas, etc. It tastes nicer and freezes nicer when it hasn't simmered for ten...

Quote: Originally Posted by Neera  I am not aware of the Rainbow Fairies. Is this one of them?   Selena the sleepover fairy Yes, it is. I think when my dd and I looked at the list there were...

Dihydrogen Monoxide is not Borax. It's water.