dandelion KIDS was invited to participate in the ‘Making Magic Fund’ by Suzanne of Green Planet Parties and Mommy Foot Print.

What is it? It’s a collaboration of  many small businesses who want to give back. We are  joining together with The Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund Adopt a school to help children. Between December 5-11th if you shop at these stores online – proceeds will be donated to help schools, which help children, helps families and helps our future.

The Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund launched a special fundraising project called Adopt-a-School. This project identifies schools and their specific needs throughout Metro Vancouver. The site tells you the individual needs within each school so everyone can  identify something to donate (sports equipment, winter coats in particular sizes, mitten, socks, etc.) The most needed item identified by all the schools of course is money so they can assess and fix their most outstanding needs. The amazing thing about donating the money via Adopt-a-School is they will match all donations so the money is being doubled, hence why we are all donating 10% of our  online sales.  Let the giving begin!

Here is the list of Stores participating:

Apricot Culotte:  an e-boutique specialized in previously loved baby clothes that we bring in from France. We also carry end of season brand new designer baby clothes including some very nice French organic brands.

Bamboobino: is an adorable line of children’s clothes and accessories made from soft, eco-friendly bamboo.

Bumblebee Toys: offers a unique collection of natural toys, crafts and playthings to inspire the imagination and nourish the senses.

dandelion KIDS: modern kids shop that stocks hip baby clothes, stylish duds for boys and girls plus cool, unique gifts for the next baby shower or kids birthday party.

Fill Your Own: offers an array of carbon-neutral, non-toxic and reusable products ideal for both kids and adults.

Giving Gifts – fair trade, eco friendly and fun gifts for babies, kids, adults and pets.

Green Planet Parties: where it’s possible to shop for eco-friendly party supplies in one place! Supporting locally manufactured decorations & goodies!

Kippo Kids: proud to offer you a quality mix of products that include a good selection of eco-friendly, handmade, organic, and Made in Canada items.

Maxwell Designs: leading Canadian designer of beautiful purses, the best diaper bags in Canada, and many accessories.

My Little Green Shop: is a hip e-boutique that provides a wide range of safe, non-toxic products for babies, children and mamas. We are careful that the products we carry meet our standards of what’s safe and eco-friendly.

Onyx Containers: food storage containers that are of the highest quality, manufactured in responsible conditions and available at affordable prices.

Puddlegear: toddler and baby raingear- children can play outside feeling warm, unrestricted and dry in their PVC and Phthalate free rainwear – certified by oko – tex.

Today I Ate A Rainbow: passionate about creating tools to help parents and caregivers raise healthy kids!

Oh my, its only 19 days till Christmas! dandelion KIDS’ elves will be at hard at work  both on the Drive and in Port Moody until 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays  (except Christmas Eve). We hope this will help relieve any stress or worries.  Come on by – you can even stop at Havana’s for some Christmas cheer

If you can’t make it too the shop our online store is open 24 hours!  We will even wrap you presents for you!

A fun and festive evening for you and your family!  Have your photo taken with Santa, take a ride on the horse drawn carriage, listen to the carolers, make a craft or two. We will be offering a special discount that evening.

Our Friend Michelle Libby from Studio 32 will be set up in front of our shop to take silly photos of you and your family.  Perfect to give as a presents this season!

Voted “One of Vancouver’s top Portrait Photographers”- vancouvermom.ca -2010
Voted “Best Wedding Feature” – aislewalk magazine -2011
Voted “Best Editorial” — aislewalk magazine -2010
Voted “Best of Weddings” — the Knot  – 2007

When?  This Thursday, December 1 6-9 pm at Suter Brooke Village, Port Moody. Corner of Ioco Road and Murray Street.

Ladies! Now that Halloween is almost over, let’s have some fun just for us before the other Holidays begin.

dandelion KIDS is delighted to be invited to share an evening with the lovely ladies of Vive Clothing in Port Moody. Every year, Vive hosts a Spa & Shop night and this year, we will be showing off  Desigual children’s clothing. We adore this funky, colourful brand and if you like the kids stuff, Vive has the adult collection for you to try on! Oh, and since it is also our Birthday Sale that weekend, the Desigual kids collection is 25% off!

Great deals, beautiful clothing, delicious wine, manicures, prizes and yes… chocolate! This is a night not to be missed! Grab a gal or two and RSVP for Saturday Nov 5th from 6-9! See you there.

Visit the Vive Clothing website here, or check them out on Facebook.

click the picture to see larger version

Rain rain please come our way! Yes, we just said that. Who wouldn’t want to puddle jump in these fabulous new boots?

Native Shoes has done it again. Last summer we introduced you to Native with their easy to wear foam shoes that are a colourful stylish alternative to Crocs (thank you!). This fall Native introduces the Fitzsimmons boot. It’s waterproof, lightweight, anti-microbial, durable and super easy to put on.

The waterproof Fitzsimmons Boot which riffs on a classic hiking boot has already won numerous awards including the…. the Red Dot Design award, one of the most renowned international product competitions.

Perfect for the park, for preschool, for the beach plus they’re from our home town, Vancouver! What’s not to love?

Available in store and Online.  You can purchase adult sizes at Walrus on Cambie Street.

We are excited to welcome 4Cats Arts Studio to the growing community of kids related businesses on The Drive!

Join them for their opening celebration this Saturday, June 25th from 1-5 pm at 1650 E 12th Avenue + Commercial Drive. Any questions? Call them at 604-569-2287.

There will be cake and light refreshments and a draw to win 1 of 3 paint splatter parties (value of $175 each). Plus they will be handing out loads of Goodie Boxes for kids ( dandelion treats are in there!)

For Summer Camps or their Fall Artist of the Month Sessions, there is a 10% Grand Opening Special if you book by June 25th. You can book online at www.4cats.com/commercial to take advantage of this offer.

Walk, skip, scoot, ride your bike, take transit but join us for the original Car-Free Day Festival on Commercial Drive on this Sunday June 19th from noon to 8pm!

Bring Dad for Father’s Day and celebrate with yummy food, cool shops and loads of  live music, street performers and free events! This fantastic volunteer-run event is a highlight of the summer on Commercial Drive.

Plus if it’s hot and sunny, you don’t have to worry about bringing sunscreen because we’ve got you covered (or slathered, if necessary!) with free Badger Sunscreen SPF 30 available right in front of our shop. Slide on up and grab a squeeze of this amazing totally natural suncare that has broad spectrum protection and is safe and effective.  And even better, we have  a gift basket of Badger Balm products and some extra tubes of this top-rated sunscreen that you could win!

Do you like my hat?

I do not.

Good-by!

Good-by!

Fans of P. D. Eastman—and of dogs—will want to get their paws on a copy of this very special foil-covered 50th Anniversary Party Edition of Go, Dog. Go! Written for beginning readers using only 75 different words, it features red dogs, blue dogs, big dogs, little dogs—all kinds of wonderful P. D. Eastman dogs—riding bicycles, scooters, skiis, and roller skates and driving all sorts of vehicles on their way to a big dog party held on top of a tree!

A protege of Dr. Seuss, P. D. EASTMAN wrote and/or illustrated many books for children, among them the Beginner Books Go, Dog. Go!, The Best Nest, Sam and the Firefly, A Fish Out of Water, Robert the Rose Horse, Big Dog…Little Dog, and Are You My Mother?

About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing!) selection of amazing children’s books on Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody location. Swing by Wednesday mornings… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!

Italian Day on the Drive! 12 – 8 pm Sunday, June 5, 2011!

We are getting super excited to see all the activities for Italian Day on Commercial Drive this coming Sunday. Last year’s Italian Day was one of the nicest events we’ve seen on The Drive in all these years! Totally family friendly plus, think of all the pizza and gelato…….

Come celebrate ‘all that is Italian’ from Venables to the Grandview cut on Commercial Drive, Vancouver’s original ‘Little Italy’. Join over 50,000 attendees on June 5th 2011 from noon until 8pm as ‘La Dolce Vita’ hits the street in style to include food, entertainment, fashion, specialty products, activities and much more. Share the spirit, pride and tradition as we pay tribute to the Italian community and the contributions made to this city as Vancouver celebrates its 125th birthday and Italians commemorate Italy’s 150th anniversary of unification. Viva l’Italia e benvenuti a tutti!

Don’t miss this years’ event!

Come and get a dandelion Kids balloon!

Ciao.

Please join us in reading The Wheels on the Bus by beloved children’s musician and songwriter, Raffi. The song’s natural rhythm and rhyme make it a joy to read or sing aloud. With sweet illustrations by Sylvie Kantorovitz Wickstrom, it is sure to be a delightful storytime at dandelion KIDS Port Moody!

Maybe everyone chatting and singing along to this energizing book will also bring us some sunshine!

About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing!) selection of amazing children’s books on Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody location. Swing by Wednesday mornings… and we’ll read to your child while you can enjoy the book, browse, shop or just daydream. If you like the book we’ve read, you will be able purchase it at a special price on the day of the reading. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!