Posts Tagged ‘Port Moody’
Sunday, April 10th, 2011
Last Monday we dropped off almost 1 tonne of food to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank!! The lovely man in the picture said he was very, very impressed and even knew our shops having bought a puzzle from us. That made our hearts sing!
At the beginning of our Share the Love Food Drive, we were a little discouraged. No one was bringing food! We kept hearing that it was such a great idea, but where was the food? Were people confused? Was it just another art installation, what were we doing?? With a little personal explanation to our clients, we were able to fill both the Port Moody and Commercial Drive windows with lots food for the Food Bank. In the end, our lovely communities pulled together and made a huge donation possible. A special big thanks to our neighbour, Havana Restaurant, who donated a whopping 100 cans. And, another big thanks to Peter, who got to use his new truck and his muscles to transport the goods!
Once again, we thank you and the Vancouver Food Bank thanks you.
As promised, we have held a draw for two $50 gift certificates to dandelion KIDS and x2 Danica Chef’s Apron & Hat sets. And the winners are:
$50 Gift Certificates- Audey Korpus and his son will have fun spending their gift certificate as will Melissa Reid for her newborn baby!
Chef’s Apron/Hat sets – Annie Tomljanovic’s 3 year old daughter, Lara (see photo below!) will be stylin’ in the kitchen and so will June Thompson’s little one.
If you didn’t have a chance to donate, please take the time to drop off your donations at Greater Vancouver Food Bank, located at 1150 Raymur Avenue, 5 minutes from dandelion KIDS on the Drive.
Our end result…
Tags: Commercial Drive, Community, Danica, Donations, Family, Food Bank, Food Drive, Gift Certificates, Port Moody
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
All of the shoes in the store are plain and dull except for one pair: the apple red shoes, just waiting to be picked. The little girl knows they are the shoes for her, but can she convince her mom? This cheerful tale is matched with charming illustrations that depict the fashions of the 1960′s.
The Red Shoes is written by Eleri Glass and illustrated by Ashley Spires.
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. Try to 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.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Award-winning Children's Books, Books, Books for Young Children, Education, Gifts, My Friends, Port Moody, Reading, Spring is Here, Taro Gomi, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Friday, April 1st, 2011
Once again, we have teamed up with the wonderful Studio 32. After spending $75 at dandelion KIDS, we would like to thank you with a FREE $175 portrait sitting at Studio 32 Photography. We have lots of photo-worthy clothing and toys in stock!
Tags: Community, Family, Friends, Kids Shopping Vancouver, Photography, Port Moody
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Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Who do you think of when you see a hammer and a saw? A carpenter! What about a shovel and a watering can? In Taro Miura’s deceptively simple book, children will discover more than sixty different tools, both familiar and new. Even the youngest readers will find the striking images engaging, and older children will be fascinated by the chance to guess which profession uses each set of tools before they turn the page. A wonderful tour of a variety of jobs and the tools they use to fix, build, and create.
Taro Miura is a multiple-award-winning illustrator and graphic designer. He lives in Japan.
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast selection Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody store. Try to swing by every Wednesday morning… 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.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Books, Education, Gifts, Local Authors, Port Moody, Reading, Taro Miura, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Handsome boys Spring/Summer clothing, shoes and accessories are arriving daily at dandelion KIDS! For newborns to 10 year olds (Yes, we go that big!). We even have our first shipments of swimsuits and sandals. Come and see us in person as we don’t sell everything on our online shop.
Tea Collection, Blu, Katvig, Desigual, Winter Water Factory, Converse, See Kai Run, Morgan & Milo, Noppies, Native Shoes, 3 Sprouts, Danica, Hatley, Kamik, Duns, Boys & Girls, Kidscase, Umi Shoes and many more…..
Did you see our blog last week featuring some of the Spring fashions for girls?
Happy Spring!
Tags: Appaman, Blu, Commercial Drive, Converse, Hatley, Katvig, Kids Shopping Vancouver, Morgan & Milo, Native Shoes, New Arrivals, Noppie's, Organic, Port Moody, Products - New, Shoes, Tea Collection, Vans
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
Gorgeous Spring/Summer clothing, shoes and accessories arriving daily at dandelion KIDS! For newborn to 10 years.
Daily Tea, Blu, Katvig, Winter Water Factory, Converse, Morgan & Milo, Noppies, Native Shoes, 3 Sprouts, Danica, Hatley, Kamik, Duns, Boys & Girls, Kidscase, Umi Shoes and many more…..
Stay tuned for our blog featuring all the Spring goodies for boys!!
Tags: 3 Sprouts, Appaman, Boys & Girls, Converse, Daily Tea, Daily Tea Clothing, Danica, Duns, Girls Clothing, Kamik, Katvig, Kids Shoes, Kids Shopping Vancouver, Kidscase, Morgan & Milo, Native Shoes, Port Moody, Products - New, See Kai Run, Shopping Tips, Spring Fashion 2011, Tea Collection, Umi Shoes, Vans, Winter Water Factory
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illustrator Taro Gomi takes children on a playful tour of the four seasons. Plus, if there is time, we will read My Friends as well!
Taro Gomi is a resident of Tokyo, Japan, and has illustrated more than 100 books for children.
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. Try to 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.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Award-winning Children's Books, Books, Books for Young Children, Education, Gifts, My Friends, Port Moody, Reading, Spring is Here, Taro Gomi, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
The Boy From the Sun by Duncan Weller.
Three gloomy children sit on the sidewalk when a little boy with a yellow, shining head floats down beside them. He takes them on a journey through the wonders of nature. Evocative illustrations combine with poetic text in this enchanting story about taking the time to appreciate the natural world.
Duncan Weller recently won the top Canadian illustration prize, the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature, Illustration. He both writes and illustrates his children’s picture books. His adult paintings combine traditional working methods with new technologies culminating in DVD/CD projects enlisting the help of animators and musicians. A retrospective of his work was held at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery from April 4 to May 18, 2008. Duncan now spends equal time writing adult works, poetry, short stories, and is currently working on a screenplay for a film to be shot in Thunder Bay.
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing) selection of children’s books Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody store. Try to swing by every Wednesday morning… 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.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Award-winning Children's Books, Books, Education, Gifts, Louise Fatio, Port Moody, Reading, Robert Duvoisin, The Happy Lion, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
The Happy Lion written by Louise Fatio and illustrated by Robert Duvoisin.
A friendly lion in a small French zoo enjoys the visits of the townspeople who stop by each day to say Bonjour, Happy Lion. So one day, when the zookeeper forgets to close the lion’s door, the Happy Lion decides to return the visits to all the nice people of the town. To his amazement, as he strolls through the town his friends scream and run from him, the police and fire brigade are called, and people cower in their shops or houses. How a small boy saves the day concludes a wonderfully satisfying story that is just the right length for bedtime or anytime.
At age 50, The Happy Lion continues to charm and delight. We couldn’t agree more!
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast (and growing) selection of children’s books Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody store. Try to swing by every Wednesday morning… 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.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Award-winning Children's Books, Books, Education, Gifts, Louise Fatio, Port Moody, Reading, Robert Duvoisin, The Happy Lion, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Sparkle & Spin – A Book About Words.
Through harmony and rhythm, resonance and pitch, Ann Rand inspires readers to listen to the tuneful play of her text as it sings off each page. Illustrated with graphic designer Paul Rand’s colorful, witty artwork, Sparkle and Spin is a children’s classic that reveals to young readers the power and music in the words they use every day.
Ann Rand wrote five children’s books, four of which were illustrated by her husband. In addition to the four children’s books he illustrated, Paul Rand wrote and co-wrote several others, and designed some of the best-known corporate icons of his time, including the logos for ABC, IBM, and UPS.
About Wednesday Morning Story Time: We will be reading a different book from our vast selection Wednesdays at 10:30 am at our Port Moody store. Try to swing by every Wednesday morning… 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.
Please RSVP with a phone call or email so we have an idea of how many pillows to put out.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!
Tags: Ann and Paul Rand, Books, chronicle books, Education, Gifts, Port Moody, Reading, Sparkle & Spin, Wednesday Morning Story Time
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