Special Event at Movies for Mommies - Milk
Check out this exciting Special Event at The Humber Cinema!
Check out this exciting Special Event at The Humber Cinema!
Doors open at 10am for photos & 10:30 am for ticket sales. Space is Limited!
*Tickets to this Special Event can be purchased online. Buy Tickets.
See you at the Movies!
- Care
The Bump To Baby Show - FREE Community Event
There's a NEW Baby Show in town! Check out The Bump to Baby Show, a FREE Community Event happening next Tuesday May 26th from 4pm-9pm at the beautiful Wychwood Barns.
There's a NEW Baby Show in town! Check out The Bump to Baby Show, a FREE Community Event happening next Tuesday May 26th from 4pm-9pm at the beautiful Wychwood Barns.
This show is perfect for expecting parents, new parents and young families who are looking for a little help going natural. The lineup includes incredible wellness practitioners, services & products all geared toward helping young families live healthy lives. I am so honoured to be part of this event and am looking forward to meeting lots of new people and seeing some familiar faces.
Check out The Bump to Baby Event Page for a full list of vendors and to see some of the amazing swag & prizes that will be featured at the event. Plus, did we forget to mention it's FREE!
See you on Tuesday!
- Care
Fifty-Seven Comes to Parkdale! - This Little Piggy
I'm very excited to announce a new collaboration with This Little Piggy.
I'm very excited to announce a new collaboration with This Little Piggy.
Starting in June we will be offering our very popular Infant CPR & Family Safety Workshop to the parents of Parkdale!
This Little Piggy is one of my favourite shops in the city for expectant and young families because they focus on selling tons of amazing local brands. Check it out if you haven't already! They have a great online shop that's easy to use. Plus you can follow their beautiful Instagram feed to see their adorable products and stay up to date on in-store events.
*Don't wait to register! Space is very limited and these workshops always sell out fast. Register Online Here or contact info@fifty-seven.ca or 416.972.9367 for any questions or assistance registering.
Looking forward to meeting lots of local Parkdale families.
Warmly,
- Care
Shopping With Care - Bridge the Bump!
Welcome to Shopping With Care. For my 1st instalment I am super excited to bring you a product that I absolutely LOVE! Bridge the Bump Maternity & Babywearing Coat Insert.
Welcome to Shopping With Care. For my 1st instalment I am super excited to bring you a product that I absolutely LOVE! Bridge the Bump Maternity & Babywearing Coat Insert.
Some people would consider this product a frivolous purchase, but I consider it a must have! Our Canadian climate makes it impossible to walk around for several months of the year with your coat open to accommodate your growing pregnant belly or baby & carrier, especially during this epic polar vortex!
Pregnancy & Babywearing coats on the market are extremely expensive and most people have already invested in a winter coat that they want to continue wearing, not one that can only be used temporarily. Bridge the Bump provides the perfect solution, a user-friendly zip in panel that adapts your regular coat to be worn while pregnant or babywearing.
Such a smart design that works flawlessly for Bump or Baby!
We've been all over town in this baby!
I've been using my Bridge the Bump virtually everyday for the last 4 weeks and am completely obsessed with it. It has made my winter babywearing life so much simpler (and cozier for me and Baby L!) Now when I want to go out I just pop Lucy directly into her carrier with booties and a hat (note: no screaming fight to get said toddler into a snowsuit!!) and do up my coat comfortably around the 2 of us. Game changer. Seriously, so worth it!
Why I Love It
• Encourages attachment & babywearing in winter, which is almost always easier than battling a stroller in the snow. *Please make sure to wear proper footwear while babywearing
• Open top vs. hooded design, allows for baby's face to remain visible & kissable at all times. Something that is very important to me as a CPR Instructor & Babywearing Educator.
• Works for Pregnancy & Babywearing!
• High-end fabric choices *Matches my Canada Goose almost perfectly
• Custom colours and fun prints available
• Zippers to accommodate almost every coat on the market
• Designed and created by 2 Bloor West Moms! You really can't beat that for shopping locally.
Where Can You Buy Bridge the Bump?
• Directly from Bridge the Bump
• Love Me Do Baby & Maternity Boutique in Liberty Village
• Diaper-eez in Bloor West Village
• This Little Piggy in Parkdale
Don't waste anymore time being cold this winter. Get out and grab a Bridge the Bump and stay cozy until spring arrives. I've heard it's going to be a late one this year. Hope it's not true!
I really hope you enjoy this product as much as I do and would love to hear any feedback about your Bridge the Bump. If you need any advice or support with Babywearing or assistance choosing baby products please don't hesitate to contact me at carolyn@fifty-seven.ca
- Care
New Collaboration? Love Me Do!
It's been a busy few months around here and it feels like our little blog has been severely neglected. I can tell you that this busy-ness is a sign of lots of change & growth happening with Fifty-Seven, but you'll have to wait a few more weeks to see exactly what I'm talking about. In the meantime I am thrilled to announce an Exciting NEW Collaboration!
It's been a busy few months around here and it feels like our little blog has been severely neglected. I can tell you that this busy-ness is a sign of lots of change & growth happening with Fifty-Seven, but you'll have to wait a few more weeks to see exactly what I'm talking about. In the meantime I am thrilled to announce an Exciting NEW Collaboration!
Starting this February, Fifty-Seven will be teaming up with Love Me Do Baby & Maternity Boutique in Liberty Village to offer in-store educational classes & workshops, as well as fun social events for expectant and new parents.
Love Me Do is a beautiful shop in the heart of our amazing city. It offers tons of my favourite products for mom & baby, so it's the perfect spot to host some of our most popular workshops for parents.
Join me to learn how to keep your little one safe at our Infant/Family CPR & Safety Workshops.
Or come to learn how to care for your new baby at our Baby Prep Class.
Both classes are highly recommended for all expectant parents. *Space is very limited so don't wait to sign up. Upcoming Workshops at Love Me Do in Liberty Village:
- Baby Prep Class: Sunday February 1st, Register Here
- Infant/Family CPR & Safety Workshop: Wednesday February 18th,Register Here
Upcoming Workshops at Fifty-Seven in Bloor West Village: - Infant/Family CPR & Safety Workshop: Sunday February 8th, Register Here
- 4-Week Prenatal Class Series: Starts Tuesday February 24th, Register HereStay Tuned for more exciting events at Love Me Do this winter including an educational & social mixer for expectant parents with myself & Lactation Consultant Taya Griffin.
I'm really looking forward to meeting more of the Liberty Village Community!
As always don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like help registering for any of our programs.
Warmly, Carolyn
4 Fun Free Family Halloween Events In the West End!
Halloween is such an exciting time of year with young kids and getting out to experience it with other families is so much fun. Last year Ben wasn't quite old enough to fully appreciate Halloween, but this year, as a mature preschooler, he is raring to go.
Halloween is such an exciting time of year with young kids and getting out to experience it with other families is so much fun. Last year Ben wasn't quite old enough to fully appreciate Halloween, but this year, as a mature preschooler, he is raring to go.
There are so many amazing family Halloween events throughout the city to check out, many of which are FREE! For my fellow West Enders I thought I would put together a list of a few community events that are happening over the next week in the Bloor West/Junction area. Hope you and your little pumpkins have fun!
1. The Junction Pumpkinfest Saturday Oct 25th 2pm-6pm - Junction Train Platform
For Full Details and Schedule: http://thejunctionbia.ca/the-junction-pumpkinfest/
2. Toronto West Halloween Fest Sunday October 26th 10:30am-4pm - Bloor St West (Runnymede to Jane)
For Full Details and Schedule: www.torontowesthalloweenfest.ca
4. Pumpkin Walk in Vine ParketteSaturday November 1st 6pm-9pm - Vine Parkette. Bring your Jack-O-Lantern!
Hope to see you around the hood this week! Trick or Treat!
- Carolyn
DIY Family Halloween Costume Inspiration
Every September as fall rolls in I think about Halloween and vow not to leave costume making to the last minute. However, every year on Oct 30th I'm scrambling to work my costume magic.
Luckily this year I have a very eager preschooler keeping me on track. So when Ben informed me yesterday that "Halloween is really soon mama!" ...
Every September as fall rolls in I think about Halloween and vow not to leave costume making to the last minute. However, every year on Oct 30th I'm scrambling to work my costume magic.
Luckily this year I have a very eager preschooler keeping me on track. So when Ben informed me yesterday that "Halloween is really soon mama!" I heeded his warning and hunkered down to do some brainstorming and research to figure out the perfect costume for our family. You'll have to wait till Halloween to see our final pick!
Do you need some Halloween costume inspiration?
Check out a few of our DIY family costumes from recent years, plus some other great links to costume ideas below.
Halloween 2011 - Olive Oyl, Popeye & Swee'Pea
Halloween 2012 DIY - Prince Ronald, The Dragon & The Paperbag Princess
Halloween 2013 DIY - A Family of Garden Gnomes
I love making DIY costumes because they save us money and often use repurposed & recycled clothing & materials which means less waste for our environment. Although I love to sew, I don't see the point in spending a ton of time sewing a costume that will be worn for a matter of hours, so my Halloween DIYs usually involve a trip to the local thrift store and the craft store followed by lots of pinning, stapling & glue gunning. Crafting at it's finest ;) Keep it simple and have fun!
If you need more inspiration check out these 32 Family Halloween Costumes That Will Make You Want To Have Kids , or these hilarious Sexy Halloween Costumes for Mom & don't miss out on these 34 Babies In Halloween Costumes The Whole World Needs To See.
- Care
The Baby Show - Here We Come!
I'm so excited to announce that Fifty-Seven we will be taking part in The Baby Show being put on by the publishers of Oh! Baby Magazine this fall. The show will take place Saturday Sept 27th (9am-6pm) & Sunday Sept 28th (10am-5pm) at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place...
I'm so excited to announce that Fifty-Seven we will be taking part in The Baby Show being put on by the publishers of Oh! Baby Magazine this fall. The show will take place Saturday Sept 27th (9am-6pm) & Sunday Sept 28th (10am-5pm) at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place, and is filled with tons of local and national exhibitors showcasing the latest in prenatal, postpartum and baby & toddler products & services.
We'll be set up in the Exclusive Begift Registry Lounge chatting about our services, selling products (like our fav the SleepBelt!), and meeting lots of expectant & new families. We're really excited to be one of Begift's featured partners at The Baby Show.
For anyone who hasn't heard of Begift, it's an awesome new online registry full of incredible services for mom & baby. It features classes, workshops, health & wellness services and so much more. All the gifts moms really want, because you can only have so many onesies!
Come by and visit us at the show to get your free registry passport & gift, plus be entered to win one of TWO Dream Begift Registries! Each Valued at over $2000!!
General admission at the show is $15. Use coupon code: TBS57 to save $3 on admission! Plus kids under 12 are FREE!
Hope to see you at the show!
- Carolyn