One of the most common causes of neck pain and lower back pain that I see on a daily basis has to do with posture. The majority of conditions in the neck and lower back fall are categorized as chronic repetitive overuse injuries. Having a poor posture will increase the ...
What are the secrets to longevity of running? Each runner has their own unique training routines and running techniques to achieve and maintain their goals and challenges. In our advanced world, there has been extensive scientific research and studies on the bio-mechanics of the human body and design of running ...
Spring is in the air and Ayurveda, yoga's sister science, can help you be in harmony with the times. Spring is a time of new growth - cleansing of the old and birth of the new. The Kapha dosha (an internal energy consisting of the qualities of earth and water) ...
Early this month, Canadian clothing manufacturer Gildan Activewear secured an $88-million deal to buy New York-based T-shirt and sportswear manufacturer, Anvil Apparel. Fairware has had a strong relationship with Anvil, whose socially and environmentallyfriendly approach to business strikes a chord with our own mission. This buyout has raised a number ...
The Lullaby League is coming back to Hip Baby! In these busy times we need all the help we can get and a little free time from the ones we love most can be like medicine for the soul! A night out, a movie (yes, in the theatre!), sleep, a concert, etc. Lullaby ...
Liberation BC launched a cow-led search party on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at noon to find calves that are stolen by the millions each year from mother cows by the Canadian dairy industry. We gathered to promote the Cow Ribbon Campaign which raises awareness about the suffering of cow mothers ...
under GMOs, Mom 2.0, Mother's DayMoms are always near and dear to us, but we’re particularly thankful for them today. Is it because it’s Mother’s Day? Maybe. Is it because we met so many amazingly authentic women last weekend at the Mom 2.0 Summit? Definitely. Is it because a storm of passionate Moms ...
A few spots remain for this coming Tuesday's Cloth Diapering Workshop!Curious about cloth diapering your child but overwhelmed by all the brands and systems now available on the market? Hip Baby has created an engaging and informative 90 minute cloth diapering workshop to help you navigate the waters and leave you fully prepared to ...
This is part three in a series of stories about mother cows. Have you gotten your cow ribbon yet? Harry and William were born in 2011. Like the mothers of Arnold and his friends, Harry and William’s mothers are anonymous, lost to the industry like so many other dairy cows. ...
Preet, the CEO & Founder of OrganicLives, wants to share his 'special smoothie' recipe with all of his friends at YYoga! With amino acid-rich hemp seed, nutrient-rich bananas, and sprouted almond milk, this smoothie is guaranteed to be one of the best ways to help you recover from any workout. ...
Ah, potty training. How do you make potty training easy? Wouldn't we all like to know the magic answer to that question! Believe us, if we knew, we'd share it. One thing we know is the Prince Lionheart weePOD® Toilet Trainer is as close to an answer as we've got. ...
This is part two in a series of stories about mother cows. Have you gotten your cow ribbon yet? Arnold We can’t tell you about the mothers who gave birth to Arnold and his friends, but we know that they are only a few of the millions of dairy cows ...
Sadie This is part one in a series of stories about mother cows. Have you gotten your cow ribbon yet? Sadie is from a typical dairy farm. She was impregnated four times and all of her babies were taken from her immediately after birth. Her male calves were sold as ...
As parents we will try just about anything to solve a particular problem when it comes to our kids. And sleep is something we all struggle with at some point. If you haven't tried swaddling as an option for your little amigo, now's the time. Wrap up your little one ...
Clementine products are about as fun and natural as you can get, and might just be what your child needs to unleash their inner artist. The Modelling Dough is crumble free and scented with strawberry, lemon and lime while coloured by turmeric, carmine and spinach. If stored properly in the ...
We love supporting local fundraisers and initiatives because it's all about community! And we're super happy to take part in this week's local Shop West 4th evening in support of Pacific Post Partum Support Society. All participating businesses along 4th Avenue will be donating a portion of their evening's sales ...
It's impossible to overstate the treasure that was Maurice Sendak and the beautiful words and images he has left behind. Since the mid-1960's, his books have been essential reading for so many children. The beauty was not only in the illustrations but in his courageous leaps into the sometimes haunting ...
On Mother's Day, Sunday May 13th, our good friends at Union Salon are hosting the first ever Cut For Kids event! They have a team of super talented stylists donating their time for haircuts, barber services (shaves!), manicures and make-up, with all proceeds donated to the BC Children's Hospital Foundation. ...
It's May and time to get ready for summer! And what better way to do it than with iconic brands for our warmest season. Roxy and Quiksilver have practically defined summer with their laid back surfer / urban vibe for a few generations. And what says summer better than playing ...
During our Hip Baby Disco we had the pleasure of working with our favourite photographer, Anastasia Chomlack. She knows how to capture moments and make them all look magical! All of the shots from that day are up on her blog. You can view them here using the password "disco" and can order ...
