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New look

Claudine Pender of ReStory Furnishings demonstrates how to refurbish an old dresser by painting it at a free demonstration at North Vancouver’s ReStore — Habitat for Humanity Store, located at 126 Harbour Ave.
Nip whining in the bud by modelling appropriate tone

Nip whining in the bud by modelling appropriate tone

Diana's children, Jennifer and Kevin, are playing in the living room. They are both pre-schoolers and are having a good time. Then Kevin grabs a toy from Jennifer and suddenly her voice changes. She is whining. "Mooooom, Kevin took my toy away.
BOOKS: Healthy recipes for babies and toddlers

BOOKS: Healthy recipes for babies and toddlers

The Best Baby Food by Jordan Wagman Jill Hillhouse (Robert Rose Publisher, 224 pages) $20 That newborn child is dependent on you for everything.
DIG DEEP: Building projects to last

DIG DEEP: Building projects to last

Purchase just about any consumer product or service and some kind of warranty is usually offered by the seller. But when it comes to landscaping your home, warranties are much less common.
Young Artist of the Week: Cadyn Leung

Young Artist of the Week: Cadyn Leung

Cadyn Leung, 10, Cleveland elementary Art teachers: Devon McHugh and Jocelyn McIntyre Favourite art: drawing landscapes Favourite artist: too many to name! Her teachers write: Cadyn has a special talent for composition and her images are well-balance
HOME IDEAS: Entertaining made easy

HOME IDEAS: Entertaining made easy

I am always amazed how people set their buffet tables over the summer and the creativity that unfolds. Here are a few of my favourites that I have seen over the spring and summer months. All are very easy to do and produce pretty results.
Strides for Strokes

Strides for Strokes

Sandy Lang, one of the original participants of Strides for Strokes (2015 marks its 10th edition), takes part in the annual fundraising walk, run or wheel event in support of the North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre, held at John Lawson Park June 13.
Bike donation

Bike donation

Turning Point Recovery Society executive director Brenda Plant accepts bikes for use by residents of the North Shore Women’s Recovery Program.
OLDER AND WISER: Get your pencils ready

OLDER AND WISER: Get your pencils ready

Quiz time! Our annual Seniors Quiz is back by popular demand. This is the "lite" version of the quiz but that doesn't mean it's easy. I've been known to get the answers wrong to my own quiz - I'll try to do better this year.
Making connections

Making connections

New innovative health app offers one-stop-shop