Spring is here!

As Spring begins, so do all kinds of fun outdoor activities. Soccer. Basketball. Swimming. Biking. And, Milk Factory has got the gear to keep your little athletes playing until they can play no more!

Our Quick Wick Activewear keeps kids cool and comfy while they're sprinting up and down the soccer field or pedalling down a bike path. The beanie hats are great for after swim class or under bike helmets on a breezy day. The SpillProof blanket fits the whole family for a relaxing picnic when the play is all done!

For those bike enthusiasts, we've got something special for you...read on!

A couple of our Quick Wick tees are sporting a new look! Uber cool vintage bikes!

We partnered with fellow Vancouver mom, Amy, at Shirtseed, down to earth t-shirts to bring her popular bike graphics to your 'kids on the go'.

These limited edition tees are available in short and long sleeve brown Quick Wick with an antique trike in pink or a vintage chopper in smoke blue, and matching stitch. Just add a helmet and away they go!

Read more about the limited edition tee project on and enter for a chance(s) to win one on our blog.

Get a tee before they're gone!

We know you love to talk about Milk Factory products because your friends tell us you do!

We also know that you're happy to do it because you tell us you are!

Still, we want to say thanks! Visit the 'spill it!' page for the details.

For those that have already signed up - your codes are on their way!

Having the studio open a couple of days a week has been so much fun! I get to meet you and your little athletes and you get to check out all of our gear in person.

If you live, work or play near Downtown Vancouver and would like to save on shipping, here's a little tip for you busy parents. Shop online from your home or office as you normally would. Then, at the checkout, select 'free local pick-up'. In the comments box, tell me when you'd like to come by and pick it up. I'll contact you with a confirmation.

In case you didn't know, you can use your Family Book coupon at the studio, too!

Hours at the studio are Mondays and Wednesdays from 11am to 4 pm, or call for an appointment.

Free street parking too!

Visit the studio page or contact me for more details.

creating community at home and in school

On April 18-19, 2009 educators and parents from across the Pacific Northwest will gather to participate in an event designed to inspire, support, and connect the amazing individuals who contribute to building community for our children at home and in school. This two-day conference is packed with great presentations, breakout sessions, workshops, discussion groups, and meals that will create a collaborative and participatory setting giving each participant a toolkit of resources and contacts to take home. Attend the Healthy Families Conference to learn skills and strategies to nurture strong relationships within your family and create strong ties for children within your community.

Keynote speakers include: Peggy O'Mara (Mothering Magazine), Shea Darian (Author, Parent Educator), Suzanne Down (Juniper Tree Puppets), Cynthia Aldinger (LifeWays), and Anna Rainville, (Top Kindergarten Teacher in California, 2002)

Learn how you could win a pass to the conference!

For more details, and registration information, visit www.healthyfamiliescanada.org.