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  • Sat April 4th: MamaMaven gave a Babywearing demo on stage at the Yaletown Baby & Toddler Fair in the Roundhouse Community Centre

  • Sat March 14th: MamaMaven had a wonderful time at BirthFest - the fantastic and FREE community festival celebrating Bellies, Birth and Babies, where she met many great new and expecting Moms & Dads.

  • Jan. 22, 2009: The Maven is pleased to announce the arrival of Baby Rowan Winter!  Mama Tanis is excited to have another little girl in the house and looks forward to spending lots of time with her two girls over the coming months. MamaMaven workshops will resume in March and will be offered on a limited schedule while we tend to our growing family. We're pleased to have a brand new product tester on the MamaMaven team!

  • Dec. 18, 2008: CBC Television - Evening News.  Tanis Frame of was interviewed by Lisa Johnson of CBC TV for a story on Eco-Toys. In particular, she was asked how parents are to know what to buy when they're interested in toys that are easy on our children's health AND easy on the environment. Click here to view the story.

  • Dec. 17, 2008: With mixed emotions today we run our last workshop of 2008, and will  be taking a short break until March 2009. We are expecting a new  little one to arrive in January so the Maven will be focusing on her  growing family. She can't wait to see you again in March - so sign up  now for workshops as they'll fill up fast!

  • Dec. 9, 2008: The Maven and her family wish you a wonderful and fun holiday season! Interested in the Maven's tips for a Healthy and Earth-Friendly  Holiday Season? Download them here. Great gift ideas, wrapping tips,  decorating, and family traditions.

  • Nov. 28, 2008: showcased at momcafe's "Cutting Through the Green"  Visit  momcafe.net for info on that and other great events for moms.

  • Oct 28, 2008: We're so excited to announce the arrival of Baby Griffin! Second  beautiful son to Christine Neilson- the MamaMaven webmistress and dear  friend. Congratulations Mama-Christine, Daddy-Aaron and Big Brother- Jasper!

  • Oct. 16, 2008: Tanis Frame of to present to UBC Daycares on the Hype and Research around Chemicals and our Kids: Together with Glenys Webster, Director UBC Chemicals, Heath and  Pregnancy Study, the Maven discussed the current leading edge research  taking place right here in Vancouver, and what it means for parents  and childcare providers. The Maven focused on simple easy steps  parents and daycares can take to protect our kids from unneccessary  harmful exposures. We're excited to hear about the changes taking  place as a result of the talk and the positive impacts on hundreds of  kids at UBC.

  • Sept. 10, 2008: is featured in the NiMa'ma Blog by Teena Legris. NiMa'ma  just happens to also be the Maven's fav Maternity store. Check it out for beautiful clothing from local designers that will keep you stylish through maternity days and beyond. Click here to read the article!

  • Sept. 9, 2008: was featured on Babyvibe's "What's the Vibe Today....". Click here to read the article!
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    "Tanis is the best facilitator we've had.  She brings solid experience, knowledge and such a warm, outgoing personality.  Tanis is smart, funny and really helped us learn. Sign up now for her workshops -- you're in for a treat!”

    - Cindy Hubbard, A/Manager, Strategic Planning, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and Mom to Alex
     

    Fall 2009 Workshops:

  • Diapering Alternatives 101

  • Healthy Home: Greening Your Home for lil ones

  • Baby Carriers Galore
  • Visit the workshops page for details.

    Click here to see what past participants have to say! - Testimonials