westcoast finds A Natural Remedy for Ouchies Zax’s Original Kid’s Bruise Cream is a Canadian-made, natural cream that uses witch hazel and amica to speed healing, reduce pain and lessen discolouration. Great for those bumps and bruises after soccer practice or cycling, and approved by Health Canada to treat bruising in kids ages two to 11. $18.99 at Shopper’s Drug Mart, London Drugs and natural health retailers.
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Naturally Clean Air Ever Bamboo is a 100 percent natural, sustainable and recyclable air freshener and natural deodorizer line that uses bamboo charcoal (produced from rapidlygrowing moso bamboo) to absorb the pollutants and impurities in your home’s air and dehumidify your environment. Just place out in direct sunlight for a few hours every month for optimal performance. Prices vary. Available at Hip Baby, Now & Then, and The Soap Dispensary. www.everbamboo.com
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Kid-Friendly Gardens! Play Outside Design Co. creates gardens that invite children of all ages to get outside and play. Using sand and water, swings and slides, designer Barbara Meihuizen creates custom play structures that blend seamlessly with the surrounding shrubs, flowers, veggies and vines. www.playoutside.ca
Get Ugi Fit!
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Created by three local moms who needed a quick, efficient and fun workout that delivered results, the Ugi is a total-body workout system that combines core, strength and cardio training using just one piece of equipment—the Ugi ball. This modern twist on the old-school medicine ball comes in six, eight, 10 and 12-pound weights, all filled with recycled rubber soles. The at-home system includes five workouts on DVD, workout and nutrition guides, an Ugi ball, online access to exercise video library and free iPhone app. $189 at www.ugifit.com.
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