We started off obsessed with Sassy and then grew up into Jane. But when irreverent editor, Jane Pratt, put away her red pen and razor-sharp wit, we had to be content with magazines that taught us how to toe the femininity line.

XOJane is Pratt’s new web magazine “where women go when they are being selfish, and where their selfishness is applauded.” With great advice on how to Do this Don’t, much needed makeunders and terrific tips for us techy types, we know where to go when we’re feeling more clever than Cosmo.

Now that’s sassy stuff. —JN

www.xojane.com

Not everyone is a fan of games at a baby shower, but we need to keep the mom-to-be entertained while we drink all her champagne.

1. Match the celebrity and their baby. Print out lists of celebrities and their baby’s (ridiculous) names, ask the players to match each child with their parent. The one with the most correct matches wins. Do you know who Bear Blu, Moon Unit, and Princess Tiaamii’s parents are? The fun begins….

2. Decorate onesies while mom-to-be opens gifts. Unwrapping presents can take a long time, so provide a few sets of plain onesies and let the guests personalize an outfit for the baby. Non-toxic fabric paints and printed fabrics (for appliqués) make for some very memorable onesies.

3. Baby bingo. A great opportunity to hand out some fun little prizes, you could make your own bingo cards, or go the easy route and order these cute ones from Etsy. We love nail polishes or antique tea cups and saucers as prizes, and if many of the guests aren’t parents yet, baby making kits (sexy panties) are fun too.

—ASI

We fully admit to being obsessed with YA fiction, having recently spent a full weekend ignoring our family, friends, and responsibilities to read through the Hunger Games trilogy. And we’re almost embarrassed to admit our almost encyclopaedic knowledge of the amazing adventures of the Sweet Valley High twins.

Lucky for us we found a website where no one is judging our teenaged taste in tomes. Forever Young Adult offers a celebration of crushes, gossip, and life lessons, with some added twists. We loved participating in the running voter’s choice read of Choose Your Own Adventure: Dyspocalypse Now (always vote D!), and the regular reviews of reads for the teen set often influences our Amazon account. But nothing makes adolescent angst better than alcohol, as we discovered whilst playing the Anne of Green Gables Drinking Game.

After taking a sip of our martini each time Marilla rolled her eyes, we accidentally re-enacted the scene where Diana enjoys a bit too much “Cherry Cordial.” —JN

www.foreveryoungadult.com

Inside time means quality time with your child and your iPad. Herewith, Canada’s media moms share their favourite kids’ apps.

Baby GO! (toddler) Free
Fabulous because it reinforces the letters along with the child’s keystrokes, and the girl's voice is adorable to boot.
Katherine Holland, VitaminDaily.com contributor and blogger at www.katherineholland.ca

Talking Carl (pre-schooler) $0.99
Fun little monster that repeats everything you say in a silly voice. Sort of like a real child!
Erika Pantages, VitaminDaily.com guest editor and blogger at www.thisishowistroll.blogspot.com

Pocket Pond and Cake Doodle (baby to adult/kindergarten) Free/$0.99
This realistic, serene koi pond lets you swish the water and make the fish change direction with a satisfying sound. Hours of zen. Got a little Cake Boss on your hands? With Cake Doodle, they can tip and shake the iPad to add ingredients, then mix, bake, ice, decorate and “eat” their cake creations.
Sarah Bancroft, VitaminDaily.com Editor-in-chief

Pocketphonics (pre-schooler) $1.99
I love this app because it helps children recognize letters and their sounds through repetition. It also tweaks their fine motor skills by having them trace letters. It involves three of their senses and thus reinforces learning. Just keep the volume down low because the mechanical voice makes you crazy.
Laura Keogh, co-founder of www.sweetpotatochronicles.com

Horse's Collection and Audubon Owls (pre-schooler to elementary) $1.99/$0.99
Budding equestrians will love identifying the different breeds of horses in this addictive memory game while little naturalists will be all over Audobon Owls, which is like an interactive field guide with pictures, fun facts and video.
Susie Wall, Vancouver reporter, eTalk.

Total Baby (moms) $4.99
A lot of moms I know rave about Total Baby. It keeps track of everything baby related (feeds, poops, naps, doctor appointments) so you can keep your head above water when you're too exhausted to remember your name.
Athena Tsavliris, VitaminDaily.com Toronto editor

With so many websites devoted to Very Serious Topics like fashion, celeb gossip and food, sometimes we just want to click on a laugh or two to lighten our workday.

When our daily grind calls for a giggle we turn to Hyperbole and a Half by blogger/illustrator Allie Brosh. We completely identified with her tale of how Kenny Loggins ruined Christmas and can no longer say “a lot” without thinking about the Alot. But her scientific comparison of the merits of cake vs. pie had us rolling in the aisles (which pleased our boss to no end, we’re sure).

NSFW? Not Sane For Work.

www.hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com

If Vogue represents your aspirational style and Dwell your ultimate domestic bliss, then new digital publication http://lapetitemag.com may well spell out your fantasy family life.

With whimsical fashion spreads and gorgeous do-it-yourself kids projects like Sailor Hats and Butterfly Masks there is plenty for the dress-up drama queen.

Their "turn this room into an outfit" column is a double-whammy of style, while their kids hairstyling feature shows you how to create the perfect ballet bun.

Now if you could only figure out where she has hidden her brush, today.

http://lapetitemag.com

Sure she’s daddy’s little girl, but it’s your closet that Little Miss Dress Up raids come playtime.

Spare the Loeffler Randall sandals, but spoil her inner Rachel Zoe, with Dace Paper Dolls. A collaboration with Philadelphia fashion illustrator Dallas Shaw, the doll and the fall 2010 Dace fashions to dress it with are a free download. The first look featuring a knit dress, ankle booties and a billowy jacket is now online, and more will follow in the next couple of months.

Suddenly saying “cut that out” sounds so obliging.

www.dace.ca

The Scandinavian tradition of outdoor exercise has shaped nations of tall, tan and fit babes.

We’re taking our own fitness regime al fresco at Parc Jean-Drapeau, where Montreal company Trekfit has set up a permanent outdoor circuit. Geared to boosting cardio and targeting specific muscle groups, the five-station training circuit has 17 concrete equipment units including balance beams, step benches and monkey, push-up and parallel bars. Customize your own work-out or download a free training program from the Trekfit website (we like buns of steel!).

Will it make us taller and blonder? No, but we’re finally fit enough to catch a hot Swede.

At Parc Jean-Drapeau (near the Aquatic Complex), Montreal, www.parcjeandrapeau.com

Does the thought of your daughter looking up to socialite panty flashers keep you up at night?

Creating an outlet for bright and funny females is web series Smart Girls at the Party. Hosted by Amy Poehler (of Saturday Night Live fame), the short webisodes are filmed with a wink towards Inside the Actors Studio, but instead of celebrities, you get intelligent females, like 7-year-old skateboarder and feminist Ruby.

This is Girl Power we can get behind.

Watch Smart Girls at the Party here.

Without Rachel Zoe on speed dial, we regular lassies have to find our own way to stay red-carpet ready.

We’ve bookmarked Besleek.com, a new Montreal-based style service, offering free fashion advice and shopping tips. Start by inputting your measurements to establish your silhouette (A, X, H or V), then let the site create an instant closet filled with seasonal, body-flattering picks, including prices and where to buy. Our ‘stylist’ chose an adorable grey knit Missoni frock, a red, belted H&M trench, and a strict warning to stay away from baby-doll dresses.

Now that’s curve appeal.

www.Besleek.com