The List: 18 Outdoor Gadgets that Work
Outdoor Gear Picks
First published 2011.07.05 | Canada | The List
It’s a short season to be sure, but we Canadians know how to make the most of summer. It’s a good excuse to accumulate new gear as well—stuff that makes it even easier to be outside with a family in...read more

For the Birds
The Pacific Northwest Raptor Centre
First published 2011.06.09 | Victoria | Out & About
Childhood memories are made during family time outside, exploring and learning in nature. So if you’re looking for ways to create those memories, drive eight minutes off the TransCanada Highway in...read more

High Flying Fun
Vancouver Circus School
First published 2011.06.02 | Vancouver | Out & About
Swim class, gym class, ballet and soccer—all fun and all done. Break the mold this summer and sign your kids up for something different. Ever dream of joining the circus? Well, now you and your...read more

Nutty for Nature
Nature Centres
First published 2011.05.12 | Vancouver | Out & About
Tired of your kids enjoying nature on a screen? Make sure they love the landscape as much as the laptop and get outside. When you’re lucky enough as we are to be surrounded by wildlife and nature,...read more

Book ‘Em
Kids’ Summer Camps
First published 2011.04.07 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s finally feeling a bit like spring. Which makes us think ahead to summer…when the kids go to camp. So stop daydreaming and get on with it with this list of savvy picks for day camps from moms...read more

Cool Camps
Summer Camps
First published 2011.03.24 | Calgary | Family Life
Parenting is a lot like fashion (really?). It’s always best to plan one season ahead to be prepared. So if we start talking about summer camps (like, right now), it might feel as if we’re two...read more

Spring Breaker
Spring Break Activities
First published 2011.03.17 | Calgary | Family Life
Spring ahead to Spring Break. With kids off school and activities on hiatus, it’s good to have a plan in your soon-to-be-Easter basket to keep the wee ones busy all week long. We advocate getting...read more

Planting Pretty
Gardening for Kids
First published 2011.03.10 | Vancouver | Green Living
Sick of the snow and ready to grow? Find inspiration for you and your budding gardener at local spots that cater to the kiddie crowd.  Families can have a fun night out at Gardenworks in Burnaby,...read more

Winter Camping
Holiday Camps for Kids
First published 2010.12.16 | Calgary | Out & About
There are two types of winter camping. One involves a tent, snow and lots of fire starter. The other involves a phone (to register), car (to get there) and lots of eager, young camp counselors. The...read more

Paws Up
Pawsitively Pets Camp
First published 2010.06.10 | Toronto | Out & About
First we learned about Farmer Brown’s dog, B-I-N-G-O, then we cried through Bambi. Old Yeller was a classic, along with other childhood faves like Lassie and Flipper. Yes, we remember fondly the...read more

What’s the Racquet?
Progressive Tennis Camps
First published 2010.06.03 | Calgary | Family Life
Serve up a new sport this summer. Tennis is not only accessible and affordable, it’s an ace with the playground set, especially following a few lessons designed for mini-racqueteers (yes, we coined...read more

Better than Band Camp
Summer Camp Ideas
First published 2010.06.03 | Vancouver | Family Life
Our little Einsteins are all growing up so fast. After a tiring year of sorting, patterning and finger painting, it’s time to learn some real-life skills. And while summer camp choices abound, we’ve...read more

Tennis Anyone?
Mini Tennis Camps for Kids
First published 2010.05.13 | Vancouver | Health & Wellness
Mini is big these days—but we’re not talking cars, we’re talking tennis. It’s called mini tennis and it’s the latest sport to offer a scaled-down version of the original, making it more fun for the...read more

Pawsitive Programming
Calgary Humane Society Programs
First published 2010.04.08 | Calgary | Family Life
“Mom, can we get a puppy? No, how about a kitten? A hamster? Lizard? OK, a fish?” If this conversation hasn’t graced your dinner table, it’s probably on its way (especially if your kids had the...read more

Take a (Spring) Break
Spring Break Camps in Calgary
First published 2010.03.18 | Calgary | Out & About
Spring Break is here. Excited? There’s a bit of a love-hate sentiment in the air, apparently. We embrace the chance to let go of routine but for those with work commitments or bored kids, more than a...read more

Break It Down
March Break Camps in Toronto
First published 2010.03.04 | Toronto | Family Life
Everyone deserves a break—even our kids, whom we all know have it pretty good most of the time. Whether our kids are toddlers, preschool or school-aged kids, we love March Break because it lets us...read more

Trikes and Trunks
Summer Biking and Swim Camps
First published 2009.04.16 | Vancouver | Family Life
It’s not summer just yet, but savvy moms have to start making plans to ensure we get the most out of our warm and sunny weather. (We do like to maximize the fun factor in that short window.) For the...read more