Food for Thought
Cooking Classes in Calgary
First published 2012.01.12 | Calgary | Food & Drink
It’s said that good food is wise medicine, and we all want to provide the best for our families. We shop at the local farmers’ market, we buy organic when we can and we read food labels. But if you...read more

Spin, Sister
Cadence & Fit FX Studio
First published 2011.09.22 | Vancouver | Health & Wellness
Not all exercise was created equal. That’s why when we need a quick and efficient low-impact cardio workout that burns 600+ calories in less than an hour, we spin. Add the ability to go at your own...read more

Safe Schooling
Back-to-School Safety
First published 2011.09.08 | Calgary | Out & About
As moms, we worry about our children’s safety when they go out into the world on their own. No matter how your kids get to school—either by bus, bike, skateboard, walking, or a warm car, our...read more

Live and Learn
Parenting Classes
First published 2011.09.01 | Calgary | Family Life
Today, the first day of school for the majority of Calgary kids, is a pretty big deal for parents of school-aged children. For those of us with children too young to partake in this annual September...read more

‘Om’ Believable
Yoga Classes
First published 2011.09.01 | Toronto | Health & Wellness
Before all your schedules get too jammed, may we suggest signing the kids up for something that might bring some Zen into your day. Yoga is an excellent way to learn valuable techniques to help...read more

A Cat for All Seasons
Seasons Family Centre & 4Cats Arts Studio
First published 2011.08.18 | Toronto | Out & About
By now, you are probably aware that life with kids highlights the difference between the haves and have-nots. They (our offspring) have all the time in the world to enjoy various extracurricular...read more

Leap, Vault, Sing, Pluck
Music and Gymnastics Classes
First published 2011.08.11 | Ottawa | Out & About
September. Perhaps the word drapes itself across your psyche like a big, dark cloud, spelling out the end of your lovely, unstructured summer. Or, depending on circumstances, it dances across your...read more

All the World’s a Stage
Kids’ Acting Classes
First published 2011.05.19 | Calgary | Family Life
Let’s face it—kids are born with a flare for the dramatic. Dramatic Play is another thing altogether. During the toddler years, role-playing games (playing house, teacher, fireman, etc.) help...read more

Creating Culinary Whiz Kids
Cooking Classes for Kids
First published 2011.04.14 | Vancouver | Out & About
Tiny, well-trained hands can be a big help when it comes to getting tasty dinners on the table and yummy snacks in the backpacks. Savvy mom of three, Karen Kero couldn’t agree more. She runs the...read more

From Picasso to Prima Ballerina
Art and Dance Studios
First published 2011.04.07 | Vancouver | Out & About
Tapping into our kids’ creative side is a top priority for us moms, but when was the last time we considered an art or dance class of our own? With these two adult-size ideas we found, you’ll be...read more

Leggo My LEGO
Bricks4Kidz
First published 2011.03.10 | Calgary | Family Life
There was a time, long, long ago, when televisions had rabbit ears, computers were as big as a garage and music played on tapes the size of a stack of Denny’s pancakes. There were no iPods, no...read more

Cool Classes
Unique Programs for Kids
First published 2011.03.03 | Toronto | Out & About
Kids can do the most amazing things. We ponder this as we watch our three year-old master the ‘pretzel up the nose’ trick, all on her own. So in the spirit of doing amazing things, we bring you some...read more

The Spring Scene
Spring Break Theatre Productions
First published 2011.03.03 | Vancouver | Out & About
Prologue It’s a dark and stormy day during Spring Break in Vancouver and the kids are climbing the walls. Mom walks in flourishing tickets to a fun kids’ show. The kids squeal with delight. Entire...read more

Nuggets No More
Cooking Classes
First published 2011.02.17 | Ottawa | Food & Drink
Ho hum: If that’s how you feel about what you’re putting on the table lately, it’s time to get your groove back—and a fun way to do that is to take a cooking class. Get a like-minded friend (or...read more

Creative Cats
4Cats Art Studio
First published 2011.02.03 | Calgary | Family Life
Here kitty, kitty, kitty and kitty. Listen up because 4Cats Arts Studio is the spot to go for art classes, projects and parties. Wondering what cats have to do with art? And who are the four cats...read more

Fully Baked, No Nuts
Two Moms Baked Goods
First published 2011.01.13 | Toronto | Out & About
We’ve all had our share of baking drama over the years (burnt cookies, anyone?), but add the very real concern of life-threatening nut allergies and finding safe home-baked goods can be a more...read more

Whole Lotta Play
Wholeplay
First published 2011.01.06 | Toronto | Family Life
We all want to be great parents and spend quality time with our kids (while we marvel at their cuteness). But since our attention span is marginally longer than that of a two year-old, we quickly run...read more

Outside the Lines
4Cats Arts Studio
First published 2010.09.02 | Ottawa | Family Life
What is it they say about art imitating life? Well if your kids are looking to get out there and live a bit, you’ll want to sign them up for art classes at 4Cats Arts Studios this year.  4Cats Arts...read more

Pole(ing) Station
PoleJunkies Fitness Classes
First published 2010.03.11 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
You know you’ve stumbled into a brave new world when your latest fitness kick includes the Cat Pull, Fireman Swing or Pole Crouch. Until recently, pole dancing (also called vertical fitness or...read more

No Knit Wit
Wabi Sabi
First published 2010.03.04 | Ottawa | Out & About
Wabi Sabi: A Japanese term referring to an aesthetic that is both beautiful and imperfect at the same time. Kind of describes parenting, doesn’t it? It’s also the name of a unique store in Ottawa’s...read more