A Deal for Fun
buytopia.ca
First published 2013.03.08 | Toronto | Family Life
Sometimes when we come across a great deal, we hear our mother’s voice in the back of our head saying ‘It’s such a steal, it would be a sin to leave it in the store.’ And that’s how we’re...read more

March Break Splashdown
Ambassador Hotel
First published 2013.03.01 | Ottawa | Family Life
Although March Break conjures up images of a relaxing vacation in the sun by the pool, it’s not always a reality unless a trip south is in the cards. If you’re finding yourself less than inclined...read more

March Break, Not Breakdown
Canadian Niagara Hotels
First published 2013.02.22 | Ottawa | Family Life
Don’t have a March Breakdown. Pack up the kids and head to Niagara Falls for March Break. There are great deals to be had for March Break family fun at Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. How can you say...read more

March Break, Not Breakdown
Canadian Niagara Hotels
First published 2013.02.22 | Toronto | Family Life
Don’t have a March Breakdown. Pack up the kids and head to Niagara Falls for March Break. There are great deals to be had for March Break family fun at Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. How can you say...read more

More Fun to Explore
Funatorium Explorium
First published 2013.02.07 | Ottawa | Out & About
If the thought of being cooped up in the house for Family Day is making you anxious—salvation is at hand. The two-day Funatorium Explorium has mind blowingly fun activities for all ages that will...read more

10 Ways to Have Fun with Your Family
Family Outings
First published 2013.01.03 | Vancouver | Out & About
If holiday bills have you counting your pennies, we’ve got the scoop on the 10 best ways to keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank. Go Dancing If you have a daughter looking to test...read more

Saving + Learning = Fun
Fisher Price
First published 2012.10.31 | Canada | Family Life
Kids make learning look like so much fun. That’s because every time they discover something new, play with their toys or move around, they are developing and learning. Day after amazing day, all...read more

Totes to Go
My Stow-n-Tow
First published 2012.10.04 | Ottawa | Gear
Being a mom is heaving lifting stuff. Literally. So leave it to two Ottawa moms to create the perfect bags designed for kids to carry themselves. The totes from My Stow-n-Tow are practical in...read more

Monkey(ing) Around
Monkey Around
First published 2012.09.13 | Ottawa | Birthday Parties
Planning a birthday party can leave any parent climbing the walls. We say save yourself the hassle and let the kids do the climbing instead. Monkey Around is a play and learn centre in south Ottawa,...read more

Send in the Clown
Scruffles the Clown
First published 2012.02.23 | Vancouver | Birthday Parties
Kids of all ages love the circus—the animals from exotic lands, the excitement of the midway, and those hilarious, bumbling, fumbling clowns. So if you’re thinking about throwing a circus-themed...read more

Fun with the Fam
Family Day Events
First published 2012.02.16 | Toronto | Family Life
We all dream of having an extra day to clean the house, run errands, organize our finances or get our nails done. But our kids won’t appreciate the organized closets. What they will love is a day...read more

A Regal Road Trip
New Westminster
First published 2011.08.04 | Vancouver | Out & About
Feel like getting out of the five-mile quadrant your car usually drives around in (school, groceries, gym, work)? Get off your grid with a really royal family daytrip to New Westminster. A city...read more

Where the Wild Moms Are
Mom Types
First published 2011.08.02 | Canada | Family Life
We don’t like to label (it feels like we’re judging). But we’re moms and we like to give things names. We also like to be part of the conversation. This year the Tiger Mom phenomenon took the...read more

Carnival Food 101
Fast Food Tips
First published 2011.07.26 | Canada | Food & Drink
Does it feel like all we’re ever digesting is bad news? We’re becoming wary of almost everything our kids touch, from plastic containers to the pears we pack them for snacks. With summer comes...read more

Trips Worth Taking
Family Day Trips
First published 2011.07.21 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s good to shake up our routine. And as much as we love our favourite local parks, splash pads and museums, sometimes it’s fun to switch things up a bit. Call us crazy, but once in a while we like...read more

A Berry Adventure
Krause Berry Farms
First published 2011.07.14 | Vancouver | Out & About
One of the best things about summer is the fresh, local berries. And since it took so long to arrive (summer, that is), there’s still lots of time to take the kids on a berry-picking excursion. The...read more

Our Summer Festival Picks
Family-Friendly Calgary Festivals
First published 2011.07.14 | Calgary | Out & About
Don’t be sad that your boot scootin’ days are coming to an end. Those boots are still made for walking…to some more fun and fabulous festivals happening around town. Here’s a roundup of our festival...read more

Local Lure
Fun Summer Festivals
First published 2011.07.07 | Toronto | Out & About
Exposing our kids to new cultures and experiences is every parents’ dream. The cost of overseas flights is usually not part of the same dream, however. Avoid a second mortgage (and airport security...read more

Mission: Halloween
Here are our 10 ways to prep for the big night.
First published 2009.10.27 | Canada | Out & About
As if dressing up in a costume and getting all the free candy you want isn’t enough, this year Halloween falls on a Sunday (which makes it almost as exciting as flying to the moon, and back). That...read more

Giddy Up
Calgary Stampede with Kids
First published 2009.07.02 | Calgary | Out & About
Now that you’re a parent, it’s time to update your Stampede lingo: Shooter Old definition: regrettable late night decision New definition: small cowboy-inspired toy Line-up Old definition: waiting...read more