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

Games Away
Family Car Games
First published 2009.05.12 | Canada | Family Life
Summertime usually means more family car time, whether you are heading up to the lake for a long weekend, off to the zoo for the day or taking a recession road trip. There’s nothing like that tenth...read more

The Savvy Five: Outdoor Toys
Our Favourite Outdoor Toys
First published 2009.04.07 | Canada | The List
Spring is in the air and it’s time to get outside for some fun and games (sans screens). So for this month’s SavvyFive, we bring you our favourite picks for outdoor toys: iBert Safe-T-Seat Good for:...read more

Toboggan To Dos
Tobogganing and Safety
First published 2009.02.10 | Canada | Out & About
If you grew up in Canada, it’s likely your parents have photographic evidence of your daredevil youth (read: careening down a huge, snowy hill on a piece of cardboard with no helmet). Thank goodness...read more

Playing with Balls
Sportball and Other Spring Sports
First published 2009.02.05 | Calgary | Family Life
Moms always need to prepare a season ahead. Like shopping for spring clothing in February, registering for soccer and baseball in February is a must (even if that diamond is still smothered in snow)....read more

Creeping and Crawling
Tubes & Jujubes Family Fun Centre
First published 2009.01.15 | Ottawa | Out & About
Ottawa has plenty to offer in the way of outdoor activities this time of year—skating, skiing, sledding—but not everyone in Ottawa considers themselves “outdoor people”. That’s why we’re always on...read more

Santa (on the House)
Free Holiday Activities
First published 2008.12.18 | Calgary | Out & About
Is the endless loop of holiday mall tunes getting you down? Stay out of the mall and get to these 12 great activities for the family. Consider it our gift to you this year—twelve free suggestions...read more