PartySavvy: Wild West Party
Western-Themed Birthday Party
First published 2013.05.25 | Canada | Birthday Parties
Yee-haw! It’s time to throw a Wild West Party, and we’ve got all the western-themed food, fun activities and decor ideas you need to wrangle together one wild birthday celebration. With our...read more

The List: 29 Expert Sun Safety Tips
Sun Protection
First published 2013.05.21 | Canada | The List
Nothing makes you feel uneducated like trying to choose a simple sunscreen for yourself and your kids. Even the savviest among us get stumped when it comes to SPF, UVA and UVB ratings. That’s why...read more

The List: How to Get Your Kids to Sleep Through the Night
Sleeping Gear
First published 2013.05.14 | Canada | The List
Sleeping and feeding—they’re the two biggest obsessions for a new mom and they never really go away. Especially the sleep part. To help get your newborns/babies/toddlers sleeping soundly, here...read more

A New Fest
Banff Children’s Festival
First published 2013.05.09 | Calgary | Out & About
We should celebrate our kids every day—so they remind us. However, when it comes to long weekends, finding something different to do with the kids can feel more like a challenge than a...read more

Backyard Birthdays
Toronto Birthday Parties for Kids
First published 2013.05.09 | Toronto | Birthday Parties
Now that the good weather has arrived, we’re turning to our own backyards to host the best birthday party ever. Enough of the party prep runaround, already. These days we’re sweet on peeps who...read more

10 Cool Camps to Try Out
Best Vancouver Summer Camps
First published 2013.05.09 | Vancouver | Out & About
Is it possible you haven’t booked and planned the entire summer schedule for the kids yet? Neither have we. That’s why we’ve researched and vetted some great summer camps in Vancouver for you....read more

12 Best Summer Camps in Calgary
Calgary Summer Camps
First published 2013.05.02 | Calgary | Family Life
Summer is all about sand, surf and…solving equations? With the end of school quickly approaching, finding the right summer camp has become the next mommy quest. While we love the camps that let...read more

19 Great Summer Camps in Toronto
Toronto Summer Camps
First published 2013.05.02 | Toronto | Out & About
In a very short time, it will be summertime…when the living is easy. Maybe it’s easy for everyone in the universe without young kids at home, but not for moms. That’s why we’ve put together...read more

It’s a Kids’ Health Issue Too
CMHO
First published 2013.04.24 | Ottawa | Health & Wellness
Remember back to the time when your kids couldn’t speak? When they were sick, you had to determine what was wrong by the sound of their cry because they couldn’t tell you what was wrong. Often...read more

It’s a Kids’ Health Issue Too
CMHO
First published 2013.04.24 | Toronto | Health & Wellness
Remember back to the time when your kids couldn’t speak? When they were sick, you had to determine what was wrong by the sound of their cry because they couldn’t tell you what was wrong. Often...read more

A Gym for Kids
My Gym
First published 2013.04.18 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
When it comes to fitness, we say ‘own it.’ So what’s more perfect for your kids than a place called My Gym? The award-winning children’s fitness centre, My Gym, is debuting in Calgary’s...read more

This Fest Is the Best
Kidsfest
First published 2013.04.12 | Ottawa | Out & About
April (snow) showers don’t seem to be bringing flowers anytime soon so if you’re wondering what to do to keep the kids busy this weekend, we’ve got a suggestion. Take the entire family to...read more

Compounding Cures
Toronto's Best Compounding Pharmacies
First published 2013.04.11 | Toronto | Health & Wellness
When noses are red and kids are feeling blue, but they won’t take their medicine—what’s a mom to do? Mix things up and head on over to Apotheca Compounding Pharmacy and soon you’ll all be...read more

Where to Get Your Gears
Best Local Bike Shops for Kids
First published 2013.04.04 | Vancouver | Gear
We were all grateful for the recent rain reprieve over the Easter long weekend. There was just enough sun to convince us to switch from skis to bikes. Here’s where to go to get the gear this year....read more

A Climb Above
The Crux Climbing and Bouldering
First published 2013.04.04 | Calgary | Birthday Parties
In a crux for birthday party ideas? Are your kids climbing the walls? Then you’re definitely in the right place. The Crux Climbing and Bouldering promises to drive your kids up the...read more

Break into Spring
Spring Break Activities
First published 2013.03.14 | Calgary | Out & About
Spring Break is all about breaking out of routine. So if you’re staying in town with the family, you need to start making stay-cation plans now. Here’s our lineup of stuff to do with the kids:...read more

Smart Art
Amaze Arts
First published 2013.03.07 | Calgary | Family Life
While we’re constantly amazed by the creativity of our kids, scrubbing crayon off the walls is not how we imagined spending our parenthood. So why not teach them to be ‘art smart’? Amaze Arts...read more

Is Your Family Emergency-Ready?
Canadian MedicAlert® Foundation
First published 2013.03.06 | Toronto | Health & Wellness
Doing stuff with your kids is fun. Worrying about them is not—especially if your kids have health issues like diabetes, asthma or severe allergies. Even with the best planning and intentions,...read more

The List: No More Bored
Board Games for Kids
First published 2013.02.26 | Canada | Family Life
Granny’s House Have we learned nothing from Little Red Riding Hood? Apparently not, since the objective of this game offers similar themes to the classic story: to get to Granny’s house safely by...read more

Eat, Drink and Be Gluten Free
Gluten-Free Me Kids’ Club at The Lazy Pickle
First published 2013.02.21 | Ottawa | Food & Drink
Kids cannot live on bread alone, but if they could, they surely would subsist on a diet of cookies, cakes, kaisers and sandwich rolls. That’s why it’s so tough for families with gluten allergies...read more