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

PartySavvy: The Perfect Picnic Party
Picnic Party Ideas
First published 2011.07.23 | Canada | Birthday Parties
Who doesn’t love a picnic on a sunny summer day? Moms love them because everything is made ahead. Kids love them because they have more freedom at meal time to run and play (read: no chairs, no...read more

Park It
Fave Park Outings
First published 2011.06.16 | Calgary | Out & About
The warmth from the sun, the longer days and the green grass are all signs that it’s finally summer in Calgary (don’t let the odd snow squall fool you). With all the parks and gardens to explore...read more

Natural Nurturing
Natural Activities
First published 2010.09.02 | Vancouver | Out & About
What offers a healthy dose of fresh air, a dash of science, some animal adventures and a day of fun? Nature, of course. But you don’t have to deep dive into a camping excursion. Rather, keep the...read more

Playground Bound
Summer Playground Fun
First published 2010.07.08 | Vancouver | Out & About
Sometimes a change is as good as a rest, even when it comes to playing. That’s why we like to explore new parks with the kids every once in a while—for the novelty factor. Here’s our hit list of the...read more

Our Little Secrets
Secret Gardens in Toronto
First published 2010.07.01 | Toronto | Out & About
We’re lucky that we live in a city filled with culture and diversity. With world-renowned institutions like the AGO, ROM, the Ontario Science Centre (the list goes on), our kids are never bored....read more

Not the Usual Brunch
Mother’s Day Picnics in Ottawa
First published 2010.05.06 | Ottawa | Out & About
When it comes to Mother’s Day, we’ve learned that the best gift you can give is time. That could mean time away to relax, or some much-needed quality time with our children (while someone else does...read more

Mama’s Day Al Fresco
Picnic Spots for Mother’s Day in Toronto
First published 2010.05.06 | Toronto | Out & About
Picnic: a pleasure excursion at which a meal is often eaten outdoors (al fresco or en plein air), ideally taking place in a beautiful spot such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view....read more

Winter Park-ing
Exploring High Park in Winter
First published 2010.01.07 | Toronto | Out & About
With the holidays past us and the gifts all unwrapped, sometimes January can feel a little bleak. To chase away some of the post-December blahs, we wanted to remind you of that really big gift you...read more

Doe a Deer
Le Parc Oméga Wild Life
First published 2009.08.13 | Ottawa | Family Life
One of the things we look forward to every summer is our annual visit to Le Parc Oméga, where the deer and the antelope roam. It’s a “drive-thru” habitat for up-close observation of about a dozen...read more

Trains, Tracks and Treats
Heritage Park
First published 2009.05.14 | Calgary | Out & About
You know it’s summer when Heritage Park throws open the front gates. Wait a minute…where are the gates? The park had some work done last winter and we’ve checked it out on your behalf. Here’s our...read more