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

PartySavvy: Penguin Party
Penguin-Themed Birthday Party
First published 2013.04.27 | Canada | Birthday Parties
Take a dip into all things penguin for your child’s upcoming birthday party. Keep everything black and white with the food, activities and decor for a black tie Penguin Party. Avoid walking on thin...read more

Birthday Party Shortcuts
Bake Shops
First published 2013.04.18 | Vancouver | Birthday Parties
Ever notice that April showers come with a multitude of birthday party invitations? If you’re lucky enough to be organizing a birthday party this time of year (amongst t-ball games, dance...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

PartySavvy: An Easter Celebration
Easter Party
First published 2013.03.23 | Canada | Birthday Parties
Easter is around the corner and it’s time to spring into action. Leave the hunting to the kids and find everything you need to throw an Easter Celebration right here, in one convenient spot.  Any...read more

Ice and Slice
Two Lovely Bakers
First published 2013.03.14 | Ottawa | Birthday Parties
It’s a dessert. It’s an activity. It’s an organized birthday party—and it even gives back to the community. It’s called Two Lovely Bakers. Two Lovely Bakers is a delightful new baking...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

Giving Birthdays
The Happy Birthday Project
First published 2013.02.21 | Calgary | Birthday Parties
Every child gets one day a year that’s devoted to them—just them. It’s called their birthday, and most kids look forward to it for many, many sleeps. The anticipation is almost as much fun as...read more

PartySavvy: How to Throw a Baby Shower
A Baby Shower
First published 2013.02.16 | Canada | Birthday Parties
It’s all about flower power when it comes to a Baby Shower Cake With Paper Banner and Fresh Flowers. Or serve up some yummy Mini Coconut Cupcakes—they’re nothing but precious and the pearly...read more

Lookie, Cookie!
Cookie Friday Co.
First published 2013.02.07 | Toronto | Food & Drink
Gourmet doughnuts? So 2012. For a delicious treat that satisfies, we’ve succumbed to the charms of small-batch, gourmet cookies from Cookie Friday Co. Perfect for a party, present or pick-me-up,...read more

Celebrate the New Year: Chinese Style
Local Chinese New Year Celebrations
First published 2013.02.07 | Vancouver | Out & About
This year’s Chinese or Lunar New Year is Sunday, February 10. Don’t worry if you are away celebrating BC’s inaugural Family Day long weekend because most of the festivities to mark the Year of...read more

PartySavvy: Hockey Party
A Hockey Party
First published 2013.01.26 | Canada | Birthday Parties
Grab your helmet, gloves and jersey, it’s time to get focused on the game ahead and surprise your birthday child with the Stanley Cup of all birthdays—a Hockey Party. Making the first string of...read more

Kangoo is the New Bounce
Kangoo Club Canada
First published 2013.01.24 | Toronto | Birthday Parties
Your fear: hosting a birthday party with kids going crazy, bouncing off the walls. Your reality: hosting a birthday party with kids going crazy, bouncing off the floors. Birthday parties require...read more

Friday Night Fever
Alberta Dancesport Parties
First published 2013.01.10 | Calgary | Out & About
So you think you can’t dance? We’re sure you can—after hitting one of the Friday night dance parties at Alberta Dancesport. Whether you’re looking for a night out with the girls, a chance to...read more

PartySavvy: A Birthday Baking Party
A Baking Party
First published 2012.11.24 | Canada | Food & DrinkBirthday Parties
Grab your mixing spoons, measuring cups and apron, it’s time to throw a Birthday Baking Party. We have the perfect recipe right here, with all the ingredients, loot, food, decor and activities you’ll...read more

Bead Brilliance
Let Me Bead Birthday Parties
First published 2012.11.22 | Calgary | Birthday Parties
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but we’re pretty sure as far as kids are concerned, beads of all sorts are equally awesome. So what better way to celebrate a birthday than with a...read more

Good Connections
The Afterschool Club LEGO® Party
First published 2012.11.08 | Toronto | Birthday Parties
Mention to another mom that you’re hosting an at-home party with a dozen 5 year-old boys and she may think you’re a few bricks shy of a load. But someone was bright enough to bring The...read more

PartySavvy: Monster Bash
Monster Birthday Party
First published 2012.10.27 | Canada | Birthday Parties
We threw a bash We threw a monster bash A monster bash It was a graveyard smash Whether you’re planning a birthday party or a kids’ Halloween party, these ideas for a Monster Bash are spooky,...read more

A Model Experience
Clay for Kids
First published 2012.10.25 | Calgary | Family Life
Who says model behaviour is impossible? Encourage a little ‘modelling’ and inspire some creative behaviour at Clay for Kids, a versatile pottery studio located in the South East. Known for...read more

Great Birthday Cakes in Calgary
Panache Cakes
First published 2012.10.18 | Calgary | Birthday Parties
Panache: Flamboyant sense of style or manner. When it comes to having panache, kids definitely take the cake. So why not make sure their birthday cake is as unique as they are? Playful, pretty and...read more