Spin, Sister
Cadence & Fit FX Studio
First published 2011.09.22 | Vancouver | Health & Wellness
Not all exercise was created equal. That’s why when we need a quick and efficient low-impact cardio workout that burns 600+ calories in less than an hour, we spin. Add the ability to go at your own...read more

Not Too Cool for Pools
Outdoor Pools
First published 2011.06.23 | Toronto | Out & About
Stay cool—and pool your resources for fun this summer. Had enough of splash pads? Take the troops pool-hopping this summer. Toronto offers 58 outdoor pools across the city and the best part is,...read more

Out of the Park
Vancouver Canadians’ Games
First published 2011.06.16 | Vancouver | Out & About
Already missing the Canucks? Keep that sporting spirit alive at the Vancouver Canadians’ opening festivities this weekend, as the C’s kick their season off with five home games in a row (seriously,...read more

Cool Camps
Summer Camps
First published 2011.03.24 | Calgary | Family Life
Parenting is a lot like fashion (really?). It’s always best to plan one season ahead to be prepared. So if we start talking about summer camps (like, right now), it might feel as if we’re two...read more

Tikes and Strikes
Cosmic Bowling
First published 2011.03.17 | Vancouver | Family Life
Some might equate bowling with bad footwear, but we enjoy it because it brings together families and friends of all ages for some (indoor) active fun. We also groove to the new concept of...read more

A Twist on Tobogganing
Tubing Hills
First published 2011.02.10 | Ottawa | Out & About
If all goes well, you’ve got about six weeks left to make the most of winter in Ottawa. If you haven’t tried tubing, now is the time to get your boots on and jump on. What is tubing, you ask?...read more

Blades of Glory
Outdoor Ice Rinks
First published 2011.02.03 | Toronto | Out & About
We’re not saying it’s easy. Teaching a two, three or four year-old to skate can be tough—on your back, your patience and your mental state. But like most things in life, early investments pay off...read more

New Year, New Activities
Crafty & PISE
First published 2011.01.13 | Victoria | Family Life
Feel like mixing things up a bit so your kids can try a new activity? Here are two excellent after-school programs for kids wanting some hands-on creativity or some skill development in sports.  ...read more

Whistler Wonderland
Affordable Whistler Getaways
First published 2011.01.06 | Vancouver | Out & About
With the holiday indulgences approaching, a weekend of fresh mountain air and exercise might be just the thing your family needs about now. Add in a little La Niña (aka lots of snow), some great...read more

Get Fit Bit by Bit
UgiFit & SitFit
First published 2011.01.04 | Canada | Health & Wellness
We’re not big on resolutions if they add more to our to-do list, but it’s only natural this week to give some thought to our post-holiday fitness level—especially if you’re addicted to shortbread...read more

Lace ’Em Up
Skating Equipment & Lessons
First published 2010.11.18 | Ottawa | Out & About
Ah…the crisp winter air, the scrape of skate blades on ice, rosy-cheeked children holding mitten-clad hands as they skate towards the hot chocolate shack—what’s not to love about skating? Teaching...read more

Happy-kid-o
Tao of Peace
First published 2010.11.11 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
Hiiii-ya! Ask a kid what they like about martial arts and you’ll hear about high-flying kicks, board-breaking chops and ninja-like stealth. Ask a parent and they’ll likely say everything from...read more

Zippity Doo
Ziplining Near Ottawa
First published 2010.10.21 | Ottawa | Out & About
Would you rather tiptoe through the tulips or zipline across the treetops? Those who can still count their age on two hands will probably say “zipline”, hands down. Luckily, in Ottawa you don’t have...read more

Raising the Bar
The Bar Method
First published 2010.08.19 | Vancouver | Health & Wellness
Efficiency is not something we thought we would aspire to before kids, but now accomplishing more than one thing at a time is a dream come true. So when we discovered the Canadian franchise of the...read more

Karma with Kid Care
Tri-Yoga Calgary
First published 2010.08.12 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
Some like it hot. Some play it cool. Whatever your pleasure, you can have it your way at Calgary’s newest Beltline yoga studio, where the kids are welcome, too. With three studios housed on site,...read more

Run Baby Run
Kids’ Triathlon, Duathlon & FunDu
First published 2010.07.22 | Ottawa | Out & About
Do you have a budding athlete in your home? Or maybe you’d like to encourage a fondness for fitness, foster the pursuit of excellence, or share your love of running with your wee ones. In response to...read more

Wave Your Flag
A Mom’s Soccer Primer
First published 2010.06.17 | Toronto | Family Life
All the world’s a stage with the World Cup these days (that’s soccer for those of you who just woke up to the honking and flag-waving going on recently). And for most families, it’s big news because...read more

What’s the Racquet?
Progressive Tennis Camps
First published 2010.06.03 | Calgary | Family Life
Serve up a new sport this summer. Tennis is not only accessible and affordable, it’s an ace with the playground set, especially following a few lessons designed for mini-racqueteers (yes, we coined...read more

Keeping Your Head
Tail Wags Helmet Covers help to promote safe biking and more
First published 2010.05.24 | Canada | Health & Wellness
Did you know a child’s skull is only one centimetre thick? This means it is critically important to protect your children from head injuries as seemingly minor incidents can cause permanent brain...read more

Strider™ PREbikes
Make your little one's first bike riding experience a positive one
First published 2010.05.17 | Canada | Health & Wellness
We all remember the trauma of learning to ride a bike, or worse, trying to teach someone to ride a bike. Setting out on your first two-wheeler can be frustrating and scary for both parent and child...read more