Awesomeness Indoors
Sky Zone and LEGOLAND®
First published 2013.04.04 | Toronto | Out & About
After winter, and this sorry excuse for a spring, we’ve exhausted our stock of indoor excursions of the active and learning kind. Thankfully, innovation has come to kiddieland and we have some new...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

Kick It
SoccerTots Classes
First published 2013.02.07 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
It’s hard to get a kick out of all the snow and cold weather—unless you’re a soccer tot. SoccerTots is a new intro-to-soccer program for kids 18 months to 6 years. Designed to give your future...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

The Hills Are Alive
Tobogganing Hills
First published 2013.01.17 | Calgary | Out & About
With the arrival of snow comes the favourite age-old Canadian activity—tobogganing. So ditch the shovels, throw on the ski pants, mitts and warm boots and head to the hills. If you’re...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

Sink or Swim
Regent Park Aquatic Centre
First published 2013.01.10 | Toronto | Out & About
Parenting children means occasionally feeling like you’re about to go off the deep end.  In this case, we highly recommend it. Jump into the new year with a plan to bring the kids to the...read more

It’s Beautiful in BC
BC Government
First published 2012.12.14 | Vancouver | Family Life
What’s not to love about British Columbia—with her majestic mountains, stunning coastline, remote islands and beautiful parks? Next in line to natural beauty is a host of practical reasons why...read more

It’s Beautiful in BC
BC Government
First published 2012.12.14 | Victoria | Family Life
What’s not to love about British Columbia—with her majestic mountains, stunning coastline, remote islands and beautiful parks? Next in line to natural beauty is a host of practical reasons why...read more

‘Wheely’ Fun Birthday
Lloyds Recreation
First published 2012.09.13 | Calgary | Birthday Parties
While moving and grooving can be a perfect birthday party combo for kids—we don’t always have the space, stereo equipment (or disco ball) for their groovy moves. You can still get your dance...read more

Every Kid Deserves to Play
Athletics for Kids
First published 2012.09.06 | Vancouver | Health & Wellness
September is sign up time. Sure, organized sports promise a lot of late nights, eat-in-the-car dinners and a frantic family calendar—but the physical, emotional and social benefits of playing...read more

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

Check Out Chinatown
Exploring Chinatown
First published 2011.09.01 | Ottawa | Out & About
We’re taking advantage of these last sunny, summer days and poking around parts of our fair city that have hitherto gone unexplored. One of those destinations is Ottawa’s own Chinatown (a.k.a....read more

Pass the Patio, Please
Patio Restaurants
First published 2011.08.18 | Calgary | Food & Drink
Despite some recent bad press, under the right set of circumstances, kids and restaurants can mix well. Patio dining is a great way to ease them into fancy (read: anywhere but your kitchen), sit-down...read more

Dip Away
Outdoor Swimming Spots
First published 2011.08.11 | Victoria | Out & About
The dog days of summer aren’t over yet. If the heat has left you panting, then it’s time for a paddle with the pups, er, we mean kids, at one of Victoria’s many swimming spots. Here are some local...read more

Leap, Vault, Sing, Pluck
Music and Gymnastics Classes
First published 2011.08.11 | Ottawa | Out & About
September. Perhaps the word drapes itself across your psyche like a big, dark cloud, spelling out the end of your lovely, unstructured summer. Or, depending on circumstances, it dances across your...read more

Frequency Fears?
Safe Surfing Indoors
First published 2011.08.09 | Canada | Health & Wellness
We hear a lot about harmful outdoor rays in the summer, so we lather on the sunscreen and keep hats on at all times. But what about the harmful rays inside the house that we keep hearing about, like...read more

Swimming Al Fresco
Outdoor Swimming Spots
First published 2011.07.21 | Calgary | Out & About
When it’s hot in the city, the best way to beat the heat is by cooling off in one of Calgary’s seven outdoor swimming pools. Our pool season may be brief, but there are plenty of ways to get wet...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

Personal Flotation
Water Safety
First published 2011.06.21 | Canada | Health & Wellness
There’s nothing really sexy about safety, but precautions around water should be a hot topic for every parent this summer.  So, we thought a refresher might be helpful. We’ve also included a few of...read more