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

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

10 Awesome Summer Camps
Ottawa Day Camps
First published 2013.05.09 | Ottawa | Out & About
Every kid looks forward to summer vacation—and every parent waits in anticipation for the first ‘I’m bored’ comment. Here to stop the whining in its tracks is our list of 10 Awesome Summer...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

Splish Splash
Splashdown Park
First published 2012.08.09 | Vancouver | Out & About
With the weatherman promising smoking hot temperatures for the next few weeks, why not keep the family cool at Splashdown Park in sunny Tsawwassen? You’re guaranteed fun for the whole family, with...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2012
First published 2012.08.02 | Victoria | Monthly Guide
News flash: back to school is not a season. Just because everyone is talking about it already does not mean we can’t enjoy the full month left of summer. Here are some reminders on how to do just...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2012
First published 2012.08.02 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
News flash: back to school is not a season. Just because everyone is talking about it already does not mean we can’t enjoy the full month left of summer. Here are some reminders on how to do just...read more

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2012
First published 2012.08.02 | Calgary | Monthly Guide
News flash: back to school is not a season. Just because everyone is talking about it already does not mean we can’t enjoy the full month left of summer. Here are some reminders on how to do just...read more

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2012
First published 2012.08.02 | Ottawa | Monthly Guide
News flash: back to school is not a season. Just because everyone is talking about it already does not mean we can’t enjoy the full month left of summer. Here are some reminders on how to do just...read more

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2012
First published 2012.08.02 | Vancouver | Monthly Guide
News flash: back to school is not a season. Just because everyone is talking about it already does not mean we can’t enjoy the full month left of summer. Here are some reminders on how to do just...read more

The Savvy Guide to August
August 2012
First published 2012.08.01 | Canada | Monthly Guide
News flash: back to school is not a season. Just because everyone is talking about it already does not mean we can’t enjoy the full month left of summer. Here are some reminders on how to do just...read more

Frozen Gold (Medal)
Bella Gelateria
First published 2012.07.26 | Vancouver | Food & Drink
If we all scream for ice cream, what will we do for the world’s best gelato?  Summer, when the sun reflects off the snow-capped mountains that surround the ocean that gently laps our sandy...read more

Back to Nature
The Children’s Garden
First published 2012.07.26 | Ottawa | Out & About
Living in the city has its cultural advantages. We have museums, galleries and shops—lots of shops—where we buy everything we need. Our kids learn at an early age that stuff comes from...read more

Cream of the Crop
Village Ice Cream
First published 2012.07.26 | Calgary | Food & Drink
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, the kids are definitely going to love this artisan ‘village’ as they enjoy a treat to beat the heat (and so will Mom). Newly opened Village...read more

Fresh Frozen Goodness
Gurts Frozen Yogurt & Bakery
First published 2012.07.19 | Toronto | Food & Drink
Modifying our expectations is an effective parenting technique. Modifying our foods, on the other hand (as in ‘modified milk ingredients’), might not be a recipe for success.  Thank goodness...read more

13 Old School Ways to Play
13 Summer Activities
First published 2012.07.17 | Canada | Family Life
Behold Bright Lights Female fireflies have it all figured out; they signal their readiness to mate by blinking on and off. (There’s a lesson for us in there somewhere.) To catch a male firefly,...read more

Art in Nature
Leighton Art Centre
First published 2012.07.12 | Calgary | Out & About
Close your eyes and imagine where you would write your novel. Where you might paint your masterpiece. Where you would compose your symphony. Are you picturing Tuscany? Bali? Might we suggest...read more

Starry Summer Nights
Theatre Under the Stars
First published 2012.07.12 | Vancouver | Out & About
Want to catch a star? Head to Theatre Under the Stars this summer—you can enjoy live outdoor theatre while watching a few rising stars too. Theatre Under the Stars, in Stanley Park’s Malkin...read more

The List: 18 Ways to Get Invited Back
18 Cottage Gifts
First published 2012.07.10 | Canada | The List
Corkcicle A wine bucket isn’t out of place poolside at the St. Regis, but on the dock? That’s a little over the top. Keep their vino cool without carrying down all sorts of accessories. Freeze...read more