Latest
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- seasonal,family-life
- March 30, 2023
8 Sweet April Fools' Day Pranks Kids Will Love
You can involve your little ones in April Fools' Day fun by creating these sweet jokes and pranks. Food jokes and visual humour always resonate with kids, so here are some cute ideas to try.
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- recipes,food,make-ahead,dessert
- March 30, 2023
Worms in Dirt
"Worms in Dirt" is the yummiest and easiest way to start cooking with toddlers -- it's basically a craft you can eat!
Family Life
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- seasonal,family-life
- March 30, 2023
8 Sweet April Fools' Day Pranks Kids Will Love
You can involve your little ones in April Fools' Day fun by creating these sweet jokes and pranks. Food jokes and visual humour always resonate with kids, so here are some cute ideas to try.
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- family-life
- March 30, 2023
An Adorable Idea for April Fool’s Day with Kids
Do like the French do and celebrate April Fool's Day with kids with this sweet and harmless prank.
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- entertainment,family-life
- March 7, 2023
What's Streaming in March for Kids & Families
We’ve looked at the schedules from all Canadian streaming services and narrowed down the best TV shows and movies streaming in March for families.
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- family-life,home
- March 28, 2023
Spring Cleaning the Kitchen: 6 Things Most People Forget to Do
There are a few hidden things that could use a once-a-year scrub. Here's what you're probably missing when spring cleaning the kitchen...
Mom 101
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Helping Kids Handle a Big Move
Kids having trouble with the idea of moving house? Here are 7 expert tips for handling a big move with kids.
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Prep Yourself for the Birds and the Bees Conversation
Most of us would rather eat nails than talk to our kids about sex, but this aversion to 'the birds and the bees" is jeopardizing important information our children need to learn.
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Sleeping Tips for Older Kids
Although I am by no means a sleep expert, I would like to share my sleeping tips for older kids in case they are helpful for other formerly good sleepers and as advice for what not to do in the future...
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Should You Force Kids to Say 'I’m Sorry'
Parenting expert Alyson Schafer recommends that parents shouldn't force kids to say I'm sorry after an incident. Here's why.
Food
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- recipes,food,make-ahead,dessert
- March 30, 2023
Worms in Dirt
"Worms in Dirt" is the yummiest and easiest way to start cooking with toddlers -- it's basically a craft you can eat!
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Sweet Carrot Cookies
These oatmeal carrot cookies are hearty and wholesome, and would also be perfect for sharing over Easter weekend, which will be here before we know it.
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Homemade Granola with Almonds & Cranberries
Switch up this homemade granola any way you like. We love it with almonds and cranberries, and you can substitute the nuts for seeds to make it school safe.
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- st-patricks-day,food
- March 14, 2023
10 Really Good Recipes for Your St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
These St. Patrick's Day dinner recipes feature ingredients we associate with the Emerald Isle: corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, top-quality cheddar cheese, whisky and Guinness, of course!
Health
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Sleeping Tips for Older Kids
Although I am by no means a sleep expert, I would like to share my sleeping tips for older kids in case they are helpful for other formerly good sleepers and as advice for what not to do in the future...
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The ‘No BS’ Guide to Battling Anxiety
Anxiety is a coat of many colours—six colours to be exact, including social, specific phobia, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, and my own generalized variety. None of them are flattering, and all are crippling.
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When Will They Sleep?
Here are some baby sleep statistics and tips if you're still pondering that age-old question, "When will they sleep?!"
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- health
- March 21, 2023
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Picky Eaters & How to Help Them
So much affects a kid’s desire to eat, what they’ll eat, and how much they eat. Here are a few things we’ve learned with picky eaters that might help you, too.
Birthday Parties
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- entertainment,birthday-parties,birthday-venues,attractions,indoor-play
- February 23, 2023
Kid-Friendly Escape Rooms in Calgary
Most escape rooms in Calgary have options filled with puzzles and clues around rotating themes including holidays and TV shows plus escape scenarios.
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- recipes,birthday-cakes,baking,food,dessert
- February 26, 2023
Baked Birthday Cake Donuts
If your kid isn't a huge fan of traditional cakes, why not give these delicious and adorable birthday cake donuts a go?
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- birthday-parties,attractions,indoor-play
- November 17, 2022
Best Bets for Birthday Parties in Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver Region
Planning birthday parties in Vancouver is not easy! Here’s a round-up of some of our favourite places for birthday parties in Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver region...
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- birthday-parties,birthday-venues,restaurants,attractions,indoor-play
- November 17, 2022
Our Favourite Birthday Party Places in Calgary
Planning a birthday party for your kiddo is a ton of fun! We’ve narrowed down a few of our favourite ideas for great kids' birthday party places in Calgary.
SAVVYSTORIES
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- family-life,travel
- November 23, 2022
North Carolina Travel Guide
My family road tripped from the Outer Banks to Raleigh to Carrabus County to Charlotte to Transylvania County to create this guide for visiting North Carolina with kids.
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- family-life,travel
- November 23, 2022
Overwhelmed by the Idea of Travel with a Baby? It Gets Easier
One way to look at it is, traveling with a baby is easy but traveling as new parents is hard. Here are 10 ways that travel with a baby gets easier.