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Art on Canvas
Kids are amazing. We know it, but not everyone sees the untapped talent in a two year old except perhaps,…
Nature Calls
It’s halfway through August and the flyers are all about school supplies. But have you really had your fill of…
Bag It
We’re not ashamed to admit that we’re all about the latest ‘It’ bag. But we’ll also admit that we’re so not into whatever Katie, Angelina or Paris are carrying. Our interest is tied more directly to reducing waste and using fewer plastic bags (without sacrificing style, of course) so for fall, we’re building a bit of a bag wardrobe.
Survival Skills
We teach our children to ride bikes, do the front crawl and print the alphabet. We show them good manners,…
Breathe for a Buck
It’s official—soccer moms are out and yoga moms are in. Today’s modern mom likes to wear yoga pants and take…
Festive Ottawa
It’s that time of year again: The freedom (from school) was great for a while, but now the kids (and…
See You Ladder
There’s something about a rescue hero that appeals to the kid in all of us. Our children look longingly at…
Life’s Great, Experience It
You’ve heard about the 103,000 square foot Bear Track Landing waterpark, with its 13 slides, indoor and outdoor pools and…
Think Outside the Box
“I won’t take the tv, but can I buy the box that it comes in? My kids will have more fun with that.”
Eat Well Save More
Grocery shopping is a big expedition. It may be much more civilized than it was in prehistoric times but the…