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Trendy Terrariums
Not only does Crown Flora sell exquisite terrariums and other arrangements (like plants in dino planters), they offer workshops and classes on creating your own terrariums. They also do kids’ birthday parties on and off-location—perfect for the artsy kid who just loves to create and gets a kick out of doing something a little different.
The List: 9 New Photo Apps You Want to Know About
We’ve got 10 photo-sharing apps that will make sharing those thousands of family photos a breeze. Find out more.
10 Guilt-Free Snacks for Kids
Packaged snacks are inevitable at times—whether it’s your school or your schedule that requires them—but how to avoid empty calories, white flour, sugar and salt? We know there are smart snacks to be found in the aisles of the grocery store—if you know where to look.Check out our list of 10 Guilt-Free Snacks for Kids.
28 Spectacularly Spooky Halloween Crafts, Treats and Costumes
Make sure your Halloween is the most spook-tacular one yet for your little goblins. We’ve got 29 Halloween Recipes, Crafts and Costumes from our spook-tacular bloggers. Trick or Treat!
Where to Go Sledding in Ottawa
Don’t get us wrong, we’re not complaining about December’s lovely warm weather, but we sure are happy to finally see some snow. Don’t hide inside—grab a sled and get out into the winter wonderland on these top sledding hills in Ottawa.
12 Ways to Cure Your Lunch Making Blues
Let’s face it, packing lunches isn’t the most relaxing task, especially when you’re facing picky eaters, possible allergies and a variety of school board policies to adhere to. In order to keep motivated, we’re attacking the New Year with new lunch box recipes, all of which are designed to cure you of your lunch making blues. From old favourites like chia chicken strips, which can be tucked into wraps or slipped into sandwiches, to new inspiration like our baked turkey taco triangles, we’re forking over our favourite ideas to take the stress out of packing the midday meal this season.
What It Takes to Be a Great Coach
Being a hockey and soccer mom over the last few years has definitely given me some insight into what it takes to be a great (and not-so-great) coach. I’ve seen my two boys thrive under the leadership of a coach who really understood how to get the best from them and encouraged them to take chances, try hard and have fun. I’ve also comforted my youngest son after several practices where his coach continued to yell to the point that my son shut down and didn’t want to try at all. It was truly heartbreaking.
Crazy Little Thing Called Blog
< and hip” (as the aforementioned song goes) to blogging. Give it a try. At the very least you can…
12 Parenting Resolutions to Keep in 2013
Forget weight loss and healthy eating—make a goal this year to break some of these common parenting habits. Find out more.
Snug as a Bug
Just can’t part with those sweet little baby clothes? Kokobaru will preserve them in a cozy, custom, and practical memory quilt. Find out more about this cool Ottawa store.