Janice Quirt
Janice calls Toronto and Orangeville home, living with a fun and chaotic blended family with 5 kids, ranging from age 6 to17. She adores coffee, chocolate and teaching yoga and barre classes to her community. One day she’d like to live on the beach but for now she can be found in Toronto’s indie coffee shops and the forests of Caledon.
7 Ways to Realistically Incorporate Slow Living into Your Life
What even is slow living? It’s the opposite of multi-tasking and busy-ness. It’s about less is more, and taking the time to be aware of life and enjoying it more.
Ideas for May Long Weekend Activities
It’ll be here before you know it! Here’s how to enjoy the unofficial kick-off to summer with these fun May long weekend activities.
If I Want to Be a Great Mom, Something Has to Give
Some people are great at excelling at absolutely everything. They are great parents AND chefs, bosses, and employees. Not me! I’m still a great mom and I’ve learned to be okay with that.
Sweet and Simple Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Kids
Just because St. Patrick’s Day with kids is light on the green beer, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Look out for leprechauns and enjoy some silliness.
How to Survive Snow Days with the Kids
Some fun, creative, and giggle-inducing activities, games, and crafting ideas to while away the snow day and make awesome memories.
Holiday Hacks: Tips to Save Time & Money During the Festive Season
It’s beginning to look a lot like… YOU KNOW. But we’re out of practice! These holiday hacks will save you time and/or money and some will save you BOTH.
In Praise of November: Fun Family Things to Do Together This Month
Now that Halloween has come and gone, we’re all about focusing on peace and joy. Here are some ways to enjoy and things to do in November.
How to Deal With FOMO: When Parents Get It, Too
Plenty of adults are taking to social media to share their photos, often of their best selves, living their highly-edited lives. Here are some ways to get control and overcome FOMO.
Best Family-Friendly Toronto Beaches
Summer is here and that means we need a pocket guide to the best Toronto beaches an hour or two out of the city. Pack the sunscreen and towels and let’s go!
Is Lying to Kids Ever OK? I Lie to Mine
Is lying to kids ever ok? It’s hypocritical of me to get upset with my children when they lie, because I clearly do it too.