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.
Get into Squash
Can you guess which sport came out on top after a thorough analysis by Forbes magazine? It was heart-pounding, agility-requiring squash. Beyond that, we love this social, fun game because it’s something the whole family can enjoy. So why not get the little ones involved in a sport that they can play their entire lives?
23 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Spring
Spring cleaning isn’t all window washing and pulling out the patio furniture (if only that was all…). No, it’s time to tackle the clutter, nip hoarding in the bud, and give our winter abodes a quick spring makeover. Think clean, light, fresh and fun. Welcome spring!
The Skinny on the Slopes
We’d like to go skiing with the kids, but taking a preschooler to crowded Collingwood on a weekend to teach them to ski isn’t exactly what we had in mind. And we’d feel like we won the lottery if ever we were able to get a spot in the city’s fabulous but always-booked programs. So we were stoked when we found out that our preschooler could learn the basics at the Indoor Alpine Ski and Snowboard Centre in Toronto, which offers private and group lessons for both adults and kids.
10 Cool Classes for Moms
During this time of new beginnings and kids’ activities, why not take a moment to remember that we as parents have interests and passions too? Why not sign up for a workshop/club/activity that allows you to develop those interests while bonding with…wait for it… other adults! Read on for some of the clubs you might not have realized were waiting for you.
A Brunch of Fun: Fanny Chadwick’s
There’s something for everyone at Fanny Chadwick’s in Toronto. Serving up farm-fresh brunch with bistro-quality food in a setting that’s kid-friendly.
Our Favourite Summer Playlists for Families
We’ve allowed our kids to play DJ for too long, and quite frankly, the never-ending loop of ‘Let It Go’, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus has got to stop. It’s time for some diversity in the soundtrack of our lives. So with that in mind, we’ve curated several several playlists. Start your listening pleasure here.
The Perfect Place to Play
We’ve found the perfect activity centre—complete with classes for the kiddos, daycare, a cafe, and classes for moms too! Find out more.
Mobs On A Mission
Participation rules at these story mobs for kids. It’s like a flash mob meets storytime, plus tons of fun.
7 Fun Family Food Joints in Toronto
Grab-and-go goodness doesn’t get any better or more unique than from these fine offerings. Find out more.
Crazy for Coffee
We love the caffeinated offerings at these alternatives to the big-name coffee shops