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.
Easy Ways to Update Your Outdoor Space This Summer
From furniture to planters, there are so many ways to dress up your patio, deck or yard to soak up the sun and fresh air. Time to get outside!
I Can’t Help But Wish My Kids Were Less Safe
I’m fortunate that my kids are very safe. And while that’s a good thing, I can’t help but feel that the adventurous spirit is missing in an entire generation who live part of their lives in Minecraft or other fictional screen worlds.
Starter Overnight Camps Near Toronto and the GTA
These camps offer a positive, inclusive experience designed to make the first-time camper feel at ease at sleepover camp—so much so that they’ll probably wish that you had signed them up for the whole summer!
How to Craft a Creative Easter Basket
These toys, crafts and other collectibles will keep your kids giggling and playing all weekend long, and then some. Bring on the pastels and bunny ears and let’s fill the Easter basket!
What to Hide Other than Chocolate Easter Eggs
We know it’s tradition to hide chocolate Easter eggs, but it’s also a lot of sugar. If you’re looking for a few alternatives for your Easter morning, here are a few selections we dreamt up. Let the hunt begin!
10 Gifts That Give Back
Here are some picks for gifts that truly give back and support movements, campaigns and organizations that are doing great work. Presents are still packaged, but causes in need also benefit – and that is truly in keeping with the season.
11 Great Gift Ideas for Mom
A well-thought out present or two goes a long way for the moms in our lives. Here are a few ideas that will both help and pamper Mom.
Amazing Advent Calendars You’ll Want This Season
To extend the holiday fun and excitement this year, go beyond sweets for advent calendars for everyone in the family. Here are our top picks for 24 days of boxed bliss.
Hottest Toys & Gifts for Babies for 2017
From heirloom gifts to toys with play potential even for the wee ones, we’ve got the picks for baby’s first holiday gifts.
After-School Activities for Kids in Toronto and the GTA
Now that summer is nearly over and it’s almost back to school, it’s time to look around for some after-school and weekend activities.