Gear

23 Great Gifts for Teacher

It’s that time of year again—time to source some thank you gifts for the wonderful educators and support staff who help our kids in innumerable ways. Male or female, coffee fiend or outdoors enthusiast—we’ve got picks for every interest.

20 Fresh Patio Accessories

After a long, cold winter, it’s nice to see our backyards, patios and balconies free from snow again. But they definitely need a bit of sprucing up, so we’ve selected our favourite outdoor pieces, décor and accessories to help us enjoy summer. Because we’ve earned it.

10 Best Chain Restaurants

Dining out used to mean fabulous food, candlelight and linen napkins at our favourite little bistro. But now we have kids, and even if that cute bistro does have change tables and crayons, the worry-free atmosphere of chain restos brings us in the door. So enjoy some tasty grub that you didn’t have to cook!

17 Stylish Picks for Kids This Spring

Spring has finally…you know. And that means it’s time to take stock of the kiddos’ coats, shoes and accessories to find out who’s grown a foot and how many holes are in the rubber boots. Because spring is made for outdoor activities and we’re going to make sure we’re equipped to do them.

More Than Just a Medication Reminder

Moms are busy, we all know this. And sometimes things slip through the cracks. With this innovative new app, taking your medication (and getting your family to take theirs) doesn’t have to.

9 Ethical Kids’ Clothing Shops

The best places to get sweatshop-free, ethically-made clothes for kids with a bevvy of organic and eco-conscious options included.

Best Picks from the Grocery Aisles

Time’s scarce for reading food labels when you’re navigating the grocery store aisles, often with a kid or two in tow, rushing to get to the checkout and home to make dinner. We’ve read the labels for you and present this handy guide to the grocery store.

12 Instagram Accounts We Love

Instagram is full of lovely images, so we’ve rounded up our top Canadian ‘grammers to follow to keep your feeds full of the pretty.

The Best and Worst Fast Food Picks

The occasional fast-food meal is inevitable, but there’s a way to do it right and up your energy rather than busting a gut. Here are our picks of what to pick and what to skip when you’re dining at Fast Food Nation.