Family Life

How to Host an Outdoor Movie Party

We’re bringing our love for the outdoor movie to our own backyard by throwing a movie-viewing party for our kids and their friends. Here’s how to pull off the ultimate movie-viewing party.

42 Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

Oh, the lazy days of summer. We know moms are on the hunt for refreshing summer beverages, cool snacks, and activities that will keep the kids busy—without overheating anyone. We turned to our team of Savvy Storytellers for a flurry of ways to keep everyone chilled out this summer. Stay cool, kids.

11 Great Summer Reads for Kids

Embracing the lazy days of summer doesn’t mean we let our kids’ brains turn to mush in front of screens. This list of 11 Great Summer Reads for Kids includes our picks of new releases for kids 0–12 years old. They’ll find all kinds of adventure in these pages.

Carry On

Moms know that a good bag is a critical accessory. It’s simple really, we have a lot of stuff to tote around. That’s why we’re smitten with this line of fun, bright, modern and style-savvy bags, totes and placemats from newly launched cocolelly, brought to life by Courtenay O’Hea and Lesley Chisholm. These two Toronto-based moms know a thing or two about lugging the lazy-days-of-summer essentials from city door to dockside and beyond.

Skarsten Maple Leaf by Suetables

Show off your Canadian pride with this elegant pick that proves simple can be stunning.

Liberty Crossbody Bag for Kids

Playtime is about to get extra fabulous, thanks to this week’s pick.

24 Summer Camp Essentials

It’s scary stuff sending them to camp for the first time, we know. Even though the camp sends a what-to-pack list, you want to know what they REALLY need to make their stay away from home perfect. Here are our picks for what to pack—from sleeping bags to stationary to the right light.

Patriotic Play

Some great ways to ‘play’ for Canada Day. When it comes to patriotic party games, it’s easy to add a…

Take Your Best Shot

For people who appreciate good photography (but might not be pros), Nikon DSLR cameras and lens combinations are perfect. They help regular people take professional quality photos. Find out more.