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Free and Cheap Things To Do in Toronto this May
If you’re looking for some fun events this spring, there are no shortage of ways to have fun in and around the GTA—plenty of which are free or under $10.
I Banned Electronic Devices At Dinner… And It Just Made Us Eat Faster
Well, we’ve hit the 30 day mark of no devices at dinner and guess what? Banning devices changed nothing. Well, it changed one thing: We eat faster now.
If You Have a Kid Who Loves Film, You’re Going to Want to Read This
Did you know that in addition to hosting the annual festival, TIFF offers a summer camp for kids? TIFF summer camp is aimed at children between the ages of eight and 17 who have a real passion for all-things film, and who would love the opportunity to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes.
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.
The Only Question Moms Should Ask Themselves Before Plastic Surgery
I have a friend who works for the top plastic surgeon in the country and after I showed her my post-baby boobs and asked her if she thought I should get a boob job, she told me something that really stuck in my head.
Fun, Affordable Summer Day Camps in Mississauga That Still Have Openings
Did you know that the City of Mississauga has more than one hundred unique and fun summer day camps for kids as young as four and right up to teenagers? If you’re still looking, here are some awesome suggestions.
When You Have a Sick Child, a Gift of Normalcy for Mother’s Day is Precious
Being a mother is the hardest job in the world. Being a mom to my two amazing boys at home, while missing my son who died, is even more challenging.
My Ex-In-Laws and My Parents Go Out to Dinner…Without Me
While there are so many articles about the difficulties and the importance of the relationship you have with your in-laws, no-one really seems to have delved into how in-laws treat each other, or should treat each other.
8 Kid-Friendly Mexican Restaurants in Vancouver
It’s a known fact: kids love Mexican food. The flavours are pleasing to their little palates—which suits us just fine. We’ve rounded up the best kid-friendly Mexican restaurants in Vancouver. Provecho!
5 Ways Our Family is Realistically Saving Money on Food This Month
I was shocked to discover that my family of five recently spent the nation’s monthly average in one weekend on fast food and restaurants. Something had to change in our home.
Amy Schumer’s ‘I Feel Pretty’ Is About Confidence, Not Weight
I am Renee, Amy Schumer’s character, in a lot of ways. I’m not a size 2, and never will be. I am not full of confidence and I can 100% guarantee you that my life, especially in recent years, would be different if I had balls-out confidence like head-injured Renee does in the movie.
Party Tip: Pre-Scoop Ice Cream
Instead of fussing with frozen treats, pre-portion and scoop ice cream ahead of guests’ arrival, and store it in the freezer until it’s time to be served.
Hub Climbing: Serious Indoor Climbing That’s Fun for the Whole Family
It can be hard to find family-friendly activities that will appeal to everyone in your crew when you have kids with a variety of ages. Enter Hub Climbing: an18,000-square-foot facility with top ropes climbing, a huge bouldering area, a yoga studio and a fitness centre.
Why I’m in Mourning Over My Child’s Security Blanket
I think I’m grieving, if it’s possible to grieve the loss of your child’s need for their security blanket. Or maybe I’m mourning my daughter’s actual security blanket? I’ve known Clancy the Bear, after all, for nearly 15 years, longer than I’ve known my own daughter.
Why Ontario Should Save Parent Relief
Parent relief is designed to help parents who need short-term, occasional childcare so they can attend appointments, go to meetings or run errands. Unfortunately, other Ontario families will soon no longer be able to access it as the province has announced that it would stop funding at the end of 2018.
Last-Minute PD Day Activity Ideas in Ottawa for April 27
Many kids in the Ottawa area are scoring another PD Day on Friday, April 27, and while students will be excited to have the extra day off, parents may be left scrambling to try and keep the kids busy. Here are a few last-minute ideas for you.
Going Home Early After Birth Actually Can Be Normal, So Why Are We Judging Kate Middleton?
I do feel for Kate, and the responsibilities she has as the mother of the future king. But one thing Kate catches criticism for I fully understand. I completely understand why Kate leaves the hospital so soon after giving birth.
After Infertility, Certain Aspects of Mom Culture Make Me Wince
I’m certainly not trying to negate what an incredibly exciting time pregnancy and pending motherhood is, but I’ve lived through an experience that puts all others that come after it into perspective.
The Importance of Praising Our Children
Sometimes we get caught up in the day-to-day events of parenting. We tell our kids “good job,” and we mean it of course, but pausing to sincerely praise our children’s successes sometimes gets forgotten.
A Week’s Worth of Dinners: Planned Out For You
This weeknight meal plan is complete with suggestions for tasks you can do on the weekend to make the week a little easier, some great recipes and even a printable grocery list to get you started.