Latest
Would You Bribe Your Kids With Cash To Get Good Grades? (I Do!)
The notion of bribing your kids to get good grades, or rewarding them with cash when they do get good grades, is a hot topic. Many experts disagree with bribing your kids with cash, but, from my own personal experience, it does work!
Book Review: In the French Kitchen with Kids
Loaded with fuss-free recipes that are sure to entice your kids into the kitchen, plus beautiful photographs and tiny tidbits about the French culture and language, there is just so much to love about this book.
Walk Through Mosaiculture Before it’s Gone in October
If you missed Mosaicanada last year, or simply want another look, you’ll be happy to know that it’s back in Gatineau, with new exhibits, as Mosaiculture. But it’s only here until October 15.
What to Do in Toronto This Labour Day Long Weekend
Art. Fireworks. Culture. Even Buskers! There’s a lot of fun happening over the Labour Day long weekend in the Toronto area. Here’s what to check out as a family.
This Ottawa Restaurant Serves Kid-Friendly Food (and More) All Day Long
Flapjack’s is great at flipping pancakes, but their menu offers even more, making it a highly recommended outing for your family.
Where to Find Budget-Friendly After School Activities for Kids in Calgary
It can be a little overwhelming to try and find the perfect program based on your kids’ interests and your schedule. Here are a few hidden gems and some budget-friendly options for after-school programs within Calgary.
3 Tips for Easier Weekday Breakfasts + Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
Over the last few years of weekday morning madness, I’ve developed some tips and tricks that can help get breakfast on the table, even on the busiest of mornings. Here are my top three tips for breakfast success and some quick breakfast ideas.
This Artist Saw a Need for Better Representation for Children with Disabilities. So He Created It
This series, called “Team Supreme”, is comprised of children whose disabilities double as their superpowers. Intersectional representation and superheroes? Yes, please.
A Beginner’s Guide to Smart Home Technology for Parents
The best way to think of smart homes and connected devices is as personal assistants: affordable, easy-to-install little helpers that give you back valuable time. Here’s a general guide if you’re looking into smart home technology for your family.
How to Pack for the Ultimate Summer Road Trip
Every year, our minivan makes the transition from carpool to vacation mode as we prepare to head out on our…
Last Chance! Don’t Miss These End-of-Summer Events and Exhibits in Ottawa
As the weeks wind down, there are some events and exhibits that will be gone before you know it. Here’s a list of many that are leaving Ottawa at the end of Labour Day weekend in September.
Stroll the ROM this Fall: Baby & Me Classes are Now Open for Registration
This program involves grown-ups, cool stuff to learn and adult conversation—all while hanging out with your wee babe. Sounds pretty great to us.
Fabulous End-of-Summer and Fall Outings in Calgary
Don’t despair that summer’s nearly over! September in Calgary often boasts better weather than August, so now’s the time to make a plan to squeeze in a few more outdoor adventures. Here’s a look at a few great events you won’t want to miss.
I Still Push My 6-Year-Old in a Stroller and I Don’t Give AF
My six-year-old looked loony and I looked loony for pushing him. No one I know pushes their kid, over the age of four, in a stroller. But I didn’t and don’t give AF.
Seasonal Baking: Banana Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
My husband and I met over blueberry muffins. Banana, blueberry, chocolate chip muffins to be exact, which means I always have a soft spot in my heart for baking with fresh blueberries at this time of year.
Barcelona With Kids: 14 of the Best Things to Do As a Family
Barcelona is extremely walkable, friendlier than some of Spain’s other cities and filled to the brim with things to do if you have kids in tow. Here are 14 of our top suggestions.
I’m Not Close With My Adult Siblings. Will It Be Different With My Kids?
Make no mistake, I get along with my other two siblings, probably because…we barely see or speak to each other. After becoming a parent, I find this incredibly sad.
Easy, Healthy Snack Ideas for School Lunches
To take some stress out of school-time snacks, we’ve rounded up 8 easy and delicious healthy snack ideas that are school-safe and picky eater-approved.
Minivan Drivers: Please Stop Confessing That You ‘Secretly’ Love Your Minivan
I don’t get it. Ever since the minivan was practically invented, mothers everywhere seemed embarrassed, and even, sad when they got one.
Fairs and Festivals to Visit in Ottawa This Month
The nostalgia of a midway and country fair. The enthusiastic vibe of a local festival. No matter what you have planned this month, you’ll want to make time to check out one of these fairs and festivals that we think your entire family will love.