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7 Fun Things To Do in Vancouver This Long Weekend
There are plenty of things going on in the Lower Mainland that you can enjoy with your kids this Victoria Day long weekend. Here’s what’s in store.
Why You’ll Want to Bring the Kids to the Ottawa Art Gallery
With unique art and exhibits featured at the Ottawa Art Gallery, this is a great place to take the kids or plan your own date night. Plus, admission is free! Here are a few ways you and your kids can get hands-on and involved at the gallery.
A Tea Party Fit For a Royal Wedding
If you plan on watching the Royal Wedding, why not have a little fun and celebrate with a tea party? We’ve got all the inspiration and recipes you’ll need to put it together. Cheerio!
I’m Raising My Daughter To Have a Career. All She Wants To Be Is A Mother
Every time my daughter mentions becoming a mother, she gets a lecture from me about the importance of establishing a career first.
5 Fun, Easy Writing Prompts to Inspire Kids to Write
Do you have a budding writer in your house? Here are 5 fun writing prompts to help get them excited about storytelling and creating characters.
How to Have a Party Without All the Stuff (That the Kids Will Still Rave About)
If you like the idea of going minimalistic on things and bringing more meaning to your kids’ party but don’t know where to start, here are a few great tips to help.
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!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is Coming to Toronto and Just Take Our Money Right Now, Eric Carle
Calling all little caterpillar lovers!
Panda Passage at the Calgary Zoo: 7 Cool Facts
After a greatly anticipated, five-year wait, the pandas have arrived at the Calgary Zoo! To celebrate their arrival, here are some fun and cool facts to share with your kids before you go.
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!
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.