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The Best Santa Claus and Christmas Parades in Vancouver
The music, the floats, the lights, and the anticipation of seeing the big man himself…we love it all. Here’s where to catch a Christmas-themed parade around Vancouver this winter.
4 Great Santa Claus Parades in Calgary
It’s a must-do every year and a lovely family tradition. The music, the floats, and the anticipation of seeing the big man himself…we love it all. Here’s where to catch the man in red himself around town this winter.
Six Ways to Be A Sillier Parent
Here are some simple and easy ideas I do with my children that makes for some super-silly fun all year-round.
Join Us For Our #AHCat Twitter Party
We’ll be chatting with an expert from the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals—and we’ll be giving away over $300 in prizes! Join us on November 8 from 8:00 – 9:00 PM.
Butternut Squash Quesadillas
Cooked butternut squash is a versatile ingredient I keep in my fridge all fall long. Sometimes I halve the squash,…
Montréal With Kids: 7 Fun Things to Do in Fall
Autumn is a great time to visit Montréal with the kids—there’s no shortage of indoor activities if winter comes a little early this year. Here are 7 family-fun things to do in Montréal this fall.
My Mom Has Written About Me For 14 Years…It’s Payback Time!
It’s payback time. It’s my turn to write about my mom, not the other way around. So without further ado, here are the Top 5 Embarrassing Facts You Wouldn’t Expect about Rebecca Eckler
The 10 Forms Your Pregnant Body Takes
While every pregnancy has it’s own timeline, these are the forms we figure every woman’s body goes through at some point during her pregnancy. Can you relate?
Here’s Your Guide to Family Fun in Calgary This Month
November is a great time to enjoy the fall colours, pumpkin-spice everything, and our last few snowsuit-free days. Here are a few things you can do around Calgary to help make the most of the next month.
Pick of the Week: ABC Pop-Up
When it comes to books about learning the alphabet, there’s not exactly a shortage out there. So, when something original…
Who are Harder to Get Ready in the Morning: Boys or Girls?
Mornings with kids can definitely be hectic. But just how different are your mornings when you’re a mom to girls vs. a mom to boys? Is there a difference? Two moms weigh in.Â
Tips to Survive the Halloween Sugar Rush
We don’t want to sound like the fun police, but we do want to manage the candy rush this Halloween. Here are a few of our best tips.
I Tried The ‘Yes Day’ Parenting Trend and I Lasted 3 Minutes
A Yes Day is pretty much what it sounds like. You choose one day a year, where you must say, yes to everything your kid asks for, and to anything they want to do…
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Museum of Science and Technology Re-Opening
After years of renovations and updates to the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa, it’s finally re-opening. To celebrate, here’s a sneak peek into one of the new exhibits.
Quick After-School Snacks Your Kids Will Love
If there’s one thing we can depend on, it’s our kids coming home from school and telling us they’re starving.…
The Three Words No Mother Wants To Hear
I’m sure that almost every single mother out there has heard the following three words at least a few times in their lives. Consider yourself lucky if you haven’t. Also, can you tell me your secret?
Ottawa’s Log Farm: Perfect for Family Fall Fun
With a Farmers’ Market, weekend activities, seasonal activities and days dedicated to toddler fun, the Log Farm is a great place to take your family this weekend.
This Fun, Hands-On App for Kids Will Change the Way You See Play-Doh
Play-Doh has taken things up a notch to a whole different level of awesome.
6 of the Most Common Phrases Moms Say
There are phrases you will say over and over again, like a repetitious rite of passage. You will say them so often, you may even think that nobody can hear you. They can. Oh, they can.
3 Tricks That Will Change the Way You Buy Your Bras
Finding the perfect bra after kids is no easy feat. Here are three little tricks that can make bra-buying much easier on you and your girls.