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A Must-See Place for Families in Ottawa This Summer

This summer, the Outaouais region is bringing a spectacular, free outdoor garden sculpture exhibit to Jacques-Cartier Park. MosaïCanada 150 is one of the world’s largest horticultural events – and definitely a must-see for the summer.

Granary Road: An Awesome Family Outing in Calgary

An exciting new family entertainment, dining and market experience has arrived in Calgary. With a gourmet farmer’s market, delicious dining options and an incredible park all in one location, Granary Road is sure to impress.

7 Frozen Desserts You Can Easily Make at Home

Skip the freezer aisle this summer and make your own frozen treats at home, instead! It’s better for both your waistline and your wallet. Here are 7 of our favourite easy-to-execute ideas.

9-Year-Old Ontario ‘Kidpreneur’ Builds Benches with Heart

Owen makes handmade, one-of-a-kind step stools for children using sustainable-source wood and non-toxic milk paint. His business is called The Nice Bench Co. And it rocks.

Organic Garage

New Store Opens in the Junction: Organic Garage

The sale prices of fruits and vegetables rival those of discount brands like No Frills and regular prices that are in line with what you’d find at conventional supermarkets—except here everything is certified organic.

Smooth Skin for the Entire Family

Protect your family’s skin with AVEENO and say goodbye to flaky, itchy dry skin.

Cavalia Odysseo From a 7 & 5-Year Old Perspective

I had the opportunity to take my daughters to see Odysseo recently. When they asked me what that was, I described it as, “kind of like Cirque du Soleil with horses.” In truth, Odysseo is a beautiful show that combines 65 horses, 50 artists and 350 costumes, all under a giant, big top white tent.

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10 Steps to Setting Up a Successful Lemonade Stand

Setting up a lemonade stand is a classic, kid-friendly activity. It also happens to provide great lessons in math and business. (Not to mention it’s fun!) Here are 10 steps to setting up a successful lemonade stand this summer.

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Coping with Infidelity, Part 1

With this series, we’re aiming to remove the culture of silence and shame around infidelity and start a conversation among readers about why cheating hurts so much and how to survive it.

Our Top 10 Picks for Smart Home Technology Gadgets

As technology for the home is becoming more and more integrated into our daily lives, we’re discovering gadgets that help families live more efficiently, give us peace of mind and are even designed well to blend in with our living spaces.

Mom Panel: Reviews on Pampers From Moms Knee-Deep in Diapering

There’s no denying that when you’re a parent, there’s a lot to know. From feeding to sleeping to strollers and…

The Importance of Aunts and Uncles

Uncles and aunts – the really good ones – are a special kind of people. They show up to everything. They babysit. Play with the kids when their parents are too tired. And they love them. They absolutely love and adore them.

The Best Store-Bought Meals, Snacks, and Desserts

The Best Store-Bought Meals, Snacks, and Desserts

When ‘homemade’ just isn’t in the cards, turn to these grocery store meals, snacks, and treats to help make mealtimes work.

These Matchy Spider-Man Shoes for Fathers and Sons are Marvel-lous!

Marvel has teamed up with New Balance to create a special edition of Spider-Man sneakers, for both the little ones in your life, and the man in your life.

A Cool Day Camp for Your Budding Broadcast Journalists

Have you got a little journalist in your house? Here’s a pretty cool summer day camp for kids if you do.

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Potty Training Tips from a Parent Who Has Been There

My first child was ridiculously difficult to potty train. My second was one of those magical unicorn toddlers who potty-trained herself in a couple of days. My third is proving to be a tough nugget. Which is why I’m all about anything and everything that can make the process of potty training a teensy bit easier.

tipping at restaurants with kids

Why Do I Tip Waiters Up to 50%? Because I Have Kids

Call me crazy, but sometimes Mommy likes to eat at a restaurant that doesn’t have chicken fingers on the menu. So I tip really well when I bring my kids to nice restaurants. Like – up to 50% when I take my five year-old out.

PipsPass Is A ClassPass For Kids’ Activities

PipsPass is an online service that offers parents the chance to buy packs of class passes which they can use at a wide variety of programs. Activities include everything from dance and art to paddle boarding and cooking classes.

Build-Your-Own Donut in Ottawa. Because, Donuts

Newly opened on Ottawa’s Bank Street in the Blue Heron Mall, customers can build their own donuts at Maverick’s.

10 Day Trips Around Toronto

Break out of weekend monotony with a day trip designed for family fun.