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Party Popcorn

This party popcorn is a fun kid-friendly pre-dinner appetizer or party snack.

Canada’s 150: the Best Ways for Families to Get Involved

Is your family excited to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday? 2017 will boast a variety of family-friendly events highlighting Canada’s identity and culture across the country. Here are our picks of the best events and activities for families during the #Canada150 celebration.

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Baby on the (Left) Hip: The Neat Reason We Carry Babies on our Left Sides

There’s a fascinating (and very scientific) reason why we tend to carry our babies on our left hip.

I Am 100% Certain I’m a Fabulous Mother. Why Aren’t You?

Why are you mothers so hard on yourselves? I’ll admit it first. I’m a fabulous mother.

The Best Toboggan Hills in the GTA

The snow may be on and off this winter, but when it’s on, one of the most memorable and giggle-inducing activities you can do is to hit the hills and go tobogganing. Climbing those slopes is a great workout, it’s low-cost fun, and the kids love it when we join in. Get out there and sled the sillies out!

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A Breakfast Birthday (Pan)Cake

Make their birthday breakfast extra special with these celebratory pancakes.

Where to Find Perfect-Fitting Swimsuits

Isn’t it crazy how it’s only mid-May and it feels like summer here in Calgary? All the gorgeous weather we’re…

The Errand Angel

When errands become erratic, call on Errands on Me in Airdrie in order to bring some sanity back to your schedule. This errand service will get things done and get you back on track.

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Victoria Park CrossFit’s Mama and Tykes Program

Victoria Park CrossFit has developed a Mom & Tykes Program. This tailored 8-week session is a stepping stone to joining their regular group classes and addresses pelvic floor, core stability and mobility issues caused by motherhood.

Keep Moving with Our Winter Activity Bucket List

Stuck inside with nothing to do? Whip out this winter bucket list and get moving (snow or no)!

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Classic Dinner Rolls

When it comes to feeding my friends and family, there’s little I can make that will impress them seeing as…

Our Toronto Winter Family Activity Bucket List

It’s a new year and that means a clean slate. There are tons of exciting and original activities in Toronto to broaden everyone’s horizons. So pick one, and commit to enjoying some quality family time and exploring our amazing city.

Should We Write About our Children?

Now, More Than Ever, We Should Be Writing About Our Kids

Writing about our children and sharing it on the internet is a bit of a hot topic. Should we tell…

‘Birthday Locker Decorating’ is a Heartbreak Waiting to Happen

But there are no rules for decorating lockers, and while it’s nice and thrilling for the children who get their lockers decorated by friends, it can be extremely upsetting for others who don’t.

The Itty-Bitty (or Smash Cake) Birthday Cake

If you only need to feed a small group of people, this 6-inch small cake is just the right size.

Sun, Sand, and…Slime? We Review the New Nickelodeon Resort

Located just 30 minutes from the Punta Cana airport, the new Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is a unique experience meant to delight everyone from the youngest traveler to seasoned resort vets.

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Five Birthday Party Trends You Can Expect to See in 2017

Although it’s been a few years since I left my job as an event planner for a catering company, I…

Workin’ Moms? The New CBC Comedy Is Spit-From-Your-Sippy Cup Funny

If you can’t laugh at parenting mishaps, or you are a parent going through an identity crises, CBC’s Workin’ Moms, may just be the laugh aloud medicine you need for the parenting ride. Can these four working moms find balance in their lives? Watch and laugh!

Birthday Cake Baking Basics: a Beginner’s Guide

Check out part one of our cake baking series, featuring what tools you’ll need.

The Best of the Best is Where You Should Buy Essential Baby Gear

So small, so precious, so basic. So why is it that the list of things we need for our newborn is so long? Thankfully, the experienced minds behind one of the city’s best maternity stores, Moms To Be…and More, are simplifying our needs with the opening of a second location, ‘Best of the Best’ in Midtown Toronto.