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Made in the 613: Ottawa-Themed Gifts

Our All-Time Favourite Holiday Cookies

Over the years, we’ve come across a good many delicious holiday cookie recipes. This year, we’re rounding up the best of the best to bring you our 23 all-time favourites. From traditional standbys to modern spins on golden oldies, these are the bite-sized treats we crave year after year.

Gifts That Give Back: 10 Gifts for a Cause

Give a gift that really gives this holiday season. These gifts help those in need, benefit charity, and spread love and goodwill. Your dollar is your voice, so spend wisely.

Stocking Stuffers That’ll Put a Smile On Your Kid’s Face

Stocking Stuffers are almost more fun to buy than the larger gifts! They can be quirky, creative or downright delicious. We’ve picked a few that will make it loads of fun to fill the stockings come Christmas Eve.

Exploring Toronto from A to Z

Set out on a family scavenger hunt across Toronto and see the city from A to Z.

The Most Essential Item for a Happy Holiday Season

Duracell believes in powering kid’s imaginations just as much as they believe in powering, well, everything else. Which is why for the 10th year in a row, Duracell will be donating a year’s supply of batteries to hospital playrooms across the country—so kids can play not just over the holidays, but all year long.

How to Celebrate Someone with a December Birthday

Do you (or someone in your household) celebrate a birthday in December? How do you separate it from the rest of festive season? Here’s some helpful advice on making your December babies feel special.

What to Buy the Person Who Has Everything

Gift ideas for people who are impossible to buy for.

Retro Fit

Stereotypes are for mass marketing, not for your originally crafted bundle of joy. So you won’t see any typical baby blue or bubblegum pink in the Mabel line of cool retro-style threads for babies.

Budget-Friendly Outings to Do this Holiday Break in Calgary

Feeling the pinch this season? Fortunately there are plenty of affordable activities for families in Calgary to participate in over the holidays. Here’s a look at our favourite free and cheap excursions in the city.

Dashing Down the Ice: Ottawa Rickshaws

The Rideau Canal is one of the Ottawa’s best treasures—and now there’s a fun way to introduce those with little legs to the magic of the longest skating rink in the world. Find out more about Ottawa Rickshaws on the Canal.

The Best Gift You Can Give Mom? Alone Time

There is one absolutely memorable present for mom’s this holiday season that just can’t be wrapped. That gift is kid-free…

10 Holiday Helpers in Ottawa That Will Make Life Easier

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but they’re also by far the busiest. Find the joy in the season again by outsourcing all that you can, even last minute things, with the help of great local businesses ready to do the hard work for you.