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Cherry Bourbon Crostata
Who has the time to bake a perfect pie? A rustic, free form crostata is so much easier to make, and tastes just as good.
11 Activities Under $10 in Calgary
With summer upon us, keeping the kids entertained can feel like an expensive ordeal. Don’t fret: you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy this beautiful city. These 11 spots for under $10 are not only fabulous the first time around, but are great go-to spots when you’re in a pinch to keep the kids occupied.
Our Top 12 Kids’ Books
Looking for a way to get the kids reading? These kids’ books are a great way to inspire young readers.
The Best Beach-Worthy Books to Read This Summer
The perfect summer book is a thing of beauty. Whether light and fun, romantic or sad, gossipy or tell-all, it offers the perfect escape and is best enjoyed from the comfort of a beach blanket, hammock, dock or Adirondack chair. Here are a few of our favourites, from the hot new releases we’ve recently devoured to a few old faves we’re re-reading with delight this summer.
Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, and What You Can Do
Up to 80% of postpartum women experience baby blues, or postpartum blues. Here’s what to look for, and what you can do to help yourself and others.
10 Tips on Raising a Child With an Olympic Go-Getter Spirit
This mother-daughter duo shares their best tips for helping kids develop their own winning attitude, and how to deal with success and failure.
5 Crave-Worthy Cookbooks to Try This Spring
If the strawberries at the market aren’t making you excited about spring, some of the new cookbooks that were released…
Gymboree Returns to Ottawa
Parents in Ottawa with older children may remember Gymboree Play and Music, a play centre where many of us brought…
Our Guide to Spending the Whole Day at Stanley Park
Stanley Park has been named one of the best parks in the world, and it is easy to see why.…
‘Playing House’ Perfectly Captures What it’s Like to Have an Adult BFF
It seems juvenile for grown woman to refer to one another as ‘BFF.’ But my bestie Tiff and I have…
Palmer’s® Skin Therapy Cleansing Oil Face
The winter season is finally over and if you’re like us, your skin needs a little TLC after all that…
Summer in Calgary: Family Style
Just because it’s August doesn’t mean we’re packing in our flip flops and stocking up on sharp pencils. There’s still time to make the most of the summer with our top picks for family fun in this great city.
5 Ways to Make the Most of Book Time with Our Kids
Book time creates an incredible opportunity for connection with kids. Here’s how to make the most of it, even when they’re not yet reading.
5 Best Beaches for a Swim in Ottawa
It’s tough to come up with fresh ways of keeping cool when we’re feeling hot and bothered. If chlorine is not your thing, Ottawa is lucky to have an assortment of clean, attractive beaches nearby.
21 Ways to Have the Best Summer Ever
From the easiest summer dessert you’ll ever make to 16 entertaining hacks you need to know about to tips for hosting picnic, pie, birthday, movie and ice cream parties, we’ve got everything you need to have the best summer ever.
15 Best Farmers’ Markets in Toronto
Next to long weekends and sending the kids outdoors to play, one of the best things about warm weather is the abundance of outdoor markets. Here are the 15 best markets in Toronto.
How, and Why, We Plan to Get More Sleep (Plus a Mattress Giveaway)
Lack of sleep doesn’t just make us grouchy and sluggish—it can increase signs of ageing, affect productivity, make us more likely to argue with our spouses, and have a hugely negative impact on our overall health. Dairy Farmers of Canada, who are committed to healthy living and increasing the overall health and wellness of Canadians, have started a program called Project Sleep. At ProjectSleep.ca, you can find sleep tips and learn more about the importance of sleep.
PZA Parlour
Calgary’s newest Italian restaurant, PZA Parlour, is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Dishing out authentic fare from homemade donuts to roast sausage, pizza and pasta, it’s one swoon moment after the next. This family-friendly joint ticks off all the boxes when looking for an evening out.
12 Great Places to Shop and Eat in the Glebe
It’s time to shake things up a bit this weekend. Try spending a day exploring all the treats and treasures available in the Glebe, right in the heart of the city. Here are our picks for a fun-filled day in the Glebe.