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Simple Weeknight Supper: Apple Cider Pork Chops
Simple is best this September, and this hearty recipe for apple cider pork chops comes together with six ingredients and one pan.
Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Aloe Fresh
A spray-and-go pick to change your morning routine.
The ABC’s of Birthdays
From gift giving to party games to celebration cakes, we have you covered when it comes to planning and attending any birthday party this year.
5 Great Ways to Spend the Winter in Toronto
Looking for a little winter fun with the fam? Here is our list of seven great ways to spend the winter in Toronto. There’s nothing like finding new ways to frolic with your family when it’s cold outside.
Indoor Playgrounds in Vancouver
The kids are bouncing off the walls, but what do you do when Mother Nature seems determined to keep you cooped up indoors? Let your little Tigger get some quality playtime in with our 7 indoor playgrounds.
How Did I End up with That Kid?
How to set clear expectations for the behaviour you want to see this year, in school and at home.
GapKids x ED Embellished Graphic Tee
Send them to school in this adorable pick with a powerful message.
What Your Kindergartener Really Needs for School
Is your first-born starting kindergarten? Wondering what to buy? Here’s what veteran moms and teachers agree are the only things you really need.
End the Summer at the PNE
It’s time to be a kid again, the Pacific National Exhibition is open. There is serious potential for fabulous family fun this year, but you need to plan your day for it to fly without a hitch…and by hitch we mean meltdown. Follow our five mandatory steps for success and this day might be the highlight of summer.
9 Fabulous End-of-Summer Outings in Calgary
Don’t despair that summer’s nearly over! September in Calgary often boasts better weather than August (hello hail storm), so now’s the time to make a plan to squeeze in a few more outdoor adventures, plus make a note of what’s coming up. Here’s a look a nine great events you won’t want to miss.
What We’re Talking About This Week
Why we’ll be trying to read more this fall, a celebrity mom site we love, detecting concussions and why dads are the best—that’s what we’re talking about at the office this week.
Unique Activities for Kids in Toronto
We want to keep or kiddos busy and happily immersed in their chosen passion. But when the usual suspects leave them feeling ho-hum, try one of these neat outings or activities for maximum engagement.
Lunch Packing Tips and Tricks
Packing school lunches is a marathon, not a sprint. Read on for our food editor’s tips for packing nutritious, kid-approved lunches without breaking a sweat.
Mabel’s Labels Write Away Labels & Tags School Combo
Make sure it all comes home again with this easy peel-and-stick pick.
Lunch is Served: 10 Quick and Easy Recipes for the School Lunch Box
Your mom mission for the next ten months: pack a trade-proof nutritious school lunch every day. Sounds daunting, but luckily we have 10 quick and easy recipes to help make the chore a simple one to complete.
Tex-Mex Muffins
Our Tex-Mex muffins are savoury bites and basically a muffin-shaped meal. They’re perfect for school (or work) lunches and after-school snacks.
Cinnamon-Scented Mango Applesauce
Makes approx. 1 litre
3 Fun Extracurricular Classes for Kids in Vancouver
It’s painful but true: parents are getting ready for back to school, even if our children are not. And signing up for extracurricular activities is high on our priority list, so here are some fantastic unique options to check out for the developing minds in your tender loving care.
Let’s Go to the Ex
Oh, summer. We know you’ve approached your swan song when the Canadian National Exhibition rolls around. And it’s perfect timing, because there are so many fun and exciting things to do as a family at the Ex that we’ll be having too much fun to notice that Labour Day is right around the corner. So let’s get out there! Pay a visit and stay all day and part of the night, and come home full to the brim with even more summer happiness. Here are our favourite memory makers.