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Back to School Prep
While mid-August means a couple more weeks of summer vacation for most of us, for moms it also means the back to school prep countdown.
Grilled Pound Cake with Fresh Fruit
In summer we love all the grilled things! Grilled steak! Grilled veggies! Grilled cake! Grilled fruit! Wait… Yes. Grilled pound cake with fresh fruit is guaranteed to be your new go-to.
5 Sweet First Day of School Traditions to Start with Your Family
Say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year with these 5 heart-warming back to school traditions.
I Wish People Would Stop Telling Me to Make Myself a Priority
Of course I want to make myself a priority. It’s a nice idea. But when exactly does that fit into my ‘mom’ schedule?
Mini Cheeseburgers
These mini cheeseburgers are basically burger sliders with a bit of Canadian cheddar. They are perfect for your mini people and are a great party snack for appetites of all sizes.
4 Things a Widowed Parent Should Know About Dating Again
There aren’t many resources on how to begin dating as a widowed parent or what to say to your young kids on the subject. Here are my insights on this precarious subject.
Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Ottawa
Here are our picks for the best ice cream in Ottawa — unique flavours, fun dips and add-ins, variety, and flavour. It’s the very best of the good stuff in the capital.
Top Spots for Ice Cream in Vancouver this Summer
From soft serve to old-fashioned scoops, here’s a few of our favourite spots for ice cream in Vancouver and the surrounding region…
Top Spots for Ice Cream in Toronto
There’s nothing more perfect on a warm day than a sticky, sweet, dripping ice cream cone. Here are our favourite spots to get ice cream in Toronto.
Where to Find the Best Ice Cream in Calgary
Take your family on a sweet outing for ice cream in Calgary. Maybe you’ll make it your mission to visit every single one before summer’s out! (We won’t judge.)
Homemade Creamsicles
Homemade creamsicles are perhaps my most favourite of icy treats, bringing me back to my childhood summers more than any other food.
Aunty Skates’ Tips for Skateboarding for Kids & Their Nervous Parents
The amazing Aunty Skates shares her tips for skatepark etiquette and skateboarding for kids and their (likely) nervous parents.
Pink Lemonade Granita
Similar to a sno-cone, a granita is a frozen treat made from almost any sweetened liquid. We use one of the kids’ favourite drinks: pink lemonade.
Breakfast-for-Dinner Pizza for Breakfast or Dinner
Since there’s no better breakfast than pizza for breakfast, we take things up a notch with this breakfast-for-dinner Pizza that’s perfect for breakfast or dinner.
Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to August
From road trips to bike tips and just a teensy bit of organizing, our Savvy Guide to August in Vancouver can help make the second half of your summer a blast.
The Savvy Guide to August
From road trips to bike tips and just a teensy bit of organizing, our Savvy Guide to August can help make the second half of your summer a blast.
10 Tips for Easing Separation Anxiety in Preschool and Kindergarten Kids
Learned over the years by a preschool teacher and parent, these tips help for easing separation anxiety when dropping kids off at preschool or Kindergarten.
Olympic Summer Fun and Crafts
Glued to the games? Celebrate them without being stuck on a screen with these ideas for Olympic summer fun and crafts. Great for a birthday party!
Toronto: The Savvy Guide to August
From road trips and bike tips, and just a teensy bit of organizing, our Savvy Guide to August in Toronto can help make the second half of your summer a blast.
Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to August
From road trips to bike tips and just a teensy bit of organizing, our Savvy Guide to August in Ottawa can help make the second half of your summer a blast.