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Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna
Serves 6–8
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A Simple Etiquette Guide to Hosting Baby and Wedding Showers
Shower season will soon be upon us. If you’re planning a special celebration for a future bride or mom-to-be, here are some suggestions for making the honouree happy—and keeping yourself sane.
17 Stylish Picks for Kids This Spring
Spring has finally…you know. And that means it’s time to take stock of the kiddos’ coats, shoes and accessories to find out who’s grown a foot and how many holes are in the rubber boots. Because spring is made for outdoor activities and we’re going to make sure we’re equipped to do them.
For Peep’s Sake: Easter Activities in Vancouver
Easter weekend in Vancouver is cracking with family activities. Here’s how we’re spending our long weekend in the city.
11 Ways to Do Easter Weekend in Calgary
It’s time to get our chicks in a row and start planning Easter excursions with our families. From specialty brunches to visits with newborn bunnies, there are hoppin’ events happening all over the city. Here’s a look at the best of them.
Sanity Strategies: 5 Time-Saving Home Products for Busy Moms
Our top five sanity savers for a clean, organized and beautiful home.
Bamboo Eczema Gloves
Give your weather-worn hands some tough love with this pick.
A Secret Agent/Spy Birthday Cake
The best kids’s birthday party we’ve ever thrown? This secret agent/spy party. Here’s how to pull it off.
Keep Calm and Yoga On
An hour of yoga can be restorative and rejuvenating, so committing to five consecutive days of yoga might just be the jolt you need. Try one of these mini-retreats from Semperviva or YYoga.
Gymnastics for All
Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics offers kids and parents the chance to flip over a whole range of gymnastic options, getting gold medal experience without the heavy competitive edge.
From the Editor’s Desk
‘Synthetic children’, news on the SAHM war, a strong statement on gender equality, teaching our kids grit and Google’s new rating system. That’s what caught our attention this week.
Insta-Inspiration: Favourite Foodie Instagrammers
If you’re looking for a little insta-inspiration in your life, here are a few of the Instagram accounts we stalk for constant inspiration.
3 Gymnastics Places for Kids in Calgary
Kids are natural monkeys—climbing, rolling and jumping around are second nature. So why fight nature? Here are our fave spots to take our little monkeys for some just-for-fun tumbles.
More Than Just a Medication Reminder
Moms are busy, we all know this. And sometimes things slip through the cracks. With this innovative new app, taking your medication (and getting your family to take theirs) doesn’t have to.
How to Measure Wet and Dry Ingredients Properly
What’s the difference between wet and dry measuring cups, and does it matter?
Artisanal Icons at Bake Shoppe in Toronto
Bake Shoppe has remade our favourite childhood treats, from flakes to PopTarts, and the results are droolworthy. They do custom cake creations and customized Pop Tarts, too.
Froyo? YOLO! The Best Froyo in Ottawa
Frozen yogurt can taste a lot like ice cream, but the good news is that it’s healthier for you. A lot of flavours are low fat or fat free and some have added vitamins and probiotics. At the various self-serve frozen yogurt shops across the city, you pick a flavour and add as many toppings as you’d like, creating fun new combinations every time.
Play Hard or Playdome
A day at the fair, without the threat of rain or sunburn? Sign us up. Canada’s largest indoor carnival, Playdome, is at BC Place stadium March 14–22.
Dig into the Prehistoric Past with Dinosaurs Alive
The Calgary Zoo’s Prehistoric Park roars back to life with Dinosaurs Alive. This popular exhibition returns bigger and better than before. Find walking routes suitable for all ages, do a dino dig, or simply let your dino-fan run wild amid these animatronic giants.