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Ceramic Desktop Whiteboard with Marker
You’ve got the write stuff with this new way to keep the conversation going.
How to Teach Your Child to Play Independently
You don’t have to entertain your child all the time. Here are four ways to help them learn to play independently.
DIY Rainbow Smocks
This budget-friendly DIY craft makes a perfect March Break activity or birthday party favour.
What You Need to Know to Go to the Baby Show
You can get all the info you need about pregnancy and babies under one roof at The Baby Show this month. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the latest prenatal, post-partum and baby and toddler products, attend expert seminars, get fantastic show deals on gear and enter to win all kinds of great prizes.
8 Places to Get 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 even have added vitamins and probiotics. You pick a flavour and add as many toppings as you’d like, creating fun new combinations every time.
9 Ethical Kids’ Clothing Shops
The best places to get sweatshop-free, ethically-made clothes for kids with a bevvy of organic and eco-conscious options included.
How Should Sex Education Begin?
Should sex education begin at home or at school, and at what age?
MAKE UP FOR EVER Mist & Fix
Stay fresh-faced with this makeup-saving pick.
55 Toddler Birthday Party Themes
We’ve got 55 toddler birthday party themes, ideas and inspirations for a celebration that’s as fun and unique as your little tyke.
Get Fresh: CSA’s in Ottawa
We’re dreaming of gardens full of veggies and orchards bursting with fruit. The best way to get your hands on all that locally-grown bounty? Join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) to get your share of a nearby farm’s annual crop—a bin of the freshest, highest quality food delivered to you all summer long.
Spring into This Break
The spring is truly in the break this year, with no snow in sight. But luckily Vancouver isn’t all about the mountains. There are plenty of activities to keep you—and more importantly, the kids—busy when school is out.
Paint, Sip Vino, and Party at Calgary’s Vin Gogh
Vin Gogh, Calgary’s first and only interactive ‘paint and sip’ studio, is a great place for moms to get creative and while sipping a glass of wine. On Saturday afternoons the studio can be booked for birthday parties that include cupcakes, painting supplies and instruction. Parents can drop off or stick around and enjoy a glass of wine. How awesome is that?
A Toronto Staycation
March Break in the city can seem like a non-event, but there’s so much to explore, your kids won’t have time to get bored. And it doesn’t have to drain your wallet either, here’s a sample of some of the great things to do around town.
Spring Break in Vancouver: What to Do
While some parents might panic at the prospect of entertaining the troops for up to two long weeks, Vancouver savvy moms know that the problem isn’t finding stuff to do, it’s finding time to cram it all in.
The Best Picks from the Grocery Store
When you’re navigating the grocery store aisles, often with a kid or two in tow, it’s not easy to be sure you’re making healthy choices.The best choices aren’t always obvious, but we’ve read the labels for you and present this handy guide to the grocery store.
How to Protect Your Child’s Developing Eyes
The eyes are often overlooked, as ironic as that sounds. At least with kids, that is. But our friend Dr. Josephson, an optician with the International Standards Organization, is here to remind us of what to do to ensure your child’s developing eyes are protected. Here are some important Q & A’s to consider.
Cuppow BNTO Widemouth Jar Lunchbox Adaptor
If you’re a fan of the Mason jar trend, you’ll love this lunchbox solution.
12 Books You’ll Love as Much as Them
It’s time to get their brains in gear and their imaginations lit. What’s better than a good book to do just that? Start with our list of 12 Books You’ll Love as Much as Them.
Best Picks from the Grocery Aisles
Time’s scarce for reading food labels when you’re navigating the grocery store aisles, often with a kid or two in tow, rushing to get to the checkout and home to make dinner. We’ve read the labels for you and present this handy guide to the grocery store.
9 Popular PartySavvy Posts You Don’t Want to Miss
From food to loot bags to party planning and time-saving tricks, we’re looking back at some of our most essential birthday party ideas.