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3 Classic Outdoor Games to Play This Summer

Backyard games are the best way to have fun with a group of kids hanging out together during the summer. These classic outdoor games are guaranteed to produce lots of laughter and fun.

Movies by Moonlight

It’s summertime and the living is easy, so stroll down to Stanley Park and check out the Summer Cinema Series.

Riding the Rails

Take the kids out to dinner and a show—old west style. The Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions offer everything from teddy bear picnics, to railway robberies, mysteries and more.

From the Editor’s Desk

Here’s what caught Minnow’s attention this week.

5 Berrylicious Desserts for Summer

The markets are currently bursting with berries, and we’re putting the spotlight on our five most berrylicious recipes of all time.

Salad for Supper

Would You Welcome the 1970’s Back?

Do you let your kids have a carefree, ‘1970’s-style’ summer, or are you all about the summer schedule?

Starinse Non-Fluoridated Anticavity Mouth Rinse

They’ll swish and spit their way to healthy teeth with this pick.

Classic Picnic Games

Make your picnic even more perfect with these classic party games and activities. Teddy Bears’ Picnic Best for: Ages 1…

The Mouthwatering Cake

Melon, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Skewers appetizer for summer

Melon, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Skewers

Three simple ingredients can be slipped onto a wooden stick, seasoned with a touch of fresh ground pepper, and presto! You’re done! These can also be made a few hours in advance and kept in the fridge until needed (just bring to room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving for maximum flavour).

Easy Summer Entertaining: Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers

One of our favourite summer appetizers is this melon, mozzarella and prosciutto skewer. Three simple ingredients can be slipped onto a wooden stick, seasoned with a touch of fresh ground pepper, and passed around to guests in less time than it would take to run to the store to purchase a store-bought snack.

Go Wild

We think 45 years is more than enough time to learn a thing or two about making kids happy, and African Lion Safari has been doing it for that long. Now they’re making it even better. So go wild this summer, and follow our tips on how to make the most of your African Lion Safari adventure.

Go Wild

We think 45 years is more than enough time to learn a thing or two about making kids happy, and African Lion Safari has been doing it for that long. Now they’re making it even better. So go wild this summer, and follow our tips on how to make the most of your African Lion Safari adventure.

Asian Chicken and Cabbage Salad

Serves 4

Nicoise Salad Platter

Serves 4

Have a Field Day

It’s time to make the most of these precious few weeks of summer weather. Get outside and get off the beaten path with these unique outdoor spots in Ottawa. Find out more.

Word to the Wisey

Quick and delicious noshes in pie and sweet form await and the newly opened Leaside Wiseys Pies and Bakeshops.

Wild Things

Make the most of the summer season by planning a family camping trip. We’ve rounded up the best campgrounds and campsites around Vancouver for a family outing.

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Serves 4-6