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Young Minds Are Always Thirsty, Neilson® Dairy Oh!® Contest
Kids grow up fast, we all know that. And as parents we want to make sure we are giving our…
Splish Splash
With hot weather coming our way, what better time to hit the water park? Find out more.
Party Poolside
It’s always 25 degrees and sunny at the Waves Calgary Water Park. Offering two big water slides, a wading pool with a baby slide and spray shower for the preschool crowd, you’ll be sure to keep everyone happy. Find out more.
Some Island Frolic(k)
This year, we suggest you venture off the beaten path and take in Adventures in Slumberland at Toronto Island’s hidden gem, The Lagoon Theatre.
Get Their Art On
Art is in the eye of the beholder. There is nowhere better to experience art in Ottawa than at the National Gallery of Canada. Find out more about what this gallery has to offer kids.
Salami Cones
Servings: 4 to 6Preparation: 15 minutes
Mini Frittatas
Servings: 4 Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 40 minutes
Chocolate Pudding with Marshmallows
Servings: 4 Preparation: 15 minutes + 1 hour cooling
Cooking: 9 minutes
Avocado Banana Smoothie
Servings: 4 Preparation: 10 minutes
Minnow’s Five Things
Minnow shares some things she loves and some things she doesn’t. See what made her five here.
The A-B-C’s of Back-to-School Shopping
Back to school means back to shopping for most moms, but all we really want to do is enjoy the…
6 Cultural Activities in Ottawa
Have you been missing something lately? How about a little culture? Here are six activities that are sure to fill a day (while secretly educating).
5 Outdoor Theatres in Toronto
Maintaining bedtime in summer is almost impossible. Don’t fight the night; here are our five favourite outdoor theatres for those summer nights.
On the Road Again
Jan and her family took a road trip this past weekend. Here are her recommended recipes for on-the-road snacking. Find out more.
The List: Apps for Smart Kids
School may be out but that’s no reason the kids can’t keep the learning on a roll with one of these 10 apps. Find out more.
Keep It Simple
Moms want only the best for their kids. That’€™s why moms like Smucker’€™s®. The trusted brand we grew up with…
7 Questions to Ask Your Kids While Watching the Olympics
If you’re watching the Olympics with your kids, Active for Life has seven questions you can ask them to get a conversation going. Find out more.
The Homemade Pantry
Our food editor reviews The Homemade Pantry, packed with recipes for 101 common foods that can be made instead of bought. See what she thought of it here.
MOGO Neon Shades
Get out of the sun and into the ‘shade’ with this week’s pick.
Swimmer Brent Hayden: From Awkward Kid to Olympian
Canadian Olympic swimmer Brent Hayden earned a bronze medal in the men’s 100-metre freestyle on August 1 in London. Check out how he got there in this recent Q&A with Active for Life.