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Win Tix to See Santa Up Close!
Santa Claus is comin’€™ to town. Toronto, that is. This weekend is the 107th Santa Claus Parade and we want…
White Bean Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Parmesan
Serves 6
Once you get the hang of risotto, you can make it however you want. Consider alternatives such as asparagus (chop and toss in for the last five minutes of cooking time so it stays crunchy), shrimp or mushrooms (sauté with onions at beginning). It’s fun to play around with different ingredients you think your family will love.
Taken from Spilling the Beans by Julie Van Rosendaal
Cheese and Crackers Holiday Tree
Pass on the cheese tray and build your own Cheesemas tree, instead.
Apple and Bee Pencil Case
In case you’re looking for a fun girlfriend gift, this pick will keep her makeup close while on the run.
Wag the Dog
Sasha was my second dog. She was a special dog. Many are. I remember walking the halls of the local…
18 Toys You Loved Too
Go retro this holiday season—these past toys make for great presents.
Gear Up for Winter Sports
You don’t have to be exceptionally sharp to know great spots in the city for getting skates and skis ready, or to pick up new (to you) blades or boards—here’s where to start.
Holiday Happenings
The hustle and bustle of the holidays is upon us. Celebrate the season with your kids at these special events including craft shows and more this November.
Raise Confident Kids
There is no magic recipe to creating happy and confident kids, but if your kids need a bit of a learning boost, some innovative programs offered by two local mom-entrepreneurs might go along way to making them feel on par with their peers.
Get Your Glam On
November blahs? The cure might be a new pendant, bracelet or set of earrings from one of Ottawa’s funkiest jewellery boutiques.
Nutella vs Chocolate Frosting
So which is healthier? Now that I’€™ve burdened you with the bad news about peanut butter prices on the rise,…
Superhero Shopping
It’s wonderful, it’s magical…it’s stressful! You know what we’re talking about, don’t you? It’s that time of year when we…
14 Toys They Want
Not sure what to buy for the kids? Try one of these toys as a Christmas gift.
Warm ‘Em Up
When it comes to staying warm through a Canadian winter, it’s the details that matter. That’s why we searched high…
13 Fun Family Games
Start up a family games night tradition with one of these 13 picks.
Holiday Cookies
This week’s holiday cookie is definitely a family favourite, combining the very best flavours of the season—chocolate and spice-infused gingerbread.…
Sweet Pea Organic Cookies
We were already nuts over this week’s sweet pick—and we love it even more now that it’s nut-free.
Cereal Murderer
You can’t blame me for being somewhat preoccupied with Baxter’s eating habits. It wasn’t long ago that our days and…
Sparks Will Fly
The beautiful new Telus Spark is now open. We toured the facility with an eye for the preschool and primary-school-kid mom and here is our report.