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Minnow’s Five Things

Statistics on moms, a reminder to get the flu shot, raising readers, a new place to shop and a very brief crack at the Mayor all caught Minnow’s attention this week.

All Dolled up

We’re ready to kick off the Christmas shopping season, and this year it’s practically done for us at the new American Girl boutique at Chapters Rideau. Find out more.

Video Games Be Gone

Tired of telling your child to put down their video game already? Take them to Exit Canada, where they can escape from Ancient Egypt for real.

18 Slow Cooker Recipes and Tips

Nothing beats coming home to a hot meal all ready to go—except coming home to one that cooked itself. The slow cooker does all the work with these 11 satisfying meals (plus some handy tips) that are perfect for the whole family.

Where to Go for Kid-Friendly Brunch

Thought your brunching days were over? Think again. There’s kid-friendly brunch to be found in this city…if you know where to look. It’s fast, it’s kid-friendly, the the decor isn’t made of crystal. Here’s our roundup of the best of the family-friendly brunch in Toronto.

6 Shows Coming to Vancouver this Winter

We’ve got you covered. Mark your calendar and buy your tickets now—these are the hottest family-friendly performances coming to Vancouver this winter.

How to Use Up That Candy

Did your kids scare up too much candy on Halloween? Ours too. So we put together 15 fun (and resourceful) ideas for using up the excess. From freezing and baking it into sweet treats to turning it into a clever craft, you’ll be able to make the leftovers vanish with these creative solutions to your sweet situation.

Our Picks for The Best Winter Gear: Kid Style

Winter will be here before you know it and believe us when we tell you that you want to be prepared, so we’ve rounded up the best hats, mitts, snowsuits and winter gear for kids.

7 Savvy Tips for a Spooky and Safe Halloween

We love Halloween and we love how much our kids love Halloween. That’s why we don’t want to sound like the fun police, but we do want to make some sense of the sugar excess and we definitely want to make sure they’re safe when they’re out trick-or-treating. Here are our seven best tips for making sure their Halloween is as safe and savvy as it is fun.

Shell out Something Different this Halloween

Think beyond candy and chocolate with our picks for a fun and different approach to trick or treating this Halloween.

Soaring Celebrations

iFly offers an indoor skydiving experience for kids and adults aged 4 and up.

Feeling Connected

Wow! I feel so very connected. Wednesday’s She’s Connected Conference was an amazing and stimulating day (albeit a little tiring).…

Fancy Feet

Open toe season is clearly over. Now it’s time to pay attention to your sock drawer, where we bring you 10 Socks with Soul—10 ways to add fun to function and keep your footsies warm.

6 Best Music Classes for Kids in Toronto

Julie Sousa of Annette Street Music is a music instructor who knows how to hit the right note with kids. Find out more.

12 Sweet Rides

We’ve got the 411 on the best bikes and bike gear for kids. Get rolling!

19 Fun Halloween Activities

Have some Halloween fun with the family with these crafts, recipes and homemade costumes. Find out more.

Ride, Slide, and Stay Inside: Kids Kingdom in Ottawa

Need to blow off some steam, but worried about the big crowds and big kids at indoor play spaces? Try something perfect for the younger set—Kids Kingdom Kanata. Find out more.

7 Mini Meals Made for Toddlers

Got a toddler who’s a picky eater? We’ve got the solution with these mini-meals, perfect for tots.

13 Shows Coming to Toronto this Winter

With the holidays come amazing theatrical shows for the whole family. Here are 13 of the best family shows coming to Toronto this winter—make it a treat for the whole family and book now to avoid disappointment.

28 Spectacularly Spooky Halloween Crafts, Treats and Costumes

Make sure your Halloween is the most spook-tacular one yet for your little goblins. We’ve got 29 Halloween Recipes, Crafts and Costumes from our spook-tacular bloggers. Trick or Treat!