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It used to be coffee shops popping up on every corner, but in 2014 you’re as likely to meet someone for a cup of juice as a cup of joe. Here are our favourite juice bars in Vancouver.
Back to School Cool
We’ve got your back (and their feet…and their lunch needs) covered with this collection of cool footwear, packs and lunch essentials for the school set. It’s back to school, and we’ve got you covered with our 16 best picks for back to school gear.
Baby, it’s Back to School
Yes, it’s true, it’s back-to-school season. And in spite of the mourning of the end of summer, there is something undeniably satisfying about getting gear organized for back to school. We’ve got the best school supplies, backpacks, litterless lunch bags and snack containers to send your little ones back to school with fuel, exuding cool.
7 Berry Delicious U-Pick Farms
Nothing says summer quite like freshly plucked fruit, right off of the bush. Bushels of family fun is had harvesting fruits and veggies at real farms close to Calgary. For a sweet family outing, give your wee ones a delicious farm-to-table experience at these u-pick berry farms.
Sports off the Beaten Path
Basketball, baseball, hockey, and soccer—they’re practically the definition of sport, but there’s so many more fun and offbeat physical activities for kids in this city. With fall registration just around the corner, consider a little cross training with these different sports. Find out more.
Get Ready, Get Set, Go Orienteering
Think Amazing Race, family style, but instead of navigating the world, you’re navigating a forest. The Greater Vancouver Orienteering Club hosts weekly events around the city on Wednesday nights, perfect for little legs and learning how to use a compass.
All Aboard Calgary’s Latest Ride
Summer is coming to a close, so why not have one more adventure with the kids? The Aspen Crossing rail ride is a great excursion to wrap up the season
Picky Eater Hacks
Only eats noodles. Won’t touch vegetables. Squirms at the thought of meat. Subsists on air and milk. We know that it’s tough managing a picky eater. No worries, we’ve got a few new ideas, tips and tools to add to your picky eating arsenal. Because when they’re hungry enough they’ll eat anything—ha. As if.
How to Squeeze in More Summer
Just because it’s August doesn’t mean we’re packing in our flip flops and stocking up on sharp pencils. There’s still time to make the most of the summer with our top picks for family fun in this great city. Click on to see our guide to seeing, tasting and experiencing the best of Calgary in the summer.
How to Squeeze in More Summer
Summer is short but the days are long, and there’s lots to do, eat, savour and experience in our fair city of Toronto. Here’s our list of the best of the city for summer 2014.
4Cats Art Studio
What to do when there’s a blank spot on the wall needing a serious timeout from IKEA art? Grab the crew and hit one of the GTA’s 4Cats art studios to make your own graffiti art during a family party.
The Best Bras, Lingerie and Sleepwear for Moms
As mothers, we encounter a wide spectrum of lingerie needs. From maternity and nursing bras to comfortably sexy sleep and loungewear, here’s how to keep the curves happy while looking pretty darn hot, if we do say so ourselves. Because that complicated garter set from our 20s? That ain’t gonna cut it anymore.
Apps for Smart Kids
Your kids will love these great educational apps that will teach them a thing or two.
The Sounds of Summer
We’ve allowed our kids to play DJ for too long, and quite frankly, the never-ending loop of Let It Go, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus has got to stop. It’s time for some diversity in the soundtrack of our lives. With that in mind, we’ve created a playlist for every occasion.
Rambles and Revels
It’s easy to head to the neighbourhood local playground but this summer why not push the boundaries with a historic hike, a spot of culture, or some majestic scenery for the families’ fill of Vitamin D?
Movies under the Stars
What could be more fun than heading to the beach or the park, setting up your blanket, and taking in a movie under the stars? Here’s where to find those evening movies in the park in Ottawa.
13 Old School Ways to Play
Go back in time and have some family fun with these 13 classic summer activities. Find out more.
10 Perfect Picnics
It’s a sad fact that summer is far too short. Make the most of it, and spend as much time as you can out of doors by packing a picnic and dining alfresco. We’ve assembled a list of our 10 Favourite Places to Picnic in Calgary to help you do just that.
50 Easy Summer Entertaining Ideas
The key to enjoying family and friends all summer long is with simple entertaining solutions, and we have 50 of them. Find out more.
6 Family-Friendly Concerts in Vancouver
Musical styles at all of these family-friendly events run the gamut, from swing to soul, jazz to funk, blues to Latin and country to rock. Find out more.