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What’s smashable, flexible, rollable, foldable, fits right into your purse, knapsack or even your pocket and quenches your thirst when needed? Find out here!

It’s beginning to look a lot like…spring! Finally. We welcome the bright colours and warmer temps by switching stuff up—in our wardrobes, in the home, and with the kids’ accessories. Here are 11 Ways to Spring into Spring and welcome the long overdue season.

Birthday Parties that Come to You

When it comes to creating birthday party bliss, getting the kids out to a venue while juggling food and decorations…

The Best Spring Gear for Kids

Goodbye ripped snowpants and destroyed winter boats. Hello spring coats, footwear and accessories!

The Best Summer Day Camps in Ottawa

Ottawa has many summer day camp options for kids of all ages—and we’ve rounded up a few of the best ones to make your search that much easier.

The Best Baby Products Ever

There are baby products that work, and then there are the baby products we swear by. The ones that got us through bringing up our babies—or that we wish we’d had. They’re the items we buy for our friends and for baby showers because we know that no new mom should be without them.

12 Ways to Spruce Up Your Supper This Spring

In case you’re stuck in the same supper rut as me, here are a few recipes to spruce up your meal plan while you wait for spring to arrive.

9 Simple Ways to Improve Your Family’s Diet

Looking to make a change? Start with your diet. We’ve go nine ways to improve your diet.

11 Easter Excursions

It’s time to get our chicks in a row and start planning Easter excursions with our families. From specialty brunches to visits with newborn bunnies, there are hoppin’ events happening all over the city. Here’s a look at the best of them.

9 Financial Mistakes to Avoid

With tax season upon us, we’re often looking for ways to help our budgets look brighter. Here are 9 Financial Mistakes to Avoid.

Stroll Into Spring with a New Stroller

Even if you’re not expecting now, you know someone who is. You also know how important (and expensive) that first…

The Skinny on Summer Camps

Worried you missed the summer camp sign up boat? While it’s true that some programs will already be booked solid, never fret; there are so many options, you’re sure to find something to suit your schedule and your child’s interests. Here’s how we do it.

Ethical Outfits

Here’s a list of the best places to get sweatshop-free, ethically-made clothes for kids with a bevvy of organic and eco-conscious options included. Because whether we’re at the mall or shopping online, we have purchasing power—and we’re gonna use it.

Egg-citing Easter Events in Vancouver

There’s just so much happening around Vancouver this Easter holiday. Whether you’re looking for a fun way to get outside and enjoy the beautiful spring weather, or just need a way to keep the kids entertained over the long weekend, we’ve rounded up our favourite local brunches, egg hunts, and Easter festivals happening all over the city. Hop to it!

How to Save Money at the Grocery Store

We’re all watching our wallets these days, and for many saving money at the grocery store is not just a hobby but a necessity. We’ve put together 27 ideas for saving money at the grocery store, with hope that these tips will help you take a bite out of rising food prices.

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A Parent’s Guide to Snapchat

Embraced by teens and perhaps your kids, Snapchat is a free picture and video app that enables you to send pictures and videos to your friends that delete within seconds. Hereès what you need to know about how the app works and how to keep your kids safe.

10 Essentials for Travelling With Kids

Moms know the secret to a good trip isn’t remembering the sunscreen, it’s the perfectly packed kids’ carry-on or car bag. The bag itself should be the perfect size for stocking distractions and comforts, but don’t make the mistake of leaving the organization of this baby for last minute. Our list of Ten Kids’ Carry-on Items is the pick of the pack.

How to Become a Bento Box Boss

A beginner’s guide to packing a bento box lunch for kids.

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to March

Spring isn’t quite here yet, but we plan on spending this month making sure we will be ready for it. From rain gear to Easter eggs, here’s our guide to getting the most out of March.