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Almost Free and Free Ontario Outings for Families
The following free (and almost free) Ontario outings are all within 1.5 hrs of Toronto and offer a variety of fun with the bonus of getting you out of the house.
Savvy Super Bowl Snacks
If you’re looking for some lighter fare for your football fanatics, here are a few savvy Super Bowl snacks you’ll feel good about serving.
7 Steps to Prevent the Afternoon Slump
Here are some simple steps you can take to avoid that afternoon slump and feel good all day long.
Oatmeal Blueberry Flax Muffins
These Oatmeal Flax Blueberry muffins are great with breakfast, popped into lunches, and perfect to enjoy with a coffee on a lazy afternoon.
How to Talk to Your Child’s Teacher
How to have a better parent-teacher interview with your child’s teacher especially if you’re facing a bad report card or negative feedback.
To Every Mom Who Has Ever Wondered “Now What?”
It’s normal to wonder how you (you as a woman, not you as a mom) fit into everything you’re doing, coordinating and creating for everyone else.
Toddler Travel Snack: Quinoa Peanut Butter Protein Bars
I flagged this recipe for peanut butter protein bars last spring, knowing they would make the perfect portable snack for our annual road trip.
Oatmeal Power Balls
These Oatmeal Power Balls are perfect to pop into your kids pre-activity and or replace the peanut butter with a seed butter to make these school safe.
Why Does My Child Argue with Everything I Say?
Why does my child argue with everything I say? Who else feels like they’re stuck in a ‘argue, yell, repeat’ cycle with your kids? You’re not alone.
11 Family Dinner Conversation Starters
In an effort to get our kids to actually speak TO us, we came up with some family dinner conversation starters, which we pull out a few times a week.
Orange Cranberry Muffins
This delicious recipe for orange cranberry muffins has bursts of cranberry sweetness (so your kids will still like them) with orange zest taking them to the next level.
Menu: A Perfect Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two
You can celebrate February 14 at home with a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner for two — or save these ideas for a date night at home no matter the date.
Spiced Chocolate Chip Muffins
These spiced chocolate chip muffins are a blast from my childhood. My mom used to make a version of these each and every Saturday morning.
Books About Puberty for Boys
There are many books about puberty for boys covering the science behind pubertal changes to other body-related topics like consent and gender identity.
The Truth About Being an Older Mom
I had my first child at the age of 37 and my second the day after I turned 40. I am an older mom.’ It’s not the way we planned it, but it’s how it worked out.
Sugars 101: Everything You Need to Know About Sugar
Not all sugars are created equal. Get the scoop on the main types of sugar and a breakdown of what they’re used for.
Three Bean and Turkey Sausage Chili
This Three Bean and Turkey Sausage Chili recipe is a savoury twist on the classic dish, whether for Super Bowl snacks or dinner on a chilly winter’s night.
There’s No Such Thing as Junk Food
Chips? Nope. Candy? Nope. Fast food? Nope. Gas station hot dogs? Nope, nope, nope. My daughter’s eating disorder taught me there’s no such thing as junk food.
Whole Wheat Carrot Applesauce Muffins
These light and wholesome carrot applesauce muffins are a delicious snack my kids gobble up. They also make a great addition to school lunches. Perfection.
7 Yummy Ideas for Oatmeal Toppings
From Nutella and bananas to almonds, flax, and maple syrup, we’re sharing 7 creative and yummy ideas for oatmeal toppings.