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Fun Things to Do with Kids in Toronto in July
If you’re sticking around the city, your family has a ton of fun things to do in Toronto in July.
An Easy, Last-Minute Guide to a Canada Day Gathering
If you’re holding a Canada Day gathering—even just with a simple family get-together, here are a few last-minute entertaining, decor, and recipe ideas.
Is Self Sufficiency Becoming a Lost Skill in Our Kids?
As parents, we want nothing more than for our kids to be safe, happy, and looked after. Yet doesn’t “looking after” include teaching children how to do some things for themselves?
The Savvy Summer Survival Guide
Our Savvy Summer Survival Guide shares tips and ideas for new and new-to-you ways to maximize your summer fun and live your best summer family life.
How to Throw a Simple Summer Birthday Party
A simple and casual (but fun!) barbeque could be your easiest summer birthday party yet. Here are some ideas to get you started.
How to Cook a Perfect Steak
Fire up the grill! As our 6 tips will show you, cooking the perfect steak is well within your reach.
Greater Vancouver Father’s Day Family Fun
Here’s our round-up of some of the best bets for family fun during the Greater Vancouver Father’s Day weekend.
Best Bets for Toronto Father’s Day Gifts & Fun
Here are lots of best bets for this Toronto Father’s Day. We’ve mostly focused on things to do but also included a few physical gift ideas.
Calgary Father’s Day Best Bets
We’ve rounded up a few of the best Calgary Father’s Day food, gifts, and events to celebrate with the all the dads in your life – even if that dad is you!
Ottawa Father’s Day Gifts, Activities, and Food Suggestions
Whether dad is a sports enthusiast, a food lover, an outdoor adventurer, or simply in need of relaxation, there’s something for every taste and interest. Check out these local Ottawa Father’s Day suggestions.
The Early Summer Produce Bounty
The start of summer ushers in a season of fresh, local summer produce. It’s time to put away the root vegetables and enjoy the bounty of the season!
Potato Salad 5 Ways
If you love potato salad but are getting a bit tired of the same ol’ same ol’ here are 5 fresh and yummy potato salad recipes that are perfect for summer sides or potluck meals.
Hard Boiled Eggs 7 Ways
Move over, toast! We’re sharing 7 ways to use boiled eggs for way more than just breakfast.
9 Tips for Throwing a Kid’s Birthday Party on a Budget
Big plans but a light wallet? Here’s our expert tips for throwing a kids’ birthday party on a budget.
Steakhouse Salad
Sometimes a perfect steak becomes the perfect steakhouse salad and all you need is some crusty bread to sop up the dressing and all is right with the world.
Sleeping Tips for Older Kids
Although I am by no means a sleep expert, I would like to share my sleeping tips for older kids in case they are helpful for other formerly good sleepers and as advice for what not to do in the future…
Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick
This strawberry shortcake on a stick is more assembly and less spending forever in the kitchen, leaving you more time to enjoy your summer and your dessert!
Canada Day Ice Cream Cake
This Canada Day ice cream cake features fresh raspberries so we’ll devour the frozen goodness with glowing hearts and minimal guilty conscience.
7 Ways to Realistically Incorporate Slow Living into Your Life
What even is slow living? It’s the opposite of multi-tasking and busy-ness. It’s about less is more, and taking the time to be aware of life and enjoying it more.
Nutella-Stuffed Crêpes
Making crêpes at home is not as intimidating as you may think. Nutella-stuffed crepes are a classic decadent breakfast or even dessert!