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How to Get Out the Door in 20 Minutes
Eliminate some of the frenzy from your life by streamlining your morning routine. Here’s how to get out the door in 20 minutes.
Which Are the Best Apples for Baking?
Not all apples are good for every type of cooking. Here’s a guide outlining the more common apple varieties and the best apples for baking.
Parents Beware: The First Weeks of School Are Weird
It’s a gong show, fellow parents. Be prepared. The first weeks of school are no fun.
Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to September
Our usual back to school excitement is still tinged with anxiety, but our Savvy Guide to September in Ottawa will help you to enjoy a mix of work and play.
I Refuse to Do the Fundraising for My Kids
Somewhere along the way, we have shifted the hard work of fundraising to the parents. Not anymore. Not in this house.
Making Breakfast Is as Easy as…A, B, C!
Both of these things are true: Weekday mornings are never easy and breakfast is important. Our 5-day plan for making breakfast will help you get it in gear.
Calgary: The Savvy Guide to September
Our usual back to school excitement is still tinged with anxiety, but our Savvy Guide to September in Calgary will help you to enjoy a mix of work and play.
Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to September
Our usual back to school excitement is still tinged with anxiety, but our Savvy Guide to September in Vancouver will help you to enjoy a mix of work and play.
Questions to Get Kids Talking After School
If you’re starting each conversation with ‘How was your day?’, your chats might get very frustrating and end very quickly. Here’s how to get kids talking.
14 Creative Things to Do with Apples
It’s apple season and we have 14 things to do with apples since you’ve probably picked waaaaayyyyyy too many.
Toronto: The Savvy Guide to September
Our usual back to school excitement is still tinged with anxiety, but our Savvy Guide to September in Toronto will help you to enjoy a mix of work and play.
Lunch Box Notes That Will Make Your Little Student’s Day
A story of an inspiring 100-letter project, plus ideas and printables for writing your own loving lunch box notes.
I’m That Hot Mess Mom in the School Yard
School has just started and it’s already happening. Hi, I’m that hot mess mom.
What’s Streaming in September for Kids & Families
As welcoming as the shift back to schedules may be, it can be exhausting. That means downtime is so important! Take note of what’s streaming in September for kids & families…
Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake
This is a yummy smores alternative if you’re doing a little backyard camping. This Toasted Marshmallow milkshake recipe requires the use of a campfire or BBQ and a blender. Oh, and a freezer.
Where to Go Apple Picking in Ottawa
It’s apple picking season and we know many families will be looking to experience apple picking in Ottawa at one of our locations in and around the city.
How Teachers Really Feel About Going Back to School
We asked 10 teachers from across Canada to tell us the truth, anonymously, about what it’s really like for them going back to school.
Going Back to School with an IEP
If your child is headed back to school with an IEP, here are some strategies to develop a positive relationship with their teachers, so your kids can have a successful year:
Leftover Oatmeal Muffins
Got leftover cooked oatmeal? Don’t throw it out! Use it to make these Leftover Oatmeal Muffins.
Upside Down Peach Cake
Cobblers and crisps are obvious peach desserts however this upside down peach cake is easy enough for weeknight dinners, but impressive enough for guests.