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Outdoor Buffet Party Menu: A Late-Summer Celebration
Our ideal buffet outdoor party menu for late summer is a make-ahead feast that can be prepped a day or so in advance. Here’s our menu.
12 Essentials to Make School Lunch Prep Faster and Easier
I am actually excited about school lunch prep this year! But since it’s been a while, I need to stock up on supplies. Here’s a round-up of essentials to make lunch packing and prepping a breeze.
How to Make Stress-Free School Lunches
It’s just lunch, and surely there are bigger things we need to worry about? Here are a few practical strategies for packing stress-free school lunches.
What Sports Parents Can Learn From Simone Biles
Calling all sports parents. Here are some lessons from an elite and accomplished athlete who understands her own limitations. Her name is Simone Biles.
An Olympic Party Plan: Fun & Delicious Ways to Cheer on Team Canada
Are you watching the Olympics with your kids? Why not throw a backyard Olympic party with themed treats and Canadian classics?
Brownie Cake: The Easiest Dessert You’ll Make
Need a birthday or special occasion dessert in a big hurry? A store-bought box of quality brownie mix is the secret to this quickie brownie cake.
5 Summer Cookbooks to Inspire Your Next BBQ or Picnic
Sharing a meal outdoors with loved ones is one of my favourite ways to enjoy warm weather. These summer cookbooks have recipes to inspire my next soirée.
Covid-19 in Babies & Kids: My Family’s Experience
Our adventure with Covid-19 in babies and kids began after delivering our son in late March 2021. All four of us, including my preschooler and newborn, tested positive for the coronavirus.
My Inner Fitness Transformations Thanks to Fighter Training
No cute gym selfies to share, unfortunately. But, thanks to fighter training, my biggest fitness transformations are on the inside, and I’m (mostly) ok with that.
Fruity & Yummy Prosecco Popsicle Cocktails
If you want to look like a total hostessing rock star this summer, here’s the drink you need to serve: Prosecco Popsicle Cocktails!
Coffee Popsicles (Only for Parents!)
Summer heat getting you down? Need something cold and caffeinated but can’t sneak away to the coffee shop? Coffee popsicles are a thing!
The Best Skateparks in Vancouver & Surrounding Areas
Here’s a round-up of some of the best skateparks in Vancouver and the surrounding areas. Many have been built in consultation with local skaters to create ideal and engaging designs and layouts.
The Best Skateparks in Ottawa & Surrounding Areas
Here are some skateparks in Ottawa and the surrounding areas, as well as places where you can register your kids for lessons or skateboard camp.
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The Best Skateparks in Calgary & Surrounding Areas
Whether your kiddo wants rails, bowls, quarter pipes, or just some smooth concrete to cruise around on, we list the best skateparks in Calgary and the surrounding areas.
The Best Skateparks in Toronto & Surrounding Areas
Thanks to our helpers (and their mom) we round up the best scooter and skateparks in Toronto and the surrounding areas for kids.
The Problem with New Guidance on Recommended Alcohol Intake
Surprise! Booze is bad for us. But here’s why the World Health Organization’s new guidance on recommended alcohol intake is problematic.
The 20-Minute Purge
The urge to purge usually comes with New Year’s resolutions. But the need to organize comes in fits and starts pretty much year ’round. Here’s how to tackle your clutter 20 minutes at a time.
Summer Activities for Kids: 101 Summer Boredom Busters
Don’t let boredom creep in! Pull out this list of 101 fun summer activities for kids that are sure to keep the whole family entertained.
I Had a Miscarriage During Covid
A miscarriage at any time is heartbreaking and traumatic. But a miscarriage during Covid means you have to endure those painful medical appointments alone.