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Local Ottawa Bookstores to Shop & Support
With most stores closed for in-person shopping, many locally-owned, independent bookstores still offer curbside pick up and shipping or delivery.
Top Spots To Grab Takeout In Calgary
It looks like Albertans have more lockdown ahead of us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still get our hands on some incredible takeout in Calgary.
Tips For Transitioning Your Kids’ Rooms This Year
Making the transition to a bigger-kid room, and getting them involved in the process as they grow, can be just as much fun as when you set up the nursery.
My Son Has Become a Screen Addict and It’s Truly Terrifying
His screen addiction has become really bad over the past few months and, for the first time, I’ve felt like a complete failure as a mother.
7 Ways to Cope with Winter Blues
Being a mom is hard every day, not just on the third Monday of January, and not just during a pandemic. Here are 7 ways to cope with winter blues.
How to Survive Snow Days with the Kids
Some fun, creative, and giggle-inducing activities, games, and crafting ideas to while away the snow day and make awesome memories.
A Long Winter’s Night: Fun Family Ideas For at Home in Vancouver
With a bit of creativity and planning, there’s plenty of ways to have a family adventure without leaving the living room!
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Home Organization
Your home can help you live the most beautiful life possible. These 5 New Year’s Resolutions for home organization are a great way to start.
I Haven’t Seen Him In 25 Years! Here’s Why You Should Update Emergency Contacts
I don’t think my first university boyfriend, who I haven’t seen or talked to for more than two decades, would be the person I would want making decisions for me.
Motherhood Shows You Who Your Friends Are
Motherhood brought me to an empowering conclusion: I had control over whether I befriended supportive—or unfriended self-serving—people.
Fun Weekend Idea: a DIY Hot Chocolate Bar
Setting out the toppings and letting your kids make their own special, indulgent hot chocolate is not only easy, it’s fun, interactive, and a nice treat!
Meals to Make for New Parents (Or Anyone in Need)
New parents, or other friends in need, could use a helping hand sometimes. Lend yours with these fast and delish pre-prepared ideas.
How An Octopus Taught My Family An Important Lesson
There’s still so much beauty to believe in, and so much hope to hold onto. Life is fragile and the only anecdote is to love each other anyway.
Toronto’s Best Online Kids’ Consignment Shops
Operated by local parents who are on a mission to extend the life of kids’ clothes while saving families money, these shops each offer a unique experience.
Snow Much Fun: Things To Do Outdoors This Winter in the Greater Vancouver Region
It doesn’t take much to have lots of fun in winter in the Vancouver area. Here’s a round-up of local options to get you out for some winter activities.
7 Winter Day Trips to Take from Calgary
There are plenty of amazing places to visit that are less than two hours away from Calgary, and totally worth the trip. Here are a few of the amazing gems that make for a great day trip!
Giving Myself Permission to Get the Bare Minimum Done
I’m still a mother, an employee, a teacher again. So until an end to all of this is closer, I’m going to allow myself to limp across the finish line.
6 Pots and Pans Every Home Cook Needs
Cooking more at home these days? Read on for our top 6 pots and pans every home cook needs in their kitchen.
Baking with Kids: 7 Tips to Help You Stay Sane and Have Fun
These helpful tips will *actually* make it easy to share a little quality kitchen time with your kids.
How To Throw a Year-End Party for One in 2020
Is it still 2020? Of course it is. But if you’re *still* getting up every day and adulting, we think that deserves to be celebrated.