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8 Family-Friendly Hikes To Take from Calgary
With such close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, Calgarians are lucky to have tons of options of great hikes and trails to explore.
The Best Takeout Hot Chocolate Spots in Toronto
Whether you’re out skating, taking a brisk walk or running errands, you’ll want to make time to thaw over one of these sweet cocoa creations.
Nine Ideas For Fresh-Air Fun in Greater Vancouver
With the kids soon to be out of school, and so many of the usual family favourites closed, you might be looking for some outdoor fun. Here are a few ideas.
Sprinkles Make Everything Better: 9 Ideas for the Colour-Obsessed
I threw a colourful, sprinkle-inspired birthday party for my two-year-old last month, and it was a total success. These funfetti…
Where To Go on a Nature Walk with Kids in Ottawa
Explore the great outdoors, connect with nature and spend quality time together as a family on a nature walk. Here are some of our favourite spots.
Best Kids Rain Gear
If you’re on the hunt for kids’ rain gear this season, here are some parent-tested, tried and true rain gear options that are perfect for any budget.
What International Women’s Day Means Today
If we want our daughters to be empowered, we must also acknowledge the power they already have. Here’s what International Women’s Day means today.
Spring Break Celebration: 8 Ideas for Vancouver Families
With many day camps on hiatus this year, and a limit on travel, it may seem daunting to even ponder planning ahead, but there’s still plenty to do in the region.
My Teen Asked About My Sexual Experiences With Women. I Told Her The Truth
During a casual Saturday dinner, my 17 year-old daughter asked me about my sexual experiences with women. By the end of dinner, I wasn’t sure if I was coming out to her or if she was coming out to me. (Again)
10 Best Foods to Feed your Baby
Babies need all the goodness you can give them. Make every bite count with these 10 nutritional powerhouses.
Cooking For My Family Has Been A Pandemic Lifeline
Ultimately, I’ve found comfort in stepping into my small kitchen.
10 Pantry Essentials You Really Need
The weekend is a great time to re-stock your fridge and pantry – here are the 10 essential items you need now.
Do You Want Your Kid To Go To Harvard Or Be Happy?
I’m not sure my daughter will be ready for all the other high-achieving, motivated, top-of-the-class students who will be future classmates. Is it wrong that I just want her to have fun?
Weeknight Vegan Dinner Idea: Skillet-Glazed Tofu with Bok Choy
If plant-based meals are part of your life, you’ll want to check out this easy, take-out-style recipe. The best part is, it all comes together in one pan.
I Learned How To Be A Wife During Lockdown
After two common-law divorces, and watching so many marriages implode during this isolation, I really did need to learn skills to be a (good) wife.
Eat, Drink, Be Merry: Eight Best Bets for Dining Out (at Home) in Vancouver
While getting takeout pizza is a great way to break up the monotony, there are plenty of options out there to take your meal game up a notch.
How To Celebrate a Birthday Virtually in Ottawa
There are some creative places in Ottawa that will help you plan, prepare and execute a birthday party for your toddler, school-aged child, tween or teen, online.
20 Local Entertainment & Food Options For Virtual Birthday Parties
There are lots of great companies from Calgary and beyond who have changed up their typical birthday party offerings to make them safe and Covid-friendly.
How I Get My Kids To Sit Down and Actually Eat Dinner
Here are some of strategies we use to get our kids to eat new foods, sit at the table, and not pick at their food.
New Toboggan Fun
We were delighted to discover some great toboggans for younger children, that help with maintaining a little more control than those old rickety sleds of our youth.