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Indoor Playgrounds In Ottawa and the Capital Region
As the cold days are almost here there are lots of great indoor playgrounds in Ottawa and throughout the Capital Region to explore and keep your little one(s) active.
Fresh Homemade Spring Rolls
Fresh spring rolls are one of my favourite warmer weather dinners. They can be as simple or snazzy as one desires and they are an excellent interactive meal for the kids to assist with.
Indoor Playgrounds in Toronto & the GTA
For when the weather outside is frightful, here’s a bunch of our favourite indoor playgrounds in Toronto and the GTA.
Baked Mac and Cheese with Little White Beans
Here’s a great way to add some fibre to your toddler’s favourite baked mac and cheese meal. Even picky eaters will gobble it up.
8 Smoothie Add-Ins to Keep You Going
We’re ready for a boost of fresh nutritional ideas we can really drink up. Now’s the time to up your smoothie game with these superfood smoothie add-ins.
Chia Pudding Pots
Chia pudding is a semi-sweet treat that is a nutritional powerhouse and perfect for portioning out to toddlers in search of a snack.
How to Say “No” (And Really Mean It)
Why don’t the kids just take “No” for an answer? Here are 3 ways to make that “No” really stick.
Best Campgrounds Near Ottawa for Families
With a short season from mid-May to mid-October there are plenty of campgrounds for families near Ottawa. Make it a goal to try out as many as possible!
Favourite Campgrounds Near Calgary for Families
You’re probably itching to get camping once better weather is finally upon us in Alberta! There are tons of great spots for camping near Calgary to enjoy the great outdoors. Here are some favourites
Plan Ahead for Camping in Vancouver
One of the benefits of living here: we’re close enough to nature to enjoy at least a little bit of it, every day. But camping in Vancouver? Yes.
Camping-Themed Birthday Cake
If your kid loves the great outdoors, this campground-themed birthday cake is such a cute way to share that love with family and friends.
6 Beautiful Campsites Within a Two-Hour Drive From Toronto
If full-on backcountry camping isn’t for you, you can still find some beautiful places to camp within a two-hour drive from Toronto. Here are 6 great campsites for families to explore.
5 Ways to Use Up Your Easter Dinner Leftovers
If you had an Easter feast this past weekend, you likely have leftovers taking up space in your fridge. Here are 5 ideas for your Easter dinner leftovers.
Simple Ways to Break Up the Monotony of Parenting
Tired of the ‘drag them out of bed, make breakfast, make lunch, forbid television, please do your chores, and flush the damn toilet’ dance? Here’s how break up the monotony of parenting.
I Have No Reason to Be Depressed – But it Came for Me Anyway
I have no reason to be depressed. Nothing specific had triggered the change, it just happened, like a switch being flicked. And it never switched back.
Muffin Tin Egg Bakes
Kids usually love anything made in a muffin tin, and these muffin tin egg bakes are a tidy and fun way to serve a classic breakfast of eggs and toast.
An Age-Appropriate Guide for Kids Chores
Part of guiding our kids through childhood and into the world of adulting involves lessons in accountability. Assigning kids chores is a great way to do this.
Root Beer Baked Beans
Who cares if serving baked beans is usually as simple as opening a can? Once you’ve tried this root beer baked beans recipe, you’ll only ever want them this way.
The Importance of Praising Our Children
Sometimes we get caught up in the day-to-day. We tell our kids “good job,” and we mean it of course, but pausing to sincerely praise our children’s successes sometimes gets forgotten.
8 Tips to Declutter and Save Space in Your Kitchen
Mason jars are your BFF in the kitchen (and 7 other tips to help you save space and de-clutter your kitchen)