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15 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Calgary Over Winter Break
Skating, skiing and tobogganing are just a few fun ideas for over the winter break, but there are plenty of indoor options to keep you toasty, too!
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Salted Chocolate Caramel Bars
These salted chocolate caramel bars are not only seriously decadent, but they are a cinch to make too.
Things To Do in Ottawa Over the Holiday Break
If you want to try and squeeze in some extra fun before everyone heads back to school and work after Christmas, here are some great options in the Ottawa area.
8 Great Books to Read Over the Winter Break
Winter is meant for curling up with a hot drink and a good book, especially over the holidays. We hope you get a little downtime to dive into these!
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Chocolate Shortbread Thumbprints
Delicious (and dare we say adorable) these chocolate shortbread thumbprints are a cinch to make.
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Iced Gingerbread Stars
We’ve used a classic gingerbread cookie but switched-it-up to make these adorable star-shaped cookies glazed with royal icing.
Best Experience-Based Gift Ideas for Toronto Kids
Here are some of the best local experience gift ideas for kids in the Toronto area.
The Myth of the Perfect Family Vacation
Perfection is just not attainable when you’re taking kids out of their routines and comfort zones while heaping on loads of expectations.
Years After His Death, The Holidays Are Still Hard Without My Father-in-Law
One cold December, when I was 7 months pregnant with my first daughter, my husband and I found out that my father-in-law had cancer.
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Raspberry Coconut Crumble Bars
Filled with a delectable raspberry jam, these festive bars are topped with a to-die-for coconut crumble!
Light it Up: The Best Holiday Light Displays Around Vancouver
Gather your people, get warm and cozy, and check out these eight spectacular light displays around the city. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Where to Outsource Your Holiday Baking in Ottawa
We’re not suggesting you skip that family favourite holiday recipe. But taking some of the load off and grabbing a treat from these delicious bakeries couldn’t hurt!
Why Don’t School Buses Have Seat Belts?
It’s a weird thing to get your head around. I still cut my kids’ grapes in half, but I’ve sent them on field trips in a bus with no seat belts.
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Bittersweet Chocolate & Sea Salt Cookies
These bittersweet chocolate chip cookies spiked with sea salt may steal the show on your holiday cookie platter.
6 Easy Tips for Hosting Family Holiday Parties
Here are our favourite simple tips for hosting holiday parties that are stylish, budget-friendly, and—most importantly—fun for the whole family.
The Best Experience-Based Gifts For Kids In Calgary
We’ve rounded up a list of 40 experience-based gifts for kids in Calgary that will be just as exciting to open as any toy!
Holiday Activities in Ottawa for Kids Under 5
Here’s some festive fun to do with your wee ones, so you can create special memories and still ensure they’re nestled into bed early.
8 Fantastic Experience Gifts for Kids & Families in Vancouver
Here are some of our favourite experiences in the Vancouver area to help you find the perfect gift for those on your Christmas list.
12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Spiced Ginger Chocolate Chunk
Spicy, chewy, chocolatey, these cookies are a grown-up version of your basic gingerbread cookie.
Great Gifts for Foodies
Even the person who has everything has to eat! And food gifts are often great for minimalists or people without a lot of space because they’re consumable.