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How to Get Free Admission to the Canada Food and Agriculture Museum
If you aren’t sure when to visit the museum next, check out this upcoming free admission date! Plus, more info about their events and exhibits happening this fall.
Best Consignment Stores for Babies & Kids in Ottawa
Consignment stores and sales in the Ottawa area help us purge our baby equipment and items to make a little extra money, while also helping us save money. Here are a few of the best in the area.
Best Family-Friendly Harvest Events & Festivals in Metro Vancouver
From the cranberry fields of Richmond to the pumpkin patches in Langley and the apple orchards in Abbotsford, the Metro Vancouver region is bursting with autumn treasures.
Pick of the Week: Sprout Right Family Food Cookbook
With everything from info on nutrients your kids need at every age to advice on feeding picky eaters and tons of great recipes, this is a complete guide.
The Middle Grade Years Are Breaking My Heart
The middle-grade years are, in my house anyway, the first hint of things to come.
Best Cooking Classes for Kids in the GTA
While flipping pancakes, sautéing veggies or icing impeccable cupcakes, you kids will also be honing skills that will come in handy for years to come.
Fun Fall Fairs to Attend Around Ottawa This Year
Put on your comfiest flannel shirt and bundle the kids up to enjoy one of these upcoming fall fairs happening this month!
My Son is Too Cute and it Gets in the Way of My Parenting
My 7-year-old son’s stunning eye-colour, plus his dimple, plus the scar on his chin, all equal a kid that’s too cute for his own good. His damn cuteness makes parenting hard, or at least harder, on me.
7 Skincare Products We Love That Are Perfect for Moms
I may skimp in some areas of my life, but I’ve decided that my face is worth the best skincare products.
Understanding & Navigating the After-School Meltdown
The after-school meltdown is a very real thing. There’s even an official name for it: The after-school restraint collapse. Here’s what you can do about it.
Top 5 Things to Do in Vancouver With Kids Under 5
With the big kids back to school, the days can feel long for little siblings still at home. But there’s plenty of activities for the pre-K crew, if you know where to look.
Best Apple-Picking Orchards in the GTA
Always a favourite family activity, apple picking is the perfect fall tradition. Here’s a list of some of the best apple orchards near Toronto, many with plenty of fun activities happening, too.
Celebrate at the Gatineau Riverfest This Weekend
This weekend, the Friends of the Gatineau River are hosting the Gatineau Riverfest, a family-friendly event on September 7th from 2 pm until 9 pm.
Cheesy Perogies
These cheesy treats are a great way to get your toddlers cooking in the kitchen with you.
Birthday Party Ideas in Toronto That Won’t Break the Bank: Basic Decorations & Thrifty Ideas
Birthday party competition can be fierce between parents and kids, but we like the idea of getting back to basics. Here are some easy birthday party ideas.
10 Simple, Creative School Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters
These creative school lunch ideas are simple, but crowd-pleasing and easy to make (many ahead of time) for lunchtime wins for everyone.
Things To Do With the Family This Month in Ottawa
September often feels like a fresh start. But this transition month doesn’t mean we can’t find plenty of activities to do with kids in the city.
10 Places That Will Teach Your Kids Gymnastics in Toronto
Whatever your family’s gymnastic ambitions, there’s a class in Toronto that’s ideal for your needs.
Best Family-Friendly Calgary Hotels
On my hunt for the best kid-friendly hotels in YYC, I found six great ones that have amenities that everyone in the family is guaranteed to love.
How to Make Marshmallow Fondant
Marshmallow fondant is easy to make and gives a smooth, professional-looking finish to cakes and cookies. Here’s how to make this homemade fondant.