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How to Make Life Easier for Yourself During the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful—and time-crunched—time of the year. Now understand that we do adore the holidays. But sometimes we need a little bit of help to make it to New Year’s Day in one piece. So we’ve rounded up some holiday helpers to assist with all those things that just gotta get done this time of year. We’re not saying that you need to use all of them. But why not offload your least favourite task so that there is more time to actually enjoy all of this special holiday time.
14 Holiday Helpers in Toronto That Will Make Life Easier
Sometimes we need a little bit of help to make it to New Year’s Day in one piece. So we’ve rounded up some holiday helpers to assist with all those things that just gotta get done this time of year.
Where to Get the Christmas Tree
It’s almost time to plan the annual trek to procure one of the emblems of Christmas—the Christmas tree! Most Christmas tree farms are in full swing by the weekend of November 28 so use our guide to find locations right in the city or slightly farther afield and plan the experience that works best for your crew. With cider, hot chocolate, decorations galore and a million photo ops, this is a much-loved family tradition. Tis the season to be jolly, after all…
Dad’s Big Day
Sunday, June 21 is a happening day in the city. It also happens to be Father’s Day, so put aside the tie and give him a gift he’ll really love: the gift of a family outing at one of these amazing events across the city.
Think Outside the Box
If your kids’ playroom is overstuffed already, you may be dreading the onslaught of toys that comes with each holiday season. Opt for something meaningful by giving them a great experience or personalized object—they’ll remember these thoughtful gifts long after the season’s latest toy has been forgotten. Pro tip: Pass these ideas on to grandparents, aunts and uncles as well.
Holiday Help
Everyone deserves a little magic this time of year. Try some of these solutions for easy holiday prep in Toronto, from mailing gifts to finding a sitter to getting the holiday meal ready.
5 Holiday Helpers in Toronto
Our Elf on the Shelf is a big help in keeping our kids cordial until Christmas—if only we had our own seasonal assistant(s) to magically make our holiday prep just as smooth. We sourced some of the city’s secret weapons to help make mastering your to-do list seem like child’s play.
Good Groceries
Farms & Forks is a Toronto-based organic, sustainable, pesticide, hormone and antibiotic-free online grocery store that delivers all the best foods and home products, right to your door in and around the GTA.
Naturally Clean: PureClean Services
Once we heard the dirt on all the chemical ingredients that make up our ‘cleaning’ products we found a service that offers a fresh alternative. Read on to find out why we love PureClean.
Well-Heeled Kids
It’s an inevitable occurrence—buying new shoes for our rapidly growing kiddos. And they wear them every day, so we’re kicking up our heels at these two new shops that make shoe shopping fun again. Find out more about Heel Boy and Whistle Kids in Toronto.