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Then Vs Now: When Did Kids Birthday Parties Get So Pinterest?

Do you remember birthday parties in the ’80s and ‘90s? You’d invite over all of your school friends, play Dream…

50 Fun Things to Do This Summer

Every year, my boys and I put together a summer checklist of all the fun adventures we plan on completing…

What Do You Want Your Life to Look Like?

I am well aware of the fact that life is short. You might say I am pessimistic but I say…

Summer Activities on Grouse Mountain

Earlier this year we bought an annual pass to Grouse Mountain. We have had two snowshoeing dates and also did the…

Family Vacations for Kids who Love Cars

Cars 3 is finally here! And it’s a smash hit! It’s hard to believe it’s been 11 years since the…

Wonder Woman Wasn’t So Wonderful: A Review

Wonder Woman’s character development is so entangled in her love interest that it detracts from her as her own being.…

Why Are Our Tax Dollars Still Funding An Exclusionary Catholic School System?

Ontario is one of the very few provinces in Canada that offers residents in school boards the choice between a…

Top 5 Attractions for Visiting Winnipeg with Toddlers and Kids

Summer in Canada always seems to take its sweet time arriving, but finally it’s on the horizon. And there’s truly…

Put together a casual outdoor table setting for your summer brunch!

How to Create an Easy & Casual Outdoor Brunch Table Setting

Do you enjoy outdoor dining in the summer months? We eat our meals al fresco whenever possible and tend to…

family friendly parking spot

Why can’t a father be seen as the primary caregiver for his kids?

The other day, I had just gotten into my car to pull out of a parking spot at the local…