family activities

10 Things For Families To Do Together Over The Holiday Break

Live Butterflies Are Taking Flight In The Middle Of Winter In Ottawa

- family-life
- December 19, 2021
10 Things for Families to Do Together Over the Holiday Break

Now is the time (again) to hunker down at home. Here are 10 ideas for things for families to do together over the holiday break.
- christmas
- November 29, 2019
20+ Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make (And Family to Keep Forever!)

If you've got young children, you've already got a FREE tool for making keepsake Christmas Crafts your family will cherish.
- family-life
- November 15, 2019
Several of Our Favourite Attractions Across Ontario Are Soon To Be Free for Kids

Family outings in Ontario are about to get easier – and cheaper!
- events,attractions
- November 20, 2019
Family-Friendly Things To Do In Calgary This November

If you're looking for some great family-friendly activities in YYC to participate in this month, you've come to the right place!
- events,attractions
- November 11, 2019
10 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Toronto This Month

Bundle up, brave the cold and take in a few of the many events happening around Toronto for you and your family in February.
- attractions,outdoor-play
- January 20, 2020
Day Trip Ideas for Winter in the GTA

Looking for something to do other than just hibernate this winter? Here are a few day trip ideas that could be done in a day or as an overnight to get some much needed new experiences.
- events
- November 28, 2018
15 Family-Friendly Things To Do In & Around Calgary in December

This December, check out some of these awesome activities in and around the city; whether you’re in the mood to brave the cold, or would rather find something to do indoors, we’ve rounded up a list of 15 of our favourite things for you to do with your family this month.
- attractions
- June 18, 2018
Fun, Family-Friendly Things to Do at the ROX

Ever wonder what’s it like to be an Olympic athlete? Families will have a blast finding out with the cool, hands-on exhibits at the only Olympic museum in Canada—the Richmond Olympic Experience, or the “ROX”. Here's what to do there.
- events
- May 16, 2018
Earth Day Activities To Do With the Kids in Ottawa

If you want to take part in an Earth Day event happening across the city on Saturday or Sunday, here's how your entire family can be green this weekend.
- camps
- March 13, 2018
March Break Camp Options in Ottawa

From art camp to sporty camps to special interest camps, there's something for everyone in the Ottawa area—and space is still available for many.
- attractions
- February 8, 2018
Live Butterflies Are Taking Flight in the Middle of Winter in Ottawa

Get out of the cold and into the warmth at the Canadian Museum of Nature to catch their special Butterflies in Flight exhibit - it's only here for a limited time.
- family-life
- November 24, 2017
What happened to good, old-fashioned play?

"And now, “play” more often than not, consists of intangible elements: virtual engagement with friends never seen, solitary moments of ether-driven wins that are never shared and interactivity with Artificially Intelligent bots whose personalities’ are limited to whatever suits the fancy of their programmers."
- attractions
- December 14, 2017
Ottawa’s Log Farm: Perfect for Family Fall Fun

With a Farmers’ Market, weekend activities, seasonal activities and days dedicated to toddler fun, the Log Farm is a great place to take your family this weekend.
- outdoor-play
- July 21, 2017
6 Beautiful Campsites Within a Two-Hour Drive From Toronto

If full-on Algonquin-style camping isn’t for you, you can still find some beautiful places to camp within a two-hour drive from Toronto. Here are 6 provincial parks not too far away from home to explore.
- attractions
- September 21, 2017
Granary Road: An Awesome Family Outing in Calgary

An exciting new family entertainment, dining and market experience has arrived in Calgary. With a gourmet farmer’s market, delicious dining options and an incredible park all in one location, Granary Road is sure to impress.
- attractions
- June 29, 2017
THE BEST AGE TO VISIT THE ZOO

A trip to the Toronto Zoo is always a highlight for my kids, but for me? It's a trek, literally and figuratively, where I spend the day maneouvring through crowds and humid pavilions and going up and down hills pushing a toddler in a stroller or holding a todder while pushing the stroller.
- active
- June 22, 2017
Summer Activities on Grouse Mountain

Earlier this year we bought an annual pass to Grouse Mountain.
- No Category
- April 19, 2017
Eco Activities For Kids

These Eco Activities For Kids encourage kids to be thoughtful about water, energy, and their environment.
- easter
- April 13, 2017
Egg Decorating

I've tried natural dyes before, but haven't had the best luck.
- family-life
- April 10, 2017
Sunday Afternoon Tea

Some weekend mornings, the four of us stick together.
- travel
- April 10, 2017
How to Have a Great (Cheap!) Staycation

As I mentioned on instagram, last week the three of us had a little staycation.
- dinner
- March 30, 2017
Easy Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

While packing up the day's lunch boxes, I'll throw the marinade for this easy teriyaki pork tenderloin together and pop it into the fridge.
- travel
- March 14, 2017
10 Reasons We’d Travel Back to Beaches Turks & Caicos in a Hot Minute

REASON #1 | If you think you've experienced a perfect white sand beach on past vacays, you very well might have.
- No Category
- March 14, 2017
Classic Popsicle Stick Box Craft

I remember doing this as a kid myself – the Classic Popsicle Stick Box Craft.
- family-life
- March 14, 2017
Free Activities: Boredom Buster Ideas for Kids

'Mom, I’m bored!' – ever hear that? Be gone the boredom in your home! Here is a list of Free Activities: Boredom Buster Ideas for Kids which is sure to entertain kids young and old.
- family-life
- March 9, 2017
15 Activity and March Break Theme Day Ideas for Kids

No more 'I'm bored!' from the kids! These 15 Activity and School Break Theme Day Ideas for Kids will do the trick to bust boredom (and give you a general game plan for school breaks, staycations, and Camp Mom plans).
- attractions
- February 24, 2017
5 Family Things to Do in Toronto

These 5 Family Things to Do In Toronto Tips are handy if you are visiting Toronto for the first time…or visiting the city as you already know it.
- family-life
- January 4, 2017
Tobogganing: The Best Way to Ensure Your Kids Will Sleep Well at Night

While we like to play outside in the winter, we surprisingly don't do a lot of tobogganing.
- seasonal
- January 3, 2017
A Snowy Sleigh Ride and a Lovely Sunday Brunch

A couple of weeks back, we celebrated something extra special - my grandpa's 90th birthday! To start off the festivities, my whole family went out for Sunday brunch, and it happened that the place we went to was offering sleigh rides that day.
- christmas
- January 3, 2017
Going to the Nutcracker Ballet with Toddlers

When the traditional Nutcracker Ballet began advertising in November, I thought about perhaps taking just Poppy.
- attractions
- January 19, 2017
Hockey Hall of Fame: Not Just for Hockey Fans

Not a hockey fan? Not a problem.
- seasonal
- December 21, 2016
No Babysitter for New Year’s Eve? How to Still Have a Blast on a Budget!

No babysitter for New Year's Eve? No problem! Here's how to have family-friendly, New Year's Eve fun, on a budget .
- christmas
- December 11, 2016
A Surefire Way to Get Your Kids Excited to Give Gifts to Each Other

A truly fun way to get kids excited to GIVE gifts to their siblings at Christmas.
- christmas
- February 2, 2017
Family-Focused Advent Activities

Every December we go through our Family Advent Calendar.
- christmas
- November 22, 2016
Getting in the Holiday Spirit

This afternoon we were lying pretty low with no real plans to leave the house, when I saw some adorable instagram shots while scrolling through my feed.
- back-to-school
- September 20, 2016
Happier Days: A Rough First Week at Kindergarten

These photos make me a little sad.
- summer
- August 29, 2016
Laneways Are the New Place to Play

Go play in the streets.
- travel
- August 19, 2016
Lake Winnipeg / Hiking with Kids

Last month while camping at Hecla, we went on a bit of a hike one morning.
- wellness
- August 4, 2016
45 Things to Do Outside for Outdoor Learning

After attending an Outdoor Learning workshop, this Early Childhood Educator wrote up a list of 45 things to do outside.
- mom-101
- July 28, 2016
Novice Campers (Or Perhaps Glampers)

My husband and I disagree - I think we went camping, he doesn't.
- attractions
- July 26, 2016
20+ Things to Do with Kids in Toronto This Summer

20+ Things to do in Toronto with Kids in the Summer.
- events
- July 11, 2016
21 Free (or Almost Free) Things to Do with Kids in Toronto

No better time than summer to explore Toronto with kids and show off its awesomeness to visiting family and friends.
- travel
- June 27, 2016
Planning a Staycation

Why do we love a family staycation? We get to travel close to home, stay overnight in a hotel, and explore all there is to see and do in that area, right here in our own backyard.
- family-life
- April 11, 2016
Carving Out Quality Time for Busy Families

Being busy comes with being a parent but quality family time should always be a priority
- mom-101
- September 14, 2015
Here’s Why Your Kids Aren’t Moving as Much as You Think

Why dance class often isn't enough
- sports
- June 13, 2016
12 Places for the Whole Family to Play Squash

Can you guess which sport came out on top after a thorough analysis by Forbes magazine? It was heart-pounding, agility-requiring squash. Beyond that, we love this social, fun game because it's something the whole family can enjoy. So why not get the little ones involved in a sport that they can play their entire lives?
- family-life
- July 10, 2015
The New Family Summer Bucket List

School's out and our kids couldn't be more delighted. And why wouldn't they be? They've got a glorious 10 (!)
- mom-101
- November 24, 2014
Super-Simple 3-Step Fall Leaf Print Craft

Winter is upon, so get outside and grab the last of the fall leaves before it's too late for this fun family craft
- active
- June 6, 2016
It’s Too Cold to Stay Inside

Sure it's cold outside, but we're Canadian, and we know that the best way to warm up is to dress properly and keep moving (not go inside). So we say lace up and take advantage of the west coast weather and get running in Vancouver.
- events
- January 13, 2017
Lower Mainland Road Race Series

Sure it's cold outside, but we're Canadian, and we know that the best way to warm up is to dress properly and keep moving. So we say lace up and take advantage of the west coast weather and get running in Vancouver.
- food
- October 9, 2013
Cooking to Build Confidence in Kids – Top 5 Tips For Parents

We all have to eat to live. It's one of life's basic realities. For us parents, we not only have to eat to live, but we have to cook for our kids as well
- No Category
- March 31, 2016
End-of-Summer Bucket List

Don't let the highlight of the summer be how many movie theatres you visited—try these unique excursions. Find out more.
- attractions
- June 14, 2016
6 Must-Visit Places for Families in Vancouver

Have you run out of ideas for kid-friendly summer activities? Or maybe the little ones are getting stir crazy on a rainy weekend? Whatever the situation is, here are our six must-visit places for families in Vancouver to keep everyone entertained.
- mom-101
- March 13, 2013
Sugar, Sunshine and Sleigh Bells

One of my favourite things to do with my family is have a mini-adventure. I love getting outside, moving and enjoying different activities together
- mom-101
- February 25, 2013
How to Have a Happy Family

What are the characteristics of a happy family and what can parents do to assure that their kids grow up in this type of environment?
- family-life
- February 13, 2013
Valentine’s With Kids: Top 5 Fun Ideas For Families

Valentine's with kids can be fun - Here are five simple ways to celebrate with the family.
- entertainment
- December 14, 2016
No-Fail Family Day
- mom-101
- November 21, 2012
Exploring winter sports is a family affair

I still haven't embraced winter the way many of my fellow Canadians seem to. This year, I'm going to give sports a try.
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
Make It a Fun Day

Family Day is all about spending some quality time with your family, so look no further for inspiration for some family fun togetherness on the long weekend.
- monthly-guide
- March 31, 2016
Toronto: The Savvy Guide to March

March is filled with the promise of spring tempered with the cold reality that we have one more month of snowsuit bundling before we begin to expose our bare ankles to the world.
- monthly-guide
- April 8, 2016
Calgary: The Savvy Guide to March

March is filled with the promise of spring tempered with the cold reality that we have one more month of snowsuit bundling before we begin to expose our bare ankles to the world.
- monthly-guide
- April 8, 2016
Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to March

March is filled with the promise of spring tempered with the cold reality that we have one more month of snowsuit bundling before we begin to expose our bare ankles to the world.
- events
- February 16, 2017
Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to March

March is filled with the promise of spring tempered with the cold reality that we have one more month of snowsuit bundling before we begin to expose our bare ankles to the world.
- outdoor-play
- December 21, 2016
Snow Close to Home

As snow season soon approaches, ski season follows. Here's where we suggest you hit the hills.
- monthly-guide
- April 8, 2016
Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to September

The leaves are turning.
- monthly-guide
- April 8, 2016
Calgary: The Savvy Guide to September

The leaves are turning.
- monthly-guide
- March 31, 2016
Toronto: The Savvy Guide to September

The leaves are turning.
- monthly-guide
- April 8, 2016
Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to September

The leaves are turning.
- No Category
- April 8, 2016
Dino-Mite Daytrip

What do you call Tyrannosaurus rex when it wears a cowboy hat and boots? Tyrannosaurus Tex of course, Alberta style.
- No Category
- April 8, 2016
The Cowboy Trail

Home, home on the range used to be the anthem of prairie towns like Calgary.
- No Category
- March 31, 2016
Life’s Great, Experience It

You’ve heard about the 103,000 square foot Bear Track Landing waterpark, with its 13 slides, indoor and outdoor pools and four-story treehouse waterfort, that has kids splashing and smiling all day long.
- No Category
- March 31, 2016
Lots of Fun

Summertime...and the livin’ is easy? You want to go here, go there, p
- No Category
- March 31, 2016
Vacation Staycation

The sprinkler is fun and all, but some days you just need to get out of dodge.