Where to buy a smash cake
Looking for a picturesque cake for your about-to-be one year old to smash? If your baking and decorating skills are not up to it, these bakeries specialize smash cakes. Let’s smash cake Toronto!...
View ArticleTrending: YMCA Healthy Kids Day
It looks like rain this Sunday, so take the whole family to your local YMCA for the Healthy Kids Day on May 1st. It’s a free open house for members and non-members. What happens at YMCA? If you’ve...
View ArticleTMN Picks: Toronto Summer Camps
There are so many summer camps out there, so we’ve created a curated list to solve your burning summer camp problems. The I’ll Break My Ankle If I Teach You This Myself Camp: CJ’s Skateboarding Camp...
View ArticleHealthy fast food
Not every quick food option has to revolve around burgers and drive through. Check out these alternatives. Fresh This local chain is vegan and vegetarian, and if you’re not eating gluten, there’s...
View ArticleFive tips for vacationing with kids
Going on holiday with young children is like doing everything you do at home, but without all the things to hand, and in an unfamiliar environment. Research is your friend here, and with some advance...
View ArticleThree Reasons Your Kids Need to Learn to Code
Coding camps for kids and teens teach more than just career skills. Critical and resilient thinking, as well as a better understanding of our digital environment, makes it relevant for any kid. Plus,...
View ArticleFive new things to do with your kids this summer in and around Toronto
My kids are five-and-a-half and almost four so they’re getting older and looking for more fun things to do in the summer. There are so many options in and around Toronto. Here are five that I’d like...
View ArticleFive coffee shops next to kids’ parks
My daughter has a sweet tooth and I’m sure I had something to do with it. It all began two years ago when my son started school. After drop-off, I would desperately want a coffee so I’d lure my...
View ArticleFive parks to check out this summer
I’m always on the lookout for new parks to bring the kids to and I think they appreciate the change of scenery as well. Here are five parks to try this summer: Corktown Common Park We visited this...
View ArticleToronto Gymnastics Classes for Preschoolers & Toddlers
Toronto gymnastics classes vary as much as the instructors who lead them. Some instructors may have a more competitive approach than others. Kids who have natural talent for gymnastics or who have a...
View Article5 summer travel games for kids!
If you’re traveling with your kids this summer, whether it’s by plane, train, or car, it’s essential to bring a handful of travel games to keep the little ones occupied and less inclined to ask “Are...
View ArticleFour reasons for kids to take gymnastics
Gymnastics classes are good fun for kids – all that tumbling, climbing, and balancing. But there’s some important skills kids are learning along with all that fun. Building strength and coordination...
View Article10 fun things to do at the Toronto Public Library this summer
I have fond memories of spending my summers walking over to my local library to take part in the summer reading program. I was (and still am!) a bit of a book worm, falling into the worlds of Trixie...
View ArticleBest new frozen treats in Toronto
Looking for some frozen treats to keep the whole family cool this summer? From rosey pistachio vegan shakes to lime and prickly pear paletas, both your taste buds and overheated kids will thank you for...
View ArticleKids baseball activities in Toronto
Take the kids to the ballgame. Hotdogs, peanuts, cotton candy and Casey at the Bat, baseball means summer, and the field of dreams is a great way to while away a steamy afternoon. Christie Pits...
View ArticleSome of the best camping spots near the GTA
Back in the day (BC or Before Children), we loved to hit the road on a summer weekend and pitch a tent next to a lake. Car camping is about as adventurous I get when it comes to roughing it and I am...
View ArticleHow to make the most of what’s left of summer in Toronto with your kids!
My kids are five-and-a-half and almost four so they’re getting older and looking for more fun things to do in the summer. There are so many options in and around Toronto. Here are five that I’d like...
View Article5 things you’ll probably forget to label for back to school
You’re probably beginning to organize a few things for school now. Personally, I find I’m standing at the school door and realize that some critical pieces are missing my son’s name. Argh. Water...
View ArticleWhere to find awesome halloween costumes for kids in Toronto!
We’re not sure how the time flew by so quickly, but Thanksgiving’s over and it’s nearly Halloween! If you’re wondering where to find the best (and least expensive) Halloween costumes in Toronto, we...
View Article6 of the best indoor playgrounds in the Toronto area!
Here’s a quick rundown of six of the best indoor play places inland around Toronto to help you and your kids survive a long Toronto winter in really fun ways. Playground Paradise This City of Toronto...
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