Psst … Toronto has Beaches!
Toronto may not have the beachfront of Vancouver, but we’ve got plenty of boardwalks and sandy beaches, for kids to dig and build and play. Ward’s Island beach Located on quiet Ward’s Island this beach...
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 ArticleBye Bye Junk, Hello Book Nook
Get rid of all those old files taking up space, all the toys the kids no longer play with, and the clothing you never wear. Free up some space for a cozy reading nook. Mabel’s Fables The go-to source...
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 ArticleBest Take-Out Chicken Dinners in Toronto
Plan a picnic, but a blanket down in the living, and pick up some fried or bbq chicken for a fun Friday night feast that will become a fun part of your routine. We’ve rounded up our favourite take-out...
View ArticleFun Family Activities Comic Book Lovers
We’ve rounded up our favourite comic-inspired activities for kids, because kids love superheroes of course! And if you’ve got a reluctant reader, comic books can be the gateway to a love of reading....
View ArticleBest Kids Shoe Stores in Toronto
Whether you’re looking for first walking shoes or stylish sneakers for back to school, these top shops for little soles have you covered. Petit Pied This Bloor-West boutique carries the cutest baby...
View ArticleSpooktacular Halloween events for Toronto families
It’s the time of year when the littlest ghouls and goblins hit the streets for some frightful fun (oh and that thing called CANDY!). For those looking for more, we’ve put together a list of some of the...
View ArticleA Q&A with Will Stroet of Will’s Jams. PS: Get tickets to his November 12 show!
Who’s excited?! Vancouver musician and star to the under 10s Will Stroet of CBC’s Will’s Jams Live” is coming to town with his band. We did a Q&A with the affable (and talented) dad of two where...
View ArticleDiscussing Remembrance Day with Kids
As Remembrance Day approaches, many Toronto parents struggle with how to talk about this particular day with their kids. Issues like war, death and freedom are difficult to discuss with young children....
View ArticleTop 5 mom and baby (or toddler) fitness activities
Looking for some terrific mom and baby fitness activities? Want to get moving with your baby but don’t know where to start? Here are five activities that can grow with your baby from infancy to school...
View ArticleLace up! Outdoor Skating rinks in Toronto.
Twirl, leap or gingerly make your way across the ice at one of these classic outdoor Toronto skating rinks. Greenwood This newly renovated outdoor skating facility offers both a skating trail and a...
View ArticleDoable New Year’s resolutions for families
Have a love, hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions? Why not create some family resolutions that are doable, fun and might even bring your family closer together. Easy to implement New Year’s...
View ArticleScience Birthday Parties for Kids in Toronto
Give your mad scientist a rad birthday party this year. We’ve rounded up three awesome ideas that little Einsteins will love. How to host great science birthday parties Ontario Science Centre The...
View ArticleWhere to Buy Loot Bags in Toronto
We know, we’d make them ourselves if we had time. But finding a somewhere that sells great loot bags totally takes the stress out of hosting an awesome birthday party. Swag Sisters This friendly...
View ArticleTop Six Toronto Family Day Activities!
It’s Family Day on February 19, 2018, and that means a long weekend with kids chomping at the bit for some action. Check out these active (and artsy) events for you and the kids around the GTA. Free...
View ArticleBest Kids Haircuts and Barbers in Toronto
So your wee one finally has hair long enough to cut? Woo hoo! These are the best places to bring your babe for a fresh haircut in Toronto. Little Tots Hair Shop Lots of toys and a ball pit keep babes...
View ArticleA Q&A with Will Stroet of Will’s Jams. PS: Get tickets to his November 12 show!
Who’s excited?! Vancouver musician and star to the under 10s Will Stroet of CBC’s Will’s Jams Live” is coming to town with his band. We did a Q&A with the affable (and talented) dad of two where...
View ArticleDiscussing Remembrance Day with Kids
As Remembrance Day approaches, many Toronto parents struggle with how to talk about this particular day with their kids. Issues like war, death and freedom are difficult to discuss with young children....
View ArticleTop 5 mom and baby (or toddler) fitness activities
Looking for some terrific mom and baby fitness activities? Want to get moving with your baby but don’t know where to start? Here are five activities that can grow with your baby from infancy to school...
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