After spending almost 8 years in Calgary, my husband and I moved back to Toronto a few years ago. Since then we’ve spent time exploring the city that we thought we already knew. Initially, I was a little overwhelmed, Toronto is after all one of the largest...
Whether you’re on a staycation or from out of town and looking for fun and educational activities for your kids, Toronto is THE place to be. An enjoyable city in every season, Toronto is even more awesome in the summer with it’s gardens, hiking trails,...
Nothing says summer in Canada like camping. Over the years it has been a regular part of our summer but since we moved across the country and with a second little one we haven’t been camping with the kids as much as we would like (*read never*). Backyard camping...
Sometimes I feel like other parents think I’m a negligent mom. My younger daughter’s in kindergarten and she burns off a lot of energy after school while we wait for her older sister to be dismissed – running, sliding, climbing and jumping. The last two are...
In Canada I’ve come to expect outdoor season to be brief. So as soon as the weather warms up, I am on the look-out for creative ways to push my kids outdoors and enjoy nature. All around me, people bring out the deck chairs, fire up the BBQ and spruce up their...
