We are slowly introducing a back-to-school routine for the kids to ease them out of summer schedule and into the more formal school routine. From adjusting bedtimes (I confess: the kids’ stayed up to 11 o’clock at the cottage) to eating healthier meals (healthy bodies make learning better). Back-to-school routine is important for kids as…
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Routines for Healthy Learning!
By Deb Lowther It’s time to plan for back to school! While you might immediately think of buying new backpacks, markers, lunch bags and indoor runners, you should also be thinking how you can make your morning routine a little easier! Thankfully with the change of season and the start of a new school year,…
Family Friendly Restaurants In Toronto
There are lots of dining choices in Toronto – but which ones are friendly to families? I’ve taken the kids to eat at fancy restaurants and not-so-fancy pubs – some dining experiences were better than others (and price doesn’t always mean it’s not kid-friendly). I put together a quick list of fav family friendly restaurants in Toronto –…
Toronto Fun Family Things To Do
There are tons of fun family things to do in Toronto. A lot of them FREE. Whether you are with toddlers, kids or teens there are attractions for every age. Attractions, entertainment, science, history and more are all found within Toronto’s core – all family friendly. CN Tower. The tower is a Toronto landmark. TIP: the 360 restaurant in the…
President’s Choice S’mores
Chocolate, marshmallows, milk chocolate and graham crackers make the most delicious treat. The perfect dessert for camping, at the cottage or just hanging out by a campfire. Kids love them. Parents too. S’mores are a summer tradition. President’s Choice has come out with a complete s’mores kit (Kit a guim-o-choco pour les francophones) to make your s’mores making a little easier. I kinda…
Summer Family Activities
Playing at the beach is one of our favourite summer family activities. It’s free, fun and can last a whole day or just a few hours. All we need is a picnic and some sand toys and we are off on a family adventure. The big kids swing in the playground. The baby digs in the sand. It is a…
Fisher-Price FastFinder Diaper Bag Review
The Fisher-Price FastFinder Diaper Bag comes with 4 four external pockets helping you to find baby’s pacifier, diaper, bottle and wipes faster. Fisher-Price is a leader is toys and baby gear thus they are a go-to for diaper bags. This easy wipe bag comes with a reinforced footed bottom, change pad and wipe case. Need to…
Ford Lincoln MKT Review
Ford Lincoln MKT THE WHAT: Ford Lincoln MKT THE DETAILS: Luxury in this 3 rows (seats 7) family car with comfortable and spacious interior. Quiet and high tech this vehicle is a pleasure to drive. This vehicle marries power and elegance into a family vehicle. V6, front wheel drive, the EcoBoost feature allows the vehicle to extract…
Olympic Snacks
Count down to the Olympics has begun and my kids are at an age where they know what it is and are hyped about watching the games. I’m pretty sure that we might do some of our own mini-Olympics in the backyard to get in the spirit of the games (hula hoop anyone?). To cool us down after…
Cornstarch Goo
Non-toxic and neat – this goo is a cool hands-on activity for kids. NOTE: DO NOT POUR DOWN DRAIN. It will clog the drain pipes (and make your parents mad). When you’re done playing with goo, pour the mixture into a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage. You will need… 2 cups cornstarch…
Fisher-Price Moms – the tour
A sneak peak of Fisher-Price headquarters… My visit to Fisher-Price headquarters was full of learning, laughing and a bit of playing…here are my take-aways to share… I learnt about their history (yes, there was a Mr. Fisher and Mr. Price!) I saw the play lab (where real kids play with prototypes and give feedback in a pre-school like…
Toddlers to Teens: Nutrition Growing Kids Need By Deborah Lowther
By Deborah Lowther Is there a difference between the nutritional needs of a toddler versus a teenager? Should you be changing the food you are buying or the meals you are making once your children get older? How do you know they are getting the vitamins their growing bodies need? The fact is we all…