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…
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All Because of A Hat
“How could a purple hat and two best friends cause such a kerfuffle in one day?” All Because of a Hat is a children’s book by Canadian author Taylor Redmond (illustrated by Adam Murray). This book is about friendship, overcoming challenges and helping one another. Basic themes that will delight young children. Readers follow Bentley…
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…
Creative Idea for Kids’ Water Play
No baby pool? No problem. Here’s an easy and creative idea for kids’ water play. USE CONTAINERS YOU ALREADY HAVE IN THE HOUSE. Small children don’t know a water station from a bucket so use grocery bins, plastic buckets, baby baths or whatever other large container you have around the house as a water play…
Energizer Free Their Imagination
We have a summer rule “No screens before 4pm” – read, colour, paint, run through the sprinkler, bike, walk, stroll, build, destroy, explore and create in the day time hours (which generally, once on a creative roll…4pm screen time gets quickly forgotten). Childhood should be about creative play rather than uninspired screen watching (there will…
KIDS’ CBC DAYS
THE WHAT: Kids’ CBC Days THE WHEN: July 18 and 19 THE DEETS: KIDS’ CBC DAYS invites parents and young children to experience two special days at the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto. Children will have the chance to sing and dance alongside their favourite Kids’ CBC stars, while enjoying all of the fun, free…