Step Out of the Basket
Scrambling around for something new to delight your kids on Easter Morning? It may be time to put your basket aside and create some excitement with these alternatives to the traditional basket. April Showers What kid does not love an umbrella? Fill these colourful bubble umbrellas with springtime treats. Layer the base with a little […]
Five Great Alternatives to Easter Candy
Holidays are an adventure at our house. Easter is no exception with the abundance of sweets and chocolate. While I agree that some candy is fun, this year I plan to change up the easter routine by setting up an in-house scavenger hunt. The kids get a map from the Easter bunny, leading them to their first […]
Easter Brunch
Easter is on the way! It’s a perfect time to start new family traditions and get your kids busy in the kitchen.
Spring into Running
Could it be that spring is finally here in the Nation’s Capital? It has been a very long winter. For those of us who run, it has been doubly long as we wait for more daylight hours, milder weather and less of the hazardous slippery stuff before we dig out our shoes an hit the […]
Earth Hour
Earth Hour has become a celebrated holiday for families across Canada and around the World. For many families it is a chance to spend some fun and educational time together and to find a renewed commitment to the planet. Visit Mom in the Know Facebook Page, and you can watch as millions of people in […]
March Break Staycation
Have a March break vacation close to home this year by enjoying some of our city’s attractions indoors and out. Make your hometown your Spring Break destination; visit a local sugar bush, hit the slopes, visit a museum or take in a show. Ottawa has so many options. Don’t forget to dress for the weather, […]
Easy Valentine Crafts
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. Here are more Valentine’s Crafts for You! Valentine’s Day is so much fun for kids and adults alike. Look at these simple, yet fun crafts I created on CTV Morning Live. Have a great idea of your own? Tissue Paper Flowers If you do not have time to […]
Easy Valentine Gifts
Here are all of my L♥vely Ideas for this Valentine’s Day. You can group all of them together and have a Valentine’s party or pick and choose a few. Either way, have a perfectly L♥VE’ly day! Cards and Invites Get out your creative craft box (have a look at my craft box page for ideas), and […]
Make a Bird Feeders
Bird Feeders Providing supplemental food will help ensure birds have enough energy to stay warm. Calorie-rich black sunflower seeds and preservative-free suet are great choices. Place feeders at different heights to attract different species. Platform feeding areas attract jays and grosbeaks, while titmice and finches enjoy hanging feeders. Ground feeders like mourning doves and juncos […]
Frozen Treasure Hunts are Fun
Ice Treasure Hunt Brave the frigid frost and head out on an Icy Treasure Hunt! Outdoor activities like this are a great way to get kids up and moving during the winter months. The hunt is made up of individual clues which are a letter scramble of the words that will be their next destination. In […]
