Take in a Museum
Take Advantage of the Canada Strong Pass This Weekend and Explore Ottawa’s Museums – Free for Kids Looking for a fun and educational way to spend a summer day in Ottawa? The Canada Strong Pass is your ticket to adventure, especially if you have children with you. This special pass provides free admission for kids […]
Summer Staycation – Here’s to a Berry Good Season – Local Strawberries are on the menu
We wait all year for the juicy berry goodness! Picking berries is fun for the entire family. Click on video for all you need to know for this year’s season! Picking Tips: Call ahead to be sure the ‘Pick your Own Farms’ are open and ready for you. First PYO – Strawberries, then Raspberries […]
Mother’s Day Gift of Time with Her Kids
The one thing every mom wants for Mother’s Day is more time with her kids. Whether that means going for a family hike, planting flowers or baking a cake, the experiences you share create lasting memories. Include a thoughtful gift to remind her of the day and you have the perfect Mother’s Day plan. Plant a Garden […]
Skate the City – Ottawa’s Best Outdoor Rinks
Ottawa’s winter wonderland comes alive with an incredible variety of outdoor skating experiences for every style and skill level. At the heart of it all is the world-famous Rideau Canal Skateway, stretching an impressive 7.8 kilometers through downtown Ottawa and holding the Guinness World Record for largest naturally frozen skating rink. Beyond this iconic attraction, […]
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 […]
Stay Up Late and Celebrate!
Five – Four – Three – Two – One! The countdown is on to make plans to ring in the New Year! Dancing? Dining Out? House Party? Family Gathering? There is no shortage of fun events and outings going on around town this year. For me, a cozy New Year’s Eve at home with my […]
Make a New Year’s Time Capsule
This is a fun and easy project that the whole family can do together. Start by asking a few questions to get the kids thinking about what they would like to add to the box: Where do you think we will live in the future? What will you remember about this year? What do you […]
Easy Advent Calendars
Links to full instructions below 1. Easy Paper Chain Calendar 2. Spice Tin Wreath 3. The Easiest Advent Calendar 4. Trim Santas Beard 5. Baby Socks Countdown 6. Muffin Tin Advent 7. Advent Paper Chain 8. Painted Popsicle Sticks 9. Cute Christmas House 10 Shoe Bag Advent
Keepsake Ornaments
How our tree has grown since the kids have come into our lives. Each year, as we put up our tree, we take time to look at the ornaments that we have collected over the years. There is the one we got for a wedding gift, our first home, baby’s first Christmas times two – […]
Parents’ Night Out: Halloween Fun in Ottawa
Parents’ Night Out: Halloween Fun in Ottawa Hey there, fellow parents! While we’re all busy planning our kids’ trick-or-treating routes and costume preparations, let’s not forget that Halloween can be just as exciting for us grown-ups! I’ve discovered some amazing adult-oriented Halloween events happening around Ottawa that will let you embrace your spooky side after […]
