Time to ‘GET CRACKING’ it is HALLOWEEN! We have some fun ideas to host a Howling Good Time
Halloween is one the most exciting holidays of the year at my house. The kids are thrilled with their pick of costumes, they have chosen their pumpkins and are counting down the days until they can hit the streets and collect all of that candy. As a Mom, the thought of all of those sugary […]
Plan a Halloween Party
Hosting a Halloween party! Here are some tips to ensure it’s a spooktacular success! 1. Theme It Up Choose a fun theme, like “Witches and Wizards,” “Monsters,” or “Classic Halloween.” Decorate accordingly with themed decorations. 2. Invitations Create colorful, themed invitations. You can even make them spooky by adding glitter or drawing little ghosts! 3. […]
Kids Friendly Pumpkin Decorating
These kid – friendly pumpkin decorating ideas are super fun, safe and easy to do. The best part is that they leave little mess and can be made and enjoyed well before the big day. 1. STICKERS Stickers are the easiest, cleanest option for pumpkin decorating. Most households with kids have lots of stickers. On […]
Halloween Treats – Less Sugary and Sweet
Halloween is one the most exciting holidays of the year at my house. The kids are thrilled with their pick of costumes, they have chosen their pumpkins and are counting down the days until they can hit the streets and collect all of that candy. As a Mom, the thought of all of those sugary […]
Fall in Love with Reading: Simple Things you Can Do to Get Your Kids Reading
The chill in the air and the shorter fall days make this the perfect time of year to snuggle up with a great book or two. As an educator and a Mom, I believe that reading to your children is one of the most rewarding experiences. Consider the advantages your child will have in vocabulary, […]
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 […]
Spook-tacular Halloween Adventures
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, Ottawa transforms into a Halloween wonderland. As a local mom who’s explored countless family activities, I’m excited to share the best spooky (and not-so-spooky) adventures our city has to offer this fall. Here’s your ultimate guide to Halloween fun in Ottawa for 2024. Family-Friendly Fun […]
Happy Halloween!
Pick a Pumpkin Visit one of the local Pumpkin Farms Abbey Hill Farms (Richmond) Cannamore Orchard (Cannamore, south-east of Ottawa) Log Cabin Orchard (Osgoode) Millers’ Farm and Market (Rideau Valley Drive, south of Manotick) Orleans Fruit Farm (Orleans) Proulx Berry Farm (Cumberland, near Innes & Trim) Saunders Farm (Munster, south of Fallowfield Road) Get Spooked Follow this list of Ottawa […]
Spooky Treats for Halloween
Don’t Let The Weather Haunt your Halloween Fun!
Tips for a Rainy Halloween Night Rain on Halloween? Thanks Hurricane Sandy! It may not be as bad as households running out of candy, but a downpour on October 31 can cause even the most eager trick-or-treater to shudder. Here are some tips for making the most of a rainy Halloween. Waterproof candy bags. Give […]
