Kids Thanksgiving
Get the Kids Involved Thanksgiving is such a wonderful family holiday and I love to get the kids involved in as much of the preparation as I can. We are going to make an autumn hand print maple tree, a table runner and a pinecone turkey decoration. This week, we will shop for some Thanksgiving themed paper napkins […]
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 […]
This Easter – Step Outside 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 kids does not love an umbrella? Fill these colourful bubble umbrellas with springtime treats. Layer the base with a little […]
Happy Easter
Mom in the Know has everything you need to get your Easter Weekend Hopping!
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 […]
Sparkling Nights: The Ultimate Family Guide to Ottawa’s Christmas Lights
The snow has started to fall and the city is finally fully dressed for Christmas. Colourful lights shine bright, evergreens drape on the fresh fallen snow and neighborhoods are transformed. It’s Christmas in the city. Bundle up the kids, grab some sweet Christmas treats and a mug of hot chocolate. There’s nothing like a family […]
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 – […]
