Back when I was a student, I took notes ferociously — eating up every word and condensing it into bite-size bullets to pore over later. Never in my wildest dreams could I have predicted the laptop tablet hybrid market or stylus pen category that make student life so much more efficient now. And having tested…
My kids are joining Scouts Canada & here’s why
My father-in-law, who grew up in New Zealand, was a Queen’s Scout. This is the highest award you can get in the Scouting world across the Commonwealth, and to say he’s proud of this achievement would be an understatement. So imagine his disappointment when not one of his three boys joined Scouts here in Canada….
17 things to do in Niagara with kids
I’ve been going to the Niagara area for more than 40 years, and it just never gets old. The crashing force of the Falls, the Vegas-like lights of Clifton Hill and the throngs of tourists from around the world are still just as novel every time I visit. Since having kids, though, we see Niagara…
“The Horse and His Boy” at the Shaw Festival
It’s important to me to raise children who appreciate the arts. Who are inspired by worlds that come to life on a canvas or the stage, through song and dance, and with the kind of interpretation envisioned by playwrights, imagined by costume designers and played out through an actor’s lens. But to raise these kinds…
Child travel consent form: consent letter for children travelling with one parent
Whether you’re in a loving, committed marriage or dealing with the fallout of a separation or divorce and a resulting custody battle, if you want to take your child(ren) on a trip outside of Canada without your kid’s other parent, you are strongly advised to take a child travel consent form — essentially, it’s a formal…
Things to do in Toronto for May long weekend: JUNIOR, Toronto’s International Children’s Festival
If you’re looking for things to do around Toronto during the May long weekend, Harbourfront Centre’s presentation of JUNIOR (an International Children’s Festival) should definitely be on your list. The best part? Most of the activities are F-R-E-E! (And who doesn’t love finding free things to do in the GTA?!) From May 18 to 24,…
What you really need on your baby registry
This past weekend, I sat with my expectant cousin and we went through her baby registry together. After all, as a veteran mom of two who used to focus her “mommy blog” solely on baby gear reviews, I have an opinion or two about the things you really need on your baby registry checklist. While…
Mia & The White Lion review
If you’re looking for a movie review of Mia & The White Lion from both a parent’s and kid’s perspective, you’ve come to the right place. We were invited to an advanced screening before the film opens nationwide on Friday, April 12, and went with five adults and seven children! I’ve heard that the sun…
Microsoft Holiday Wish List (sponsored post)
‘Tis the season and if you’re still looking for gift ideas for your resident gamer or entertainment nerd, I can’t say enough about Xbox. We bought an Xbox One, extra controller and a bunch of games three years ago after cobbling together gift cards the kids got for Christmas. As someone who grew up playing…
“Simply” making school lunches easier (sponsored post)
There’s a meme that circulates every April, with a Pinterest-perfect back-to-school lunch on the left and an end-of-the-year lunch on the right that basically consists of Cheerios and Twinkies. Our kids’ September lunches are that Pinterest image, without a packaged good in sight. I’m proud of those lunches and admit to the occasional #humblebrag on…