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8 Great Gifts Your Parents And In-Laws Will Love

December 5, 2018 by Scarlett Ballantyne 1 Comment

When it comes to finding holiday gifts for our hard-to-buy-for parents, the calendar seems to roll around super quick. Over the years, I have purchased some clever and thoughtful gifts, and then other times I've bought presents that were last minute and not so interesting. It can be tricky to find … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: Christmas, gift guide, holidays, in-laws, parents

The 12 Emotions Of Christmas (As Told By One Stressed Mom)

December 11, 2017 by Erin Pepler Leave a Comment

Christmas is coming and guess what, friends? It’s bringing a lot of feelings along for the ride. Forget swans, golden rings, and maids-a-milking—here’s the list you really need to help process your emotions this holiday season. Excitement Ahhhh, guys, Christmas is coming! There’s so much to … [Read more...]

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How To Handle Disappointed Children This Christmas

December 9, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne 2 Comments

As a kid, I remember the excitement of counting my Christmas presents under the tree. The big boxes and the little boxes held so much mystery—when they were wrapped, I could picture them being anything that I wanted them to be. But that fantasy was sometimes better than what ended up being inside. I … [Read more...]

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Holiday Gift Guide For Your Tricky-To-Buy-For Teen

December 6, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

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Holiday gifts for teens can be tricky to get right, especially if you're shopping for kids in your life that you only see a few times a year. As the mom of teen girls with plenty of their friends around, I have polled them to garner data about their likes and dislikes when it comes to gifts. I … [Read more...]

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24 Sanity-Saving Elf On The Shelf Ideas

November 30, 2017 by UrbanMoms Leave a Comment

It's the last day of November which can only mean one thing in the parenting world. Tomorrow, December 1, will see the return of our festive friend (foe?), Elf on the Shelf. With the little guy in red's arrival comes a full month of planning fun and original ways to pose him around the house to … [Read more...]

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13 Secret Santa Gifts Under $35 That Won’t Disappoint

November 30, 2017 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There's always going to be that office party, that neighbourhood get-together, or that Auntie Mary who decides we're ALL going to do a Secret Santa this year. We really don't mind. It means buying for fewer people overall and often having a little more fun with gift giving and receiving! We've … [Read more...]

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10 Adult Advent Calendars That Aren’t Just Chocolate

November 13, 2017 by Sonya 1 Comment

We've always given my kids advent calendars to help count the days to Christmas—usually a chocolate variety of some sort that begins on December 1st. It's a tradition that we love. But it's not just for kids nowadays—more and more calendars are being created for adults each year. And let's face … [Read more...]

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12 Great Father’s Day Gifts For The Dad In Your Life

June 7, 2017 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Dads rarely ask for anything except maybe a relaxing weekend. Well, forget the usual socks, ties and predictable "Number #1 Dad" shirts. We've got a few ideas that have received a thumbs-up from our team of dads here -- grandpas and uncles, too! A Waterproof Read There's nothing like relaxing … [Read more...]

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8 Fun Family Day Events in Toronto

February 15, 2017 by Alexandria Durrell Leave a Comment

Monday, February 20 marks Family Day in Toronto and there are tons of fantastic things to do in and around the city this year. Family Day events are a great opportunity to bond with your family (or provide ample distraction if you're going stir crazy cooped up indoors!) Best of all—unlike most … [Read more...]

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10 Valentine’s Day Gifts For People Who Are Sick Of Flowers And Candy

February 6, 2017 by Sonya 1 Comment

Valentine's Day is just around the corner—and if that sentence doesn't send you skipping off into the sunset, we can't say we blame you. With all the hype and commercialisation surrounding Cupid's favourite holiday, it can be difficult to get excited about gift-giving so soon after Christmas. … [Read more...]

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