My son Ari is a huge baseball fan. He was throwing a ball before he could walk. He used to practice off a tee in my kitchen when he was 18 months old. He would walk around in a full Jays uniform. And when he was three, he used to introduce himself as Jose Bautista when anyone asked his name. He … [Read more...]
Six DIY Halloween Costume Ideas For Kids
With Halloween only a few weeks away, you’ve probably gotten a lot of costume requests from your kids. There’s been a ton of great movies out lately, from Zootopia to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which have probably sparked your kids’ imaginations. Whether your child is looking to dress up as … [Read more...]
How Parenting Is A Lot Like Halloween
I can't believe it's already October. It's the time of year where we start getting ready for Halloween. Ok, that's not terribly honest. It's the time of year I SHOULD be getting ready for Halloween but I'm not supermom any other day of the year so it doesn't happen until the very last minute. For … [Read more...]
5 Great Turkey Leftover Recipes
All thoughts may be turned towards the main event—the turkey—ahead of Thanksgiving this weekend. But some of us are already thinking about the myriad of possibilities that comes with the inevitable leftovers still hanging around after Monday. Every year we tell ourselves we’ll eat more and invite … [Read more...]
How To Reduce Your Child’s Anxiety Around Needles
Now that we’re all just getting back into routine, I was reminded by my paediatrician’s office that we need to get in for a scheduled vaccination. I hate needles (who doesn’t!) but like most, I’ve learned to grin and bear it. But for some kids, one look at a needle will have them running in another … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Chef Michael Smith’s Most Amazing Brown Butter Maple Tarts
It was a gorgeous summer day and a nice retreat away from the bustle of city smog. PEI is so relaxed and charming with fabulous restaurants and shops. Yes, even those Anne of Green Gables themed stores were sweet. But we were there on a mission. Along with a handful of journalists, we were shuttled … [Read more...]
Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers That You And The Kids Will Love
Stumped on what to serve as an appetizer at your Thanksgiving celebration? You can’t go wrong with finger-foods and bite-sized portions of favourite holiday flavours, such as apples, cranberries and sweet potatoes (bonus points if it’s on a stick!). These yummy and healthier options are sure to be a … [Read more...]
My Kid Thinks He’s Too Grown-Up For The Kid’s Menu
We don't eat out often but it felt like a day to celebrate. My hard work was paying off and I decided to let my family pick where we would go for dinner. Of course, the boys chose the local steak house—they are big meat eaters and like to be fancy every once and a while. The nice thing about taking … [Read more...]
This Canadian Dad Is Making The Shirt On Your Back More Feminist
Canadian blogger, Mike Reynolds, is just like you. Fed up of sexism. But rather than just rolling his eyes or complaining on social media , he's decided to do something about it. The man behind Everyday Girl Dad and father of six-year-old Leah and four-year-old Charlotte is busting the macho dad … [Read more...]
Bathroom Words Welcome At The New Poop Cafe
Unlike in some houses, bathroom words aren’t banned in Lien Nguyen’s house. Quite the opposite: bathroom words are welcome. “My kids think the word poop is funny,” says Nguyen, who co-owns the soon-to-open Poop Cafe in Toronto’s Koreatown with her husband. The mom of two made the poop-themed … [Read more...]
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