After a hectic holiday season, January 1—the holiest of resolution-making days—can sneak up on us before we’ve had a chance to reflect on what we’d like to see happen in the year ahead. But there’s still plenty of time to set goals for the months to come. In fact, there’s good reason to take a … [Read more...]
Fun Ways To Countdown To Christmas As A Family
Mark the days and weeks leading up to Christmas exciting and memorable activities Written by Emma Durand-Wood Half the fun of Christmas is the anticipation. That’s why we’re chomping at the bit to put up our decorations by this point in November! And of course, having kids brings a whole new … [Read more...]
Family Ties: A Photo Essay
Friends may come and go throughout a lifetime, but family remains constant. For the lucky among us with strong and happy families, the relationships are a source of strength, support and happy memories. And even though nobody can infuriate you quite like your siblings can, you know that … [Read more...]
Island Getaway
Last week we spent a lovely time away for our family holiday on Keats Island, a tiny speck of land in the big Pacific Ocean. It was so nice not to have an agenda, to set work stress aside and just be together as a family. (Granted, I am getting old and cranky so the uncomfortable beds in the cabin … [Read more...]
Sail Away
We leave tomorrow for a family vacation to Keats Island. I have never been there before, nor have we taken an actual family holiday since we had kids. Travel FAIL. Call me crazy, but the idea of packing up diapers, playpens, bottles, strollers, pureed bananas and paying, like, $7,000 for our three … [Read more...]
Celebrating “Made In Canada”
How do Canadians celebrate the nation's birthday? Most likely kicking back and enjoying the warmer weather with friends and family. It's a chance to slow things down and appreciate our country's finest offerings. We head to cottage country and drive through mountain roads. We go fishing and we head … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day
Handmade cards and gifts, Eggs Benny by the lake, smiling children. There was also whining, a missing kid at the restaurant for a few panicked minutes, a black eye and the Virus That Does Not End that had me and Steve and half the kids still feeling wiped out and coughing every ten … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Kevin O’Leary’s Cold Hard Truth On Family, Kids & Money
Here's the truth. I wish someone had given me this advice years ago. I really found Kevin O'Leary's most recent book, The Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids and Money, an eye opener. I'm planning on passing this onto my teenage son next. He's only 14 but the future is already on his mind. Questions … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Philips AirFryer “Frying” The Better Way
Fries are my weakness. Yes. I admit it. If I see poutine on a menu I'll most likely gravitate (and levitate) to that first. I'm not kidding. But it's a treat... yeah, yeah. But we don't eat too much fried food in our family. We avoid it since we all know that the fats and such aren't good for us in … [Read more...]
A Family Travel Photo Journal – Florida
Florida is the top destination for many families. It is far enough away that you can escape winter but the travel is straightforward and the options for families are endless. From the moment we told our children about our upcoming family trip to Florida the excitement seemed to build by the hour. … [Read more...]
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