t's time: Family Day is gone, the Christmas holidays are a thing of the past and looming front and centre? A week of entertaining the kids. Sure you could ship them off to camp or pawn them off on the in-laws but where's the parental-bonding-plus-I-need-a-break-too in that? These March Break … [Read more...]
To Camp or Not To Camp, That Is the Question
Camping.Family bonding. Weenie roasts. Getting back to nature. The lullaby of crickets' chirping. Lifelong memories. Or...Screaming toddler refusing to sleep in the tent, punting all other family members in the guts while thrashing through a tantrum at 3 am. Mosquito bites the size of dimes. … [Read more...]
Amelia Island, Florida: A Nature Lovers Dream
A Hidden Gem of Beautiful Beaches, Waterways, and Nature Preserves.Reviewed by: The Urban Traveler Overall Grade: AKid's Rating: A Location: AAmenities: AService: AFun Factor: A+The Food: B+Best For: Families, singles, couples, girlfriends.Date of Stay: August 2010 … [Read more...]
M & M Pretzels Have Arrived!
My family and I recently spent an amazing week on the beach in South Carolina. There is so much we love about out annual trip to Hilton Head Island, and it is always a mixture of tradition and discovery.First the traditions; we always stop at Cracker Barrel on the drive down for one of those huge … [Read more...]
CLOSED: The Big Itch: Summering at the Cottage Contest
What better way to while away the days of summer than by relaxing at the cottage. Many of our best memories were spent at the cottages of friends and family. We want you to share these memories with us. Tell us your favourite stories spent up at the cottage with your … [Read more...]
Cruise Control
The potential for good times is there if you pick the right one.From Heather Greenwood Davis"Newlywed, Overfed and Nearly Dead"With the terms people use to describe cruise shippers its no wonder that I spent years avoiding them. That changed when I was asked to cover a wedding for The Toronto Star. … [Read more...]
CLOSED: The Big Itch: A Camping We Did Go….Contest!
Hurray! Summer is almost here! Children and parents alike can't wait to get away from the hustle and bustle of their regular lives and reconnect. Camping, hiking and exploring are a great way to enjoy Canada's great outdoors. Share your stories about camping with your kids in … [Read more...]
Ahhhhh. The Simple Things.
This past week was a good reminder that sometimes the simplest things bring the greatest joy. My life is busy and full and rewarding but this week was just plain fun. We went away to a little resort in Muskoka with a few families. Some we knew and some we got to know.The kids played with their … [Read more...]
On our way to Disneyland
Finding Nemo on the video screen. Buzz Lightyear in hand. Juice in the cupholder.What else could could a 3 & 1/2 yr old need?!? … [Read more...]
Running out of Gas
Experienced road trippers we are not. Last weekend we made our way to New Jersey for the wedding of an extended cousin. This was a trip of firsts - the first trip as a family of five, the first trip in our mini-van, and the first road trip to the U.S. for our family ever. With all … [Read more...]