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The Perfect Holiday Movies To Get You Through The Season

December 5, 2018 by Sonya 3 Comments

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'Tis the season of running around and getting organized for the holidays. Trees are going up (okay, eventually), that little elf guy is ready and we've got our shopping list in full swing. Then we've got the friends and family visits to entertain. Hey, we got this right? Amidst the flurry of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies, TV Tagged With: Christmas, holiday, NetFlix

Staying Flexible During March Break With The Microsoft Surface Book

March 17, 2017 by Sonya 9 Comments

This week the kids got a break from school to recharge. With an age gap of five years between my boys, we need to stay flexible and keep everyone entertained when it comes to what we do together as a family. Vacations—whether it’s staying home or somewhere that requires us to get into a moving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: Camera, colouring app, Cortana, doodle, flexible, holiday, keyboard, laptop, march break, Microsoft, Microsoft Surface Book, tablet, vacation

Book This And Never Fear Travelling With Kids Again!

November 29, 2016 by UrbanMoms 2 Comments

As the winter days draw in and the nights stretch out ahead of us in Canada, there’s one word that keeps running through our minds. Holiday. No, we’re not talking about the tinsel-filled, carol-singing, ho-ho-hoing variety. We mean the kind of ‘holiday’ where we don’t spend the best part of an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: 100families, air transat, Air Transat Kids Club, brochure, cool for teens, Famili, holiday, South and Florida, vacation, winter sun

How To Survive Packing For Your Family March Break Getaway

February 22, 2016 by Marianne Litman 1 Comment

Ah, March Break. A time to escape the frigid Canadian winter and relax with your family on a sunny beach. Can’t you see it? The kids playing happily in the waterpark while you sit poolside sipping on some fruity concoction. Sounds perfect. But rewind a week to getting ready for that vacation and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life, Travel Tagged With: atlantic, austin house, family holiday, holiday, holiday.ca, how to pack for a holiday with kids, march break, Packing, packing for march break

Sorry To Be A Party Pooper, But Social Anxiety Around Holiday Party Season Sucks

December 15, 2015 by Rebecca Eckler Leave a Comment

I had to laugh aloud when I read a Facebook post this morning that said; “‘I just love holiday party season!’ said no introvert with anxiety disorder ever.” I found this extremely funny because it pretty much sums up my life when it comes to parties and large gatherings. Although, being an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mental Health Tagged With: anxiety, holiday, introvert, party, Social Anxiety Disorder, social phobia, stress

It Takes A Village To Raise A Child (Or At Least A Small Community)

December 2, 2015 by Alison Tedford Leave a Comment

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There's nothing like Christmas to remind you how many people are involved in your child's life that you positively could not manage without. In selecting the most appropriate gifts to show my gratitude, I'm overwhelmed by the love and care we are provided over the course of the year. My daycare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Christmas, family support, holiday, it takes a village

Holiday Gifts For The Whole Family

December 15, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

Are you thinking of getting a “family” gift to put under the tree this year? Or maybe you were hoping to find a family gift to give your neighbours or relatives. It may seem like a strange thing to do—buy a single gift for a whole family. But think about it, if you forgo the normal one gift per … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Holidays, Life Tagged With: Adventure, board games, candy land, Christmas, gifts, holiday, iFly Toronto, presents, settlers of catan, skating, skiing, snakes and ladders, tablet

How To Host A Holiday Popcorn Party

December 12, 2014 by Kait Fowlie Leave a Comment

Written by Kait Fowlie Popcorn has been a big holiday symbol through the ages. A Saxon custom back in the 1840s, it all started when Queen Victoria expressed a desire for a Christmas tree adorned in popcorn, ribbons, flowers, and fruit. Her wish was granted and the custom grew into a trend. We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Party Tagged With: Christmas, christmas party, holiday, holiday party, party, popcorn balls, popcorn bar, popcorn garland, popcorn party, popcorn popping

Enter For A Chance To Win A Hamilton Beach Juicer

December 11, 2014 by UrbanMoms 9 Comments

This contest is now closed, thanks so much for entering. Our Holiday Wishlist Giveaway Extravaganza continues with contest #8 and a chance to win a Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor. Rated “Most Efficient” in a recent issue of Food & Wine magazine, the Big Mouth Pro Juice Extractor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: contest, giveaway, hamilton big mouth juicer, holiday, holiday wishlist giveaway, juicer, juicer extractor

Holiday Gift Guide For The Foodie On Your List

December 11, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

Social media has turned food lovers into somewhat of a phenomenon; if it isn’t #foodie, it’s #foodporn. And we eat it up, literally. For the person on your list who Instagrams every meal, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for every foodie on your list! For the busy foodie Everyone loves a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: christmas gifts, food porn, foodie, foodie gifts, gifts, holiday, holiday gifts, kitchen gifts, presents, wishlist

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