If you haven't signed the kids up for a March Break camp and you aren't planning a week-long getaway to somewhere warm, what are you going to do with the kids for five whole days in Toronto? Throughout the year, I often get asked by moms and dads for suggestions on interesting things in the city … [Read more...]
Enter To Win An “Out Of This World” Family Prize Pack
This contest is now closed. Thanks for entering! The Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 25 years on April 24 Celebrate 25 years of the Hubble Space Telescope by catching the film IMAX® Hubble, the gripping story - full of hope, crushing disappointment, dazzling ingenuity, bravery, and triumph - on … [Read more...]
Fun Stuff For Families At The Canadian International AutoShow
This weekend, the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) is in Toronto. And while it might not seem like your first pick for a family outing, it's actually a great place to spend some time with the kids. The spectacular show runs from February 13 to the 22nd. 45 vehicles make their Canadian … [Read more...]
Fun Things To Do Over The Holidays As A Family
The kids are off of school for a couple of weeks. I came to the realization yesterday that, oh yeah, they're home with me! My daily routine of sitting at the computer with a bottomless cappuccino is not their idea of a holiday. So, I'm trying to work around their schedule. Aside from planning a … [Read more...]
Rock Out At The Ontario Science Centre!
Get ready to rock out at The Science of Rock ’N’ Roll, the latest feature exhibit now at the Ontario Science Centre. This is where the art and science of music converge! Experience how advances in science and technology have revolutionized music, from the way we make, listen, experience and share … [Read more...]
How To Balance Summer Fun & Learning
Summer break is here! The kids are getting ready for camp. I'm going to admit. I am THAT mom that continues some learning during the summer. I know many of my friends do as well. I'm not trying to put a damper on summer but hey... 12 awake hours (or more) is a long time to be chillin', hanging … [Read more...]
Flight of the Butterflies
One of the most incredible migrations on earth has now been captured on film in the latest IMAX documentary adventure, FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES. This story is inspired by Canadian scientist, Dr. Fred Urquhart who spent his life dedicated to unravelling nature's mystery of the monarch … [Read more...]
1 down, 63 to go!
Yes. Sixty three days until school starts. The kids are on day 2 of camp and all reports came back positive yesterday. Cam likes his group. Cuyler likes his support worker. Eva likes that she's only going for this week. The rest of the summer she's with moi. I want to cram in as much girl time … [Read more...]
Let the games begin! ~ having fun with Raptors’ Jamaal Magliore!
So what activities do you have planned for the kids this summer? Does it involve sports? … [Read more...]
What’s Happening on Family Day and beyond!
If you live in Toronto or visiting over Family Day weekend here are some great places to take the kids!ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE - Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop: The ExhibitionLeonardo was not just an artist, he was an inventor, scientist, musician, architect and a real visionary. This exhibition … [Read more...]