We all have at least one person we could easily put in the category of being "the hardest person to buy for." They are the ones who either have everything or want nothing. We actually love shopping for these people—honestly! They challenge us to think beyond the usual and take a little more time to … [Read more...]
Cool Stuff To See And Do With Kids In Yorkville
We're in the home stretch of summer vacation and we've got a few empty days to fill up still. We've exhausted the summer camp weeks and friends are away at cottages. So, what can we do? There are great areas in the city to explore for day trip that's accessible and fun for families with kids in tow. … [Read more...]
10 Facts About The Newly Discovered Dino Wendiceratops
Scientists have discovered a striking new species of dinosaur that is sure to cause much excitement for even our littlest palaeontologists! Wendiceratops (WEN-dee-SARE-ah-TOPS) pinhornensis was discovered in southern Alberta near the border of Montana, USA. "Wendiceratops is a truly eye-catching … [Read more...]
ROM’s New Explosive POMPEII Exhibition Opens
One of the world's most significant archaeological sites is the latest feature exhibition to arrive at the Royal Ontario Museum. POMPEII: In The Shadow Of The Volcano opens June 13, 2015 to January 3, 2015 in Toronto. This spectacular exhibition is filled with approximately 200 stunning artifacts … [Read more...]
March Break Guide To Toronto + Win Tickets To The ROM!
If you aren't planning a holiday this March Break, don't fret! There is plenty to see and do in Toronto, and thank goodness for that! We all know the kids can get a little squirrely if they're locked up indoors for too long! Here are a few things to see and do in Toronto with the kids this March … [Read more...]
Family Day Weekend Arts & Culture Events In Toronto
We're excited for the upcoming Family Day Weekend in the city and there's no shortage of things to do. While we know that that there are plenty of skating rinks and ski hills to enjoy but if you've got kids who prefer indoor activities that explores more arts & culture, here is our list of our … [Read more...]
How To Make The Most Of A Luxurious Staycation
For years we've struggled with the idea of travelling over the holiday season. We've had great experiences travelling to tropical paradises, ski getaways and everything in between during this time of year. It was always great to escape with the kids and each destination offered something wonderful … [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...]
The ROM’s Wildlife Photography Exhibit Is A Must-See
The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition (WPY) opens at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto this weekend, featuring 100 breathtaking images on tour from the Natural History Museum in London. Making its Canadian debut, the exhibition includes photos captured by the … [Read more...]
10 Cool Ways to Celebrate the ROM’s 100th!
Happy Birthday to the Royal Ontario Museum! It's not just any birthday but the ROM is celebrating it's 100th birthday and it's looking fabulous! This is going to be a spectacular year of non-stop special events and exhibits and it's already beckoned me a few times! The other day I was asked what … [Read more...]