The next time you see a doctor you are most likely there because of a respiratory illness. In Canada, this time of year can be horrendous for the respiratory system, with complications from colds,...

If your cluttered life is getting in the way of big progress, then get small. Even with children back at school, work and social obligations, there is still time to chip away at your clutter. Limit...

It's that time of year again - to plan ahead for Halloween. For some, this is greeted with excitement and for others, with dread. There are questions to be answered such as: Do we decorate the...

Its back to school time and, like January, back to school offers the perfect opportunity to start a new routine and create new healthy habits! My kids have been in school full time now for a...

It's been one HOT summer which can be challenging with kids if you don't have air conditioning (and even if you do!). We decided to spend one of the hottest days in July going to our local Crock A...

Summer seems to have flown by and it's already time to start planning your kids' activities for the fall, check out our Fall Registration Guide. From music to gymnastics to tutoring to skating and...

Summer's here and school's out: for many, that means it's time to take to the road! Family vacation travel can be enriching, enjoyable and exciting, but only if you're organized. The family that...

Going away for the weekend? Let the kids pack themselves. We've made a handy packing list that you can print up for them.

We've got an awesome list of fun activities to keep the kids happy and busy this summer. Printout the chart and keep it on your fridge so the kids can help choose what they would like to do every day.

Summer is here and what better way to enjoy and appreciate those lovely sunny days outdoors with your children than blowing bubbles!

Join our Twitter Chat this coming Tuesday! AWESOME prizes to be won. Carolyn Wilman, otherwise known as the Contest Queen. and I are getting ready for our fifth Twitter Chat on Tuesday June 7th...

Carolyn Wilman, otherwise known as the Contest Queen, and I are getting ready for our fourth Twitter Chat on Monday May 2nd from 8-9pm. We will be discussing MOTHER'S DAY and have some fabulous...

Do you ever find yourself staring at your closet full of clothes and feeling like you've got absolutely nothing to wear? It might seem like the only logical course of action is to go shopping, but...

I love Easter, but I'm not crazy about decorating eggs. I would be if I could keep them forever--without having to blow them out. Because I just haven't gotten that figured out yet. So we decorated...

I was thrilled to be invited to a media preview to see the famous Giant Panda Cubs. They are a huge success story for the Toronto Zoo's breeding program and I think all Canadians have completely...

Carolyn Wilman, otherwise known as the Contest Queen. and I are getting ready for our second Twitter Chat. on Monday March 7th from 8-9pm. We will be discussing March Break Madness!

We need to teach our children to organize. But, if we don't make it easy for them or actually teach them, we can't expect them to keep their rooms organized. Here are seven ways to help kids keep...

I was happy to be invited to the media preview of the Ontario Science Centre's newest exhibit: Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age. Before the doors to the exhibit opened, we were...

We've got March Break across Durham Region and the GTA covered! We have the scoop on camps, shows, special events and outdoor activities here in our guide. Explore, relax, enjoy and have fun with...

Other than my husband's birthday and Valentine's Day, when I think of special days during the month of February, I think of Family Day. This year in Canada it falls on February 15th. I think of...