Its Fall and school lunches are back in the news - mostly because everyone quickly runs out of ideas of what to put in them. There seems to be two camps on school lunches: on the one side we...

We were very excited to be going on a family adventure with some friends to Horizon X this summer. They're a smaller rafting company located on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River. We loved that...

It seems that Ontario's southwest is replete with far more than agriculture and renewable energy. Sure, it can be easy to assume that the part of the province roughly wedged between Lake Huron and...

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...

Even though I've had a CAA membership for many years, I never realized how many other great benefits were included other than the roadside assistance it offers. Now that I'm a CAA brand ambassador,...

I just returned from what was one of the wettest camping trips ever. It wasn't a sleep-in-the-van-overnight -oops the tent REALLY leaks - wet like we experienced on our 2012 camping adventure but...

June 6th, 2014 was a big day at the Bowmanville Zoo... four lion cubs (3 males and 1 female) were born to proud mom lioness Kaya. We were lucky enough to be invited to meet the 5 week old cubs up...

I'm very excited to be a CAA Brand Ambassador and participating in the Spot the Partner Campaign. I've had a CAA membership for years and have used it for some of the more typical roadside...

School's out, summer is here and we love our country! Get out this July 1st and celebrate Canada! We've got a list of all the fabulous Canada Day events including fireworks in Durham Region,...

The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that Canadian kids between 5 and 17 years of age get at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity each day. Only 5%...

The Mastermind countdown to summer has begun! After the winter we have just experienced, who isn't ready for summer fun? The experts at Mastermind Toys, Canada's largest specialty toy retailer,...

His eyes are bright and alive with amazement as he holds the now still creature cupped in the palm of his hand. My 9-year-old nephew, Myles, looks up at me and shouts: "I did it!? He is staring at...

The 15th annual Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf is a city-wide celebration offering free, rare access to more than 155 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant...

This week's tip is inspired by a client we recently worked with, a time crunched mom. Maybe you can relate to her story...full time career, single mom to three busy kids with weekly activities, a...

The complete health of a child includes healthy teeth and gums. As a parent, it is imperative that you understand the important role you play in getting your child started on the road to good oral...

It's a sure (and very welcome) sign of Spring when the sap starts to run. One highlight of visiting any sugar bush is enjoying the special treat of maple taffy. We decided to give it a try at home...

I don't believe I am alone in saying that one of the things I like least about travel are airports - especially during peak periods when students and their families flock South to escape the cold...

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Organization in this key area will make or break your household routine. It's one of the most used rooms in the house: families eat, entertain, relax and do...

I was an independent, motivated student and so my parents never felt the need to watch over me to make sure my school work was done. They trusted that I knew what I was doing and so long as I...

Time does fly, doesn't it? If you don't believe time flies, just ask anyone with kids if they grow up too fast. One day they're toddling around the house in diapers and the next they're applying to...