Attend SPHERE at the NAC and Canadian Museum of Nature (September 22-25)
What is SPHERE? I’ll get to that soon, but first wanted to add a little note. (*I’ve updated this post with a few more notes to make it easier to find the info…
Where did the summer go?
Okay fine. I know exactly where it went. We had a lovely summer that included a lot of travelling to our favourite summer spots (which did have some stress points as we tried…
Drop In and Swim Programs in Ottawa
I know it’s August, and I won’t say the S-word (ahem, school) because there are still WEEKS left to enjoy the summer. If you are thinking about how to fill the remaining days…
Around Ottawa: A Day Trip to Almonte
It has been too long since we have been to Almonte – please note, some things may have changed since I first drafted this article (at the start of the pandemic!) From time…
Visiting Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in Toronto
*this post was written pre-pandemic in 2019 so it’s a good idea to check to see if there are any ticket updates/restrictions in place. But recently we were just talking about how we…
Last Minute Summer Camps from The City of Ottawa
Oh hi. It’s almsot late June. And suddenly, like many other parents, I’m looking at the calendar and realizing that school is really truly almost done for another year and the summer is…
Recipe: Dinner Rolls (Cloverleaf Rolls)
I didn’t know these buns were called cloverleaf until someone mentioned them on Instagram. I first shared this post years ago, but I constantly make them. I got the recipe from my mother-in-law…
5 Easy Easter Activities to do with kids
As Easter approaches, and families are looking for holiday themed activities to do at home, I’ve rounded up some of my previous Easter activities I’ve done with the kids! These are mostly for…
Updates, and waiting for winter to be over
There are a few winter activities I have liked over the years. Most of them were enjoyed while out and about with the kids, and most of them when the weather is about…
Ottawa Virtual Classes: Kids and Adults
The winter season may still have a lot of uncertainty when it comes to activities in Ottawa; even the weather can be an issue! However, I know many people are still looking to…









