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Halloween Tips for Parents
My kids are now teens, and while only one may still be enjoying some trick-or-treating this year, I am resharing this post because this is almost always how I helped make Halloween night…
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…
A Fun Scavenger Hunt Game for the Kids (with Printable!)
This is a game that can be played indoors, outdoors or both! When we were away in PEI, we created a game for the kids to play that was not only fun but…
A Guide to Winter for Ottawa Families
10 fun outdoor things to do when the temperatures drop and the snow falls in Ottawa I have openly admitted that we are not a traditional winter family. We don’t ski, we are…
Non-Candy Halloween Treats
I am not the person to say that kids shouldn’t have candy and treats on Halloween. For me, that’s part of the fun. While we do talk a lot about moderation (and not…
Because you are never too old for bubbles
Do your kids still play with bubbles? Mine certainly do, and it’s easy to see why. Every summer, there’s a ‘bubble replacement program’ that happens in our homes I think. We replenish supplies…
ENTER TO WIN: LEGO GIFT PACK #LEGOCityofTomorrow
GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. THANKS! Are you huge fans of LEGO? We love LEGO so I was extremely excited when LEGO sent me a limited-edition mini figure. Look at the freckles! Just like me!…
THE Family Game we are all loving right now
Family board games are a blast right? We really love them. I mean, if you skip gloss over that stage where the kids don’t really know the rules or when you have to…
Happy Halloween!
Halloween, 2016 So much fun! Tag me on social @bitofmomsense with pics of your costumes or share below what everyone was this year – I love seeing what is popular, original or new!!
From Ottawa: Léonie, the Maplelea Doll shares her story
Do you remember letting your imagination soar when you were a child? Through pretend play, dress up and dolls, I was able to explore different worlds and make new friends. It’s so nice…