Parenting
Multi-Generational Travel: A Trip to Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
For many years, since our kids were little, we have travelled with our extended families, to various locations, often with our parents (the grandparents.) The memories we’ve made over the years when immersed…
25 Easy and low-cost Activities to keep the kids busy this summer (or anytime!)
*this post was originally written years ago, when my kids were younger but I still love these activities. I’ve tried to update it recently to provide some additional tips. When my kids were…
Easter Activities with Teens
Want to know the easy, honest answer about what to do with your teens for Easter? It’s the same answer I would give for most other holidays: Keep up with the traditions (at…
Valentine’s Day at Home in Ottawa
➡️💖 *edited for 2025! So you want to do something special for Valentine’s Day, but prefer to stay home. Or maybe you have to stay home since finding a babysitter or heading out…
My 2025 word of the year
I am trying to take an organized, but calm start to January. I kicked off the year with a rotten cold and so I couldn’t make plans to do much of anything even…
Easter Activities to do that don’t involve Bunnies or Eggs
The upcoming long weekend doesn’t have to be all about Easter (and for many who don’t celebrate it, or welcome the Bunny, it already isn’t!). There are other ways to spend the long…
March Break Activities in Ottawa
March Break for many families in the Ottawa area is March 11-17. Not sure what to do? While we are looking forward to some quiet days without the hustle and bustle of a…
Family Activity Advent: #25daysofChristmas Countdown
It’s almost that time again! Advent Calendar season – a countdown to Christmas. But in addition to our chocolate countdowns, our family continues to have an activity calendar countdown, something we have had…
Ottawa Before and After School Programs
The City of Ottawa is offering before and after school programs for kids aged 4-12. Are you in search of an after school/after care program for your child in Ottawa? Many families are…
Preparing for Back-to-School
It’s almost here. Back to school. This year is such an odd year for school (thanks pandemic). Our mixed emotions are difficult, but we are all coming around to the idea that a…
