Around Ottawa
September Long Weekend in Ottawa: Family Activities
The long weekend for our family represents the finality of summer vacation. The kids go back to school after it, and we get back into some sort of routine. For other families in…
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…
Save the Date: Folk for Families Concert in Ottawa
this post is paid in partnership with the Canadian Folk Music Awards – all opinions are my own What you need to know: There’s a musical event for families happening on April 6.…
March Break in Ottawa
Once upon a time, we travelled for March Break. We went somewhere warm and sunny. A joy, and privelege, that we truly loved. For the past few years, that hasn’t been the case,…
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…
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show
Excited about Christmas craft shows and holiday events? Keep reading! While I happily sing ‘This is Halloween’ over and over again during pumpkin carving, I quickly change from Scary season to Festive Season…
October 15: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Editor’s note: *the following post is a guest post that I am welcoming as a public service announcement to further share resources for those in our community who may need it. content warning:…
Outsource Turkey/Thanksgiving Dinner in Ottawa
So you want to have a turkey dinner but aren’t feeling like you want to make it? I get it. In the past, I’ve outsourced turkey dinner for Thanksgiving and Christmas before (something…
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…
Halloween Activities in Ottawa 2023
Halloween is on a Tuesday this year, which means that weekend right before October 31 will be filled with family friendly and fun activities around Ottawa. There’s always something about a Halloween/Fall event…
