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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…
Create Together for the Holidays!
Upcoming City of Ottawa Workshops I LOVE the holidays. I feel like I’ve said that many times before on this blog, but I really do. Christmas is filled with activities (ones we do…
PD Day Activities for Kids in Ottawa: Friday, November 15, 2019
There’s a PD Day this Friday for almost all the schools across the City and if you are wanting to find a fun activity for the kids to do, or if you are…
Halloween Events: The Week of Halloween
There are only a few days left until Halloween, but if you have young children (babies and toddlers) who aren’t in school, there are still many events happening this week that you might…
Tickets Available: Ottawa Family-Friendly Dance Performance November 2
On November 2, introduce your kids to a live dance performance on stage at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets are available for The 26 Letter Dance by Bouge de là. This is a…
Shop the Ten Thousand Villages Ottawa Festival Sale + ENTER TO WIN
I am so pleased to welcome back as an advertiser Ten Thousand Villages Ottawa, although if you have been following me for some time, you know that my relationship with Ten Thousand Villages…
What to do for Thanksgiving Weekend in Ottawa
If you have time in between Thanksgiving meal prep or simply want to explore the beauty around the Ottawa area during Thanksgiving weekend, there are a few places you can go to enjoy…
Fall Recreation Programs for Kids
This post is in partnership with my blog advertiser, The City of Ottawa The Fall is a busy time for families, and I know a lot of time is spent with extra curricular…
Go underground at the Diefenbunker Museum
Have you been to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum before? It’s fascinating, historic and another Ottawa must-see. Years ago, when my son was about seven, we finally visited the Diefenbunker for the…
My Favourite Shopping Finds at Giant Tiger
One-stop shopping has for years been the go-to for many parents because when you have to haul car seats or toddlers into a store to run errands, get groceries, find a new pair…
