Travel
PD Day Plans at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre
January 30 is a PD Day for many kids in the Ottawa area. If you are home with them that day, you might be looking for something to do to keep them busy.…
Winter Fun in Montreal at Fête des neiges
This past weekend, my family and I were invited on a press trip to Montreal to participate in Fête des neiges, an annual winter fun fest that is held at Parc Jean Drapeau. We…
Family Travel: How to make a travelling medicine cabinet
We love to travel as a family, and over the years, I think we’ve gotten better at being prepared. I have written about tips when packing the suitcase, or road trip savers. But there…
Musuem Membership – Two Museums in Ottawa we’ll be visiting more often
We recently went to see the Napoleon and Paris special exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History. That day, we decided to buy a family membership that would allow the four of us…
Around Ottawa: Max and Ruby at Centrepointe Theatres
Start a new family holiday tradition by heading to a live show! Max and Ruby and The Nutcracker Suite is coming to Centrepointe Theatres on December 15 with two shows! With performances at…
Family Travel: Surprises Await at Parc Omega
Visiting Parc Omega, just outside of Ottawa This summer, my family and I were invited to take a tour of Parc Omega by Outaouais Tourism. Believe it or not, we had never been…
Nepean Creative Arts Centre Open House November 5
Around Ottawa: Visit the Nepean Visual Arts Centre Open House this Saturday from 10-3! What a great time to check out the Nepean Visual Arts Centre! This Saturday, they are hosting a free open house.…
Suddenly Mommy at Centrepointe Theatre
It’s time to grab some friends or your spouse and head out on October 20 for a live theatre show. Why? Because a) who doesn’t love a night out b) live theatre is…
Thanksgiving long weekend (and PD Day!) with the kids in Ottawa
Family Activities in Ottawa For many schools in the Ottawa area, this Friday marks a PD Day. Which leads into the Thanksgiving long weekend. Hooray for four days! But it also means that…
Enter to Win a $100 Grocery Card! #FocusOnTheFacts
This past weekend we attended the Carp Fair. I love rural fairs. They remind me of my childhood. Growing up, it was a big deal to go to the fair. As young kids,…
