To us, the May long weekend is the time of year that really kicks off summer.  Although it’s not technically correct (based on the calendar), to us it sets the tone for…

Looking for some fun, inexpensive at-home activities?  Look no further than this list of our family favourites: (1) Make your own summer sundae. Let kids get creative (and messy) with ice cream and…

We kicked off the long weekend season (late Spring/Summer in Canada) with a road trip to an Ottawa suburb.  Rick was away in Los Angeles for work (interviewing stars like Jeffrey Rush…

We’ve received a few questions about the Ever After Music Festival in Kitchener, Ontario. First and foremost, this is not a family event (no one under 16 is allowed to attend even…

  We’ve traveled a lot lately (Vermont, Florida, Ottawa, Vancouver), and while it’s been exciting, the trips put a wee dent in our parental path.  Now that we’ve got a break in…

It’s the 13-18 month age range that’s the most difficult to fly with. You often read tales of the terrible twos and threes and while I agree with this (at times) when…