Family Fun

Holiday Headquarters

From bruch ideas to sweet treats, we've got recipes for every holiday occasion. Basic Sugar Cookies Beginner's Turkey...

The Game of Dreidel

While our family celebrates Christmas, we have always enjoyed sharing all religious and cultural celebrations with our kids.  When our children were very young we had the book Hanukkah Lights by Dian G...

Holiday Headquarters: Family

Halloween Face Painting

Face paints are easy to use, but you have to take your time doing them to get the best result. Try experimenting with some styles on paper and then persuade a friend to let you loose on their face...

Pumpkin Carving

It’s impossible to celebrate Halloween without carving pumpkins. Here are some tips for making this illuminating occasion even more fun and tidier. Buying the pumpkinsIf you want your...

Spooktacular Treats for Halloween

Halloween is the perfect holiday to try out some outrageous and bizarre recipes, especially if your tween or teen is hosting a party.  To help you serve up a simple but spooktacular feast, we’ve...

Back to School with ADHD

September 13-20 is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Week. When I mentioned this to the mother of a child with attention problems, she laughed. "I wish I only had to think about ADHD...

Green Tips for Camping

(NC)-Before you head out to one of Canada's beautiful parks for that much anticipated camping trip, consider the following tips that will enhance your camping experience and care for the environment. Remember...

Summertime Parenting

It’s hard to believe that as of next month, most students will have completed another school year.  Some look forward to the long stretch without homework and school related responsibilities with...

Turn Your Backyard into a Child's Paradise

Imagine a secret place where children can play safely, to their hearts content, without a care in the world. A place filled with all their...

Enhancing the Family Dining Experience

Mealtime for families should be a pleasant experience where members come together to share in themselves. Historically, food is a well-known catalyst for bringing people together – from its preparation to...

Planning (and Surviving) a Road Trip with Teenagers

Just face it, gone are the days when your child is content to go anywhere with you, on your terms, and be totally complacent, thrilled and fulfilled...

Color Easter Eggs Naturally

The most beautiful dyes for Easter eggs come from foodstuff you probably already have in your kitchen. I have been delighted with the results of the colors I have tried and my friends have been thrilled to...

Earth Day & Family Springtime Adventures

For many of us, spring is a great time to get organized and refresh our day-to-day routines, including the time we spend with family. Canada is fortunate to have a wide variety of museums, galleries, science...

Eating Out At Home

Save money and spend quality time with your family by planning a night-out in the comfort of your home.  Here are five “theme night” suggestions for adding some restaurant fun and simplicity to...