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Category: Holiday Activities
There is nothing remotely normal about this “new normal” we are currently living. So many things have come to a complete standstill, currently on pause. However, birthdays keep coming no matter what. When it comes to our kids, they still carry hopes and expectations for celebrating their big…
For me, the Easter holiday is always a symbol of hope, rebirth and the arrival of spring. But this year it feels very different. How could it not? We are all staying safe in our homes and that means, for most of us, very different Easter plans than we are…
March Break is just around the corner! If you are lucky, you may be headed out of town in the direction of some sunny beach. But, if you are like me, you will be home with the kids and looking for events and activities to fill the days. So here…
It’s hard to believe that we are coming to the end of not only the year, but also the decade! 2020 is just around the corner. How do you plan on celebrating? Do you have a babysitter and you are heading out without the kids, or are you…
Christmas season is full-on in this household. We aren’t really decorating yet (we get a real tree, and need to wait a little so it doesn’t get too dry), but we did attend our first Santa Claus parade already. There are more parades ahead, check…
Christmas is just over one month away and I haven’t bought a single gift yet. I know many of you are far more organized than me and have already started shopping. Some of you are way, way more organized than me and have probably finished your shopping. But…
I admit, November isn’t really my favourite month. It gets cold and dark, and it really just seems like that time between all of the beautiful fall splendour and Christmas magic. However, that Christmas magic does creep into November, especially in the form of the Santa Claus parades…
Ottawa has such a wonderful selection of pumpkin patches and Halloween activities, but some are better for little kids than others. So, I’ve put together this post with some of my family’s favourite spots so that you can make the right choice when choosing where to…
Canada Day 2019 is just days away. How will you be celebrating? Do you like to brave the crowds to be a part of the amazing experience on Parliament Hill, or do you opt for a smaller, more community based celebration? Ottawa is THE place to celebrate Canada’s…
I love the Easter holiday weekend and the signs of spring that (hopefully) accompany it. My eldest, Lucas was born on Good Friday, so the weekend always carries extra significance for me about new life and a fresh start. Ottawa and the surrounding communities offer a ton of wonderful options…
