Weekend Family Events for September 7-8

Is everyone as exhausted as I am after the first week back at school? If you are then your weekend plans may involve nothing more than your kids watching tv while you nap on the couch (I may have done this before). BUT, if you do want to get out…

Ottawa Family Dining Where Kids Eat Free

*** Disclaimer: just walked in to our local Swiss Chalet (Fairlawn Plaza) only to have them tell me they are stopping the ‘Kids Eat Free’ Nights as of October 1st, 2019. Devastating!!!! Long gone are the days where my family could go out to a restaurant and we could…

Family Events for Labour Day Long Weekend

Even as I type this I can’t really believe we are already at the Labour Day long weekend. As ready as I am to send my kids back to school (and I’m pretty ready), the summer always flies by way too fast. Here’s hoping…

Ottawa’s Tastiest U-Pick Apple Orchards

One of my favourite outings with the kids at this time of year is to visit the local apple orchards. Heading out on a warm and sunny September day to fill a bag of juicy apples is just the best. I love sampling the different apple varieties. To date, I…

Weekend Family Events for August 24-25

Welcome to the weekend! There’s lots going on, including the last weekend of the Capital Fair. Have you checked out my most recent blog post on the best fairs in the Ottawa area? If you haven’t yet, you can read it HERE. Here’s my…

The Best Fairs the Ottawa Area Has to Offer

It is always sad to see summer winding down. However, I do love all of the local fairs that take place towards the end of the summer and into fall. The Capital Fair kicks off this week right here in Ottawa, and after that there isn’t a weekend…

Weekend Family Events for August 17-18

The summer is flying by WAY too fast for my liking, so here’s to making the most of what we’ve got left! There is a ton going on this weekend, lots of family friendly events to choose from. Here is my list for the weekend of…

Weekend Family Events for August 10-11

This summer is flying by. Have you been checking things off your summer bucket list? I still have a lot of things I want to do! There’s a lot of fun to be had with this list of family friendly events for the weekend of August 10-11…

Weekend Family Events for August 3-5

The August long weekend is upon us! What are your plans? If you are looking for some ideas, there is lots going on around Ottawa. Here is my list of family friendly events for August 3-5. Saturday: Saturday 5 km and 1 km – Canada Agriculture and Food Museum…

Weekend Family Events for July 27-28

You know what’s more challenging than getting a blog post out on time with a new baby? Getting a blog post out on time with a new baby while on vacation! Yep, sorry if this is a little behind my normal schedule but we are away for a…