Weekend Family Events for March 9-10

Temperatures are looking much more reasonable for this weekend’s forecast, which is good timing to get the kids outside as it’s the start of March Break! It could be a great weekend to head to a sugar shack…check out my guide to Ottawa&#8217…

Ottawa’s Best March Break Activities

March break is upon us, and it’s important to have a plan on how to keep those kids busy and entertained! You may already have your kids signed up for a great March break camp, but if you’re like me, and you’re looking for…

Weekend Family Events for March 2-3

We made it to March you guys! Spring is actually just weeks away and I can’t wait! Admittedly, I am pretty DONE with this cold, snow and all the ice all over the ground! March is a great month to head out to a sugar bush, so be…

Ottawa’s Best Sugar Shacks

It’s not quite warm enough to get that maple sap flowing yet…but it won’t be long now until the maple syrup is boiling at sugar shacks across Ontario and Quebec. Starting now, many of the Ottawa area sugar shacks are open for business! Visiting…

Weekend Family Events for February 23-24

Winterlude has come and gone but the winter fun is not over yet. This weekend’s forecast is dealing us some warmer temperatures and it should be a great couple of days to get outside. As long as conditions hold up the Rideau Canal Skateway is still open, you…

The Missing Frame: Getting Moms Back in the Photo

I love taking photos of my children. High quality cameras on our smartphones have given us the ability to take decent photographs with amazing accessibility. While it is important to remember to put the phone down sometimes and instead focus on living in the moment, it also means so much…

The Highs and Lows of Pregnancy After Loss

I have some news to share. I am going to have a baby. I should really say – WE are going to have a baby: myself, my husband and our kids Lucas and Rowan. We are in this together. We are happy and hopeful yet totally anxious and worried all…

Weekend Family Events for February 16-18

The Family Day long weekend is upon us, and it is also the final weekend of Winterlude. Hopefully we can all dig ourselves out of the snow and get out to enjoy some of the amazing events that are taking place around the city. Conditions for the Rideau Canal look…

Weekend Family Events for February 9-10

It is the second weekend of Winterlude and it looks like there is even some sun in the forecast! If you haven’t had a chance to check out my blog post dedicated to everything Winterlude, you can check it out here. There is a ton going on for…

Ottawa’s Newest Play Place for Kids

Winter in Ottawa isn’t always easy. This year has brought us a LOT of snow, freezing rain, and frigid temperatures – it can leave kids and adults feeling a little stir crazy. I know the importance of having some great options for an indoor space and play place…