House & home

Quiz: Is Your Household Ready for a Pet?

Wondering whether your household is ready for a four-legged, finned or feathered friend? Take our quiz and find out which animals suit your brood best

10 Great Products ($6 or Less) for the Whole Family

Check out our list of fabulous (and seriously inexpensive!) products for kids and parents!

Summer Produce Meal Plan

Our dietitan-designed menu for busy moms and dads

10 Great Summer Products ($10 or Less) for the Whole Family

Check out our list of fabulous (and inexpensive!) seasonal products for kids and parents

High & Low: Kids' Sunscreen

From lotions to sprays, here is our list of favourite sunblocks for children

10 Great Products ($10 or Less!) for the Whole Family

Check out our list of fabulous (and inexpensive!) products for kids and parents

The Eco-safe Kitchen

You've probably heard talk of harmful chemicals in some pans and food containers. So what's safe for your family?

High & Low: Jeans for Moms (that don't look like mom jeans)

A great pair of jeans are always in. We asked readers in our Things moms love blog to share their favourite stylish (and comfy) brands. Here are our top picks

High & Low: High Chairs

From retro to ultra-modern, we've found eight great high chairs perfect for your tot’s mealtimes

High & Low: Diaper Bags

You don't have to spend a fortune to schlep around diapers and wipes. Check out our favourite bags in different price ranges

High & Low: Minivans

OK, so you've finally succumbed to the lure of the minivan to schlep your brood around town. Here are eight to read up on before hitting the road

High & Low: Lightweight Strollers

Whether you're heading out for a leisurely walk or running errands around town, these lightweight strollers make schlepping your kids from point A to point B super easy

Making the Switch to High Efficiency Appliances

We calculated how long it takes for these energy-efficient major appliances and a home-heating system to pay for themselves. To calculate energy and water savings, we compared these models with basic ones that don’t meet Energy Star performance standards

High & Low: High-efficiency Appliances

From dishwashers to washing machines, here are our top picks of high-efficiency appliances in every price range

Parent Tested Parent Approved: For School Age

This season's award-winning products for school age

Parent Tested Parent Approved: For Toddler

This season's award-winning products for toddler

Parent Tested Parent Approved: For Baby

This season's award-winning products for baby

Parent Tested Parent Approved

Check out PTPA Media’s picks for this season’s best new baby and parenting products

High & Low: Water Toys

From sprinklers and pools to slides and supersoakers, we shopped around for the coolest toys on the market

Quiz: How Secure is Your Home?

Do you wonder whether your property has what it takes to thwart a break-in — or if it’s a burglar's best friend? Take our quiz to find out

High & Low: Baby Carriers

From slings to backpacks, we've researched the best wraps for toting — and bonding with — your babe

Parent Tested Parent Approved: Green

This season's award-winning green products

Parent Tested Parent Approved: For School Age

This season's award-winning products for school age

Parent Tested Parent Approved: For Toddler

This season's award-winning products for toddler

Parent Tested Parent Approved: For Baby

This season's award-winning products for baby

Parent Tested Parent Approved

This season's award-winning products from eco-gear to toddler goods

Barbecue on a Budget

Fire up the grill — these cheaper cuts of meat have real sizzle

High & low: Wagons

From basic makes to fully-loaded models, we've rounded up the most durable sets of wheels to tow tots and haul kiddie cargo

High & Low: Strollers

From high-end to low-priced, we've found the sturdiest strollers for transporting pint-sized passengers

Quiz: How Green are You?

Are you an environmental champion or eco lightweight?