Simone Olivero

Simone Olivero

Simone Olivero is a Toronto-based writer and editor specializing in lifestyle editorial including travel, home décor, beauty and food. Her work has also been published in print and online publications like Toronto Life, Chatelaine, The Toronto Star, CBC Travel, Yahoo! Canada and more. She was previously a senior editor at Today’s Parent and is currently the managing editor at House & Home.

When she's not writing, Simone can often be found pursuing her other passion, travel. Born with a natural wanderlust, she boarded her first plane before she could walk and has been crisscrossing the globe ever since.

Latest from Simone Olivero

How to actually enjoy holiday baking with your kids

How to actually enjoy holiday baking with your kids

5 new baby and kid Ikea collections we're loving

5 new baby and kid Ikea collections we're loving

7 plant-based foods for holiday entertaining

7 plant-based foods for holiday entertaining

16 adorable gifts for the furry friends in your life

16 adorable gifts for the furry friends in your life

Don't worry, your toddler is not a jerk

Toddler behaviour

Don't worry, your toddler is not a jerk

Kids this age are like little Neanderthals. Don’t take it personally.

20 stylish but warm winter boots for kids

20 stylish but warm winter boots for kids

With grippy soles, faux fur and funky retro designs, your little ones will be snow angel ready in these stylish winter boots.

14 best snowsuits for kids

14 best snowsuits for kids

Winter doesn't have to suck. These cozy suits are warm, durable and built to withstand the elements so kids can just be kids this winter.

3 late summer recipes to ease you into fall

3 late summer recipes to ease you into fall

September shouldn't mark the end of grilling season. These vibrant recipes are the perfect complement to the late-season heat.

How to organize your disaster of a playroom

How to organize your disaster of a playroom

Calming the chaos of all those toys might be easier than you think—we asked Rebecca Simon of kids interior design firm Maison Ellie to share her tips.

8 cute waist packs where kids can store their masks

8 cute waist packs where kids can store their masks

Worried your kid is going to lose their mask? These cute fanny packs for kids strap to their waist— the perfect place to stash a mask when not in use.

This isn’t how I imagined my daughter’s first day of kindergarten

This isn’t how I imagined my daughter’s first day of kindergarten

15 virtual summer camps for kids

15 virtual summer camps for kids

Was your kid's camp cancelled? These virtual summer camps may just be the next best way to keep kids engaged an entertained this July and August.

Guess there won't be a pandemic baby boom after all

Guess there won't be a pandemic baby boom after all

Experts are predicting half a million fewer babies in the U.S. alone, but parents didn't need a study to tell them that.

5 ways to build a more representative playroom

5 ways to build a more representative playroom

Being deliberate in choosing diverse toys and games for your kids to play with at an early age will have long-term payoff.

How to design the ultimate nursery

How to design the ultimate nursery

Our experts give their nursery decor tips for designing the ultimate baby room—from statement wallpaper to furniture that will grow with your little one.

Cooking has become my coronavirus therapy

Cooking has become my coronavirus therapy

Somehow the stress of feeding my family has become my solace during these uncertain times.

10 new acne-fighting products to try

10 new acne-fighting products to try

Say goodbye to embarrassing breakouts. These 10 new adult acne treatments are designed to help pave the way to clearer skin.

Can't leave the house? Take the kids on a virtual vacation

Can't leave the house? Take the kids on a virtual vacation

From the San Diego to South Africa, these destinations are offering a ton of ways to take your family on a virtual field trip.

5 cute toast ideas your kids will love

5 cute toast ideas your kids will love

Peanut butter, cream cheese, strawberries, blueberries, bananas and a little bit of imagination are all you need to turn breakfast into a slice of fun.

5 DIY dinners kids can help make

5 DIY dinners kids can help make

Let the kids make dinner tonight! You supply the tools and they pull it all together for a meal the whole family will enjoy.