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There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

8 easy potluck recipes

8 easy potluck recipes

Got a potluck to attend? We've got easy and delicious recipes that will totally impress the guests.

Eshun Mott

Easy five-minute holiday hair

Easy five-minute holiday hair

Need ideas for holiday hair? Try this super-speedy twisted updo from Michelle Oliver, Schwarzkopf Professional essential looks artist and technical advisor.

Erin Finlayson

Santa tracker: 4 sites to try

Santa tracker: 4 sites to try

Want to keep tabs on Santa? These sites will help your family follow the Man in Red.

Amy Valm

10 inventive Elf on the Shelf ideas

10 inventive Elf on the Shelf ideas

The holidays are approaching and the elf is watching! Check out our fun Elf on the Shelf ideas for inspiration.

Emily Rivas

5 decor tricks to deck the halls with ease

5 decor tricks to deck the halls with ease

Spruce up your home just in time for the holidays with these simple décor hacks from designer Sarah Hartill.

Kathryn Hayward

13 great gifts under $25

13 great gifts under $25

You don't have to break the bank to give a heartfelt present. We've rounded up our favourite gifts under $25.

Erin Finlayson

5 ways to entertain kids at a restaurant

5 ways to entertain kids at a restaurant

The kids are starving, you've exhausted all the I Spy possibilities, and your phone battery is dead. Try these fun tricks to entertain kids at a restaurant.

Today's Parent

10 tips for baking with kids

10 tips for baking with kids

Baking with kids can be fun—even if the idea of them “helping” riles your inner control freak. Relax, we’ve got 10 tips to make it more joyful for everyone.

Today's Parent

13 great subscription gift boxes for everyone on your list

13 great subscription gift boxes for everyone on your list

Monthly subscription gift boxes are a fun way to extend the holiday season. Check out our favourites (including something for your furry friends).

Amy Valm

10 Sick-Day Activities

10 Sick-Day Activities

From playing zookeeper to having a beach party, keep kids occupied until they feel better with these sick-day diversions.

Blake Eligh

30 fun festive activities

30 fun festive activities

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Check out our holiday calendar for a list of fun family-friendly activities this December.

Laura Grande

The ultimate toy guide 2015: 22 toys for big kids

The ultimate toy guide 2015: 22 toys for big kids

Tough-to-buy-for older kids will swoon for the tech-y, crafty and strategic-thinking toys on our list.

Amy Valm

The ultimate toy guide 2015: 19 toys for little kids

The ultimate toy guide 2015: 19 toys for little kids

From an elaborate Lego set to a robotic kitty and a light-up scooter, there's something here for every kid on your list.

Amy Valm

4 Halloween DIY party games for kids

4 Halloween DIY party games for kids

Halloween party games for your spooky celebration.

Today's Parent

20 family-friendly things to do in San Diego

20 family-friendly things to do in San Diego

From building sandcastles to meeting panda bears, San Diego makes for a great getaway with kids.

Kathryn Hayward

5 unboxing videos: Watch the big reveal

5 unboxing videos: Watch the big reveal

Are you ready? Get comfy and grab a snack before watching these unboxing videos.

Today's Parent

The ultimate toy guide 2015: WOW toys for all ages

The ultimate toy guide 2015: WOW toys for all ages

What’s a wow toy? The families who tested these toys thought they were extra amazing. Here’s a roundup for all ages from baby to big kid.

Amy Valm

6 ways to be allergy-friendly at Halloween

6 ways to be allergy-friendly at Halloween

Halloween can be a scary night for families with food allergies. Do your part to keep the holiday allergy-friendly with these tips.

Angela Serednicki

3 fun Halloween costume shops in Edmonton

3 fun Halloween costume shops in Edmonton

Whether you’re looking for spooky or cute Halloween gear, be sure to check out one of these shops.

Amy Valm

7 awesome Halloween costume shops across Canada

7 awesome Halloween costume shops across Canada

These national stores are the perfect one-stop shops for all your Halloween needs.

Amy Valm