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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.

5 great Halloween costume shops in Atlantic Canada

5 great Halloween costume shops in Atlantic Canada

Although there aren’t a ton of Halloween costume shops, you’ll find that quality trumps quantity in Atlantic Canada.

Amy Valm

4 cool Halloween costume stores in Saskatoon

4 cool Halloween costume stores in Saskatoon

Gear up for the scariest time of the year at one of these costume-packed shops.

Amy Valm

How to make an emoji magic 8-ball

How to make an emoji magic 8-ball

This magic 8-ball craft is so simple to make and will provide hours of fun.

Amy Valm

5 awesome Halloween costume stores in Ottawa

5 awesome Halloween costume stores in Ottawa

Prep for your best Halloween yet at one of these great shops!

Amy Valm

DIY Baby Carrier Costume Idea: Beekeeper

DIY Baby Carrier Costume Idea: Beekeeper

Life is as sweet as honey with this adorbs beekeeper costume that can be altered to work for toddlers, too!

Rayna Schwartz

Baby carrier costume: Rainbow

Baby carrier costume: Rainbow

Look forward to bright days ahead with this sweet rainbow getup.

Rayna Schwartz

Baby carrier costume: Fast food

Baby carrier costume: Fast food

Would you like fries with that? This mouthwatering getup is simple to make and easily converts from a baby to toddler costume.

Rayna Schwartz

Baby carrier costume: Spider

Baby carrier costume: Spider

This creepy crawly costume uses supplies you likely already have on hand, and it's no-sew!

Rayna Schwartz

Baby carrier costume: Pineapple

Baby carrier costume: Pineapple

The hot tropical sun isn't far away with this bright getup. The best part? The costume will grow with your child, easily altered for a toddler.

Rayna Schwartz

Baby carrier costume: Shark

Baby carrier costume: Shark

Be the talk of the deep seas with this frightfully cute shark costume.

Rayna Schwartz

5 fun Halloween costume shops in Calgary

5 fun Halloween costume shops in Calgary

Find just the right costume or accessory at one of these independent shops.

Amy Valm

3 great Halloween costume shops in Winnipeg

3 great Halloween costume shops in Winnipeg

If finding a Halloween costume is on your to-do list, be sure to check out these awesome costume shops.

Amy Valm

9 great birthday party places in Ottawa

Birthday parties

9 great birthday party places in Ottawa

Sail on a pirate ship, try space food, take a karate lesson or learn Nigerian drumming—kid’s party options are plentiful in Ottawa.

Alex Mlynek

10 exciting places to host your birthday party in Calgary

Birthday parties

10 exciting places to host your birthday party in Calgary

Take a slide down a luge track or go on a wagon ride—10 great ideas for your kid’s next birthday party

Alex Mlynek

7 best Halloween costume shops in Montreal

7 best Halloween costume shops in Montreal

Gear up for the Halloween season and get ghoulish (or, you know, pretty and cute) at one of these awesome costume shops.

Amy Valm

10 great Halloween costume stores in Toronto and the GTA

10 great Halloween costume stores in Toronto and the GTA

Finding the perfect Halloween garb isn't difficult with these awesome costume stores.

Amy Valm

10 fun places to host your kid’s birthday in Atlantic Canada

10 fun places to host your kid’s birthday in Atlantic Canada

Get cirque lessons, go out for a spa day or become a museum night manager —make your next birthday party one to remember.

Alex Mlynek

Kids' books we love for 2015

Kids' books we love for 2015

Each month we discover our favourite new books. Check back regularly to see what we’re adding to our library.

Today's Parent

Throw a Star Wars party

Birthday parties

Throw a Star Wars party

Turning your living room into a galaxy far, far away is easy. With these fun (and Yoda-approved) Star Wars party ideas, strong, the force is.

Amy Valm

10 places in Winnipeg to host your next birthday party

Birthday parties

10 places in Winnipeg to host your next birthday party

Whether it’s exploring a four-seater plane, playing with puppies or navigating a corn maze, there’s a unique party option for your kid’s next birthday.

Alex Mlynek