Sometimes, the home decor we love in stores is just a little out of our price range. Here are some smart home hacks that even kids can help with.

Home hacks: 13 easy DIY projects

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Home office: 8 professional organization tips

DIY project: Painted magazine-rack-turned-book-holder

Crafting for kids: DIY personalized tote bag

Crafts

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.

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Activities

Bring a taste of the tropics to your winter fete with this sweet and sunny fruit.

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Cowabunga: How to throw a Ninja Turtles party 

Birthday party ideas

From birthday party decorations and kid-friendly finger foods to the coolest kids party ideas, learn how to throw the best kids' birthday parties ever. 

Birthday parties

Alfresco adventures await active families at these summer-ready ski resorts.

Ski resorts in summer: 15 Canadian hot spots

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Smugglers' Notch: Summer family destination (yes!)

Canada's best summer resorts for families

Why you should underschedule your kids’ summer

Outdoor activities

Think your dishwasher can only clean dishes? Think again. Here are 10 ways your dishwasher can make (nearly) everything in your home sparkle.

10 things you didn't know your dishwasher could do

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Spring cleaning: How to get your kids to help

How to clean the house in 10 minutes or less

9 DIY household hacks every parent should know

Study explores link between dishwashers and kids’ allergy risk

Organization

This simple six&#x2d;step method will get all your kids' clothes into their suitcases, with room to spare!

How to pack kids' clothes

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First-aid kit essentials for family travel 

Family travel: 26 kid-friendly city hotels 

The debate: Should kids miss school for a family vacation? 

Family travel

We've got the clues to help you solve this elementary planning puzzle.

Birthday party ideas: Detective theme

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Indoor Activities

Get excited, midwest! Here is a list of a few of our favourite Saskatoon playgrounds.

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Canadian playgrounds: 18 great outdoor parks

These five easy "let's get messy" games, crafts and activities will help expose your toddler to new textures and materials.

5 sensory activities and crafts for kids

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It's time to learn the right way to load your dishwasher.

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 10 things you didn’t know your dishwasher could do

Organization: 10 helpful tips to transform your home

These will definitely put a smile on her face! Print off one of these cute Mother's Day coupons.

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The best spas for Mother’s Day across Canada

Gifts

The East Coast features some amazing play areas. Go explore one of these great Martimes playgrounds.

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Grab the kids and go have some fun at one of these awesome Montreal playgrounds.

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Whether your little one is a fan of the Jedi Masters or the Evil Empire, we've rounded up 11 great picks for every type of Star Wars fan.

Star Wars: 11 out-of-this-galaxy gifts

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The Family Channel premieres LEGO: The Yoda Chronicles

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids

Trying to find a sweet way to celebrate Mother's Day? Try one of these top spas!

Best spas for Mother's day across Canada

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10 ideas for dads to plan the perfect Mother's Day

Mother's Day: 12 fun ways to create a family tree

Guide for dads: How to avoid ruining Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Leah Rumack takes her family on a picturesque trip through the Eastern Townships of Quebec.

Family fun in Quebec

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How to do Disney without losing your mind!

Ultimate guide to family road trips in Canada

10 things that will likely happen on your family road trip 

Kiwis are one of the more difficult fruits to slice and dice. Here's a simple way to peel one in three easy steps.

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Food

We’re number one! Reward your kids for good deeds and jobs well done with these creative homemade prize ribbons. Craft expert Kalpna Patel shows you how to make them with this step-by-step video tutorial. <strong>Check out more <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/videos/">craft videos.</a></strong>

Watch super crafter Kalpna Patel show an easy prize ribbon craft for kids in our short video.

Prize ribbon craft for kids by Kalpna Patel

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Satisfy your family’s sweet tooth with a quintessentially Canadian outing.

All the best maple syrup farms & festivals in Canada

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Check out our favourite household hacks to combat sticky messes and keep toys germ&#x2d;free.

9 household hacks every parent should know

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IKEA hacks: 10 budget-friendly furniture DIYs

Sharing a room with baby: 8 space-saving ideas

Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained? Visit one of these awesome, kid-friendly museums and art galleries in Canada.

Best museums and art galleries across Canada

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Best science and discovery centres across Canada

Activities

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How to throw a pineapple party

Ski resorts in summer: 15 Canadian hot spots

10 things you didn't know your dishwasher could do

How to Pack a Suitcase for Kids (it's easy!)

Birthday party ideas: Detective theme

5 exciting Saskatoon playgrounds

5 sensory activities and crafts for kids

How to load your dishwasher (properly!)

10 Mother's Day coupons—for what she really wants

7 great Atlantic Canada playgrounds

6 Montreal playgrounds you need to check out

Star Wars: 11 out-of-this-galaxy gifts

The best spas for Mother's Day across Canada

Family fun in Quebec

How to peel a kiwi

Crafting for kids: Homemade prize ribbons

All the best maple syrup farms and festivals in Canada

9 DIY household hacks every parent should know

Best museums and art galleries across Canada