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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.

How to pick the best Christmas tree

How to pick the best Christmas tree

Ornaments? Twinkling lights? Check. Now you need to decide on the type of tree. Here's how to pick the best Christmas tree.

Katie Dupuis

Now trending on Google: 9 Halloween costumes for kids

Now trending on Google: 9 Halloween costumes for kids

We've rounded up the hottest costumes this year.

Emily Rivas

25 places to view fall colours

25 places to view fall colours

We list some of the best places to view fall colours across the country.

Ashlee Campbell

11 Reader-Approved Rainy Day Activities

11 Reader-Approved Rainy Day Activities

Enjoy these creative, reader-approved activities to keep your kids busy on rainy days.

Today's Parent staff

Book nook: Cozy reading spaces for kids

Book nook: Cozy reading spaces for kids

Create a special reading space for your avid bookworm with these inspirational book nook ideas.

Kristy Woudstra

Fall books: 15 new titles for all ages

Fall books: 15 new titles for all ages

Sit back, relax and get cozy with your young readers as the leaves start to change with these new fall books.

Emily Piccinin

Frozen's Let it Go voted best car song for kids

Frozen's Let it Go voted best car song for kids

New survey shows Frozen's Let it Go is the top travel song for families. To commemorate the occasion, we've collected fun videos of family sing-a-longs!

Amy Valm

15 store-bought Halloween costumes under $25

15 store-bought Halloween costumes under $25

With price points to match every budget, these Halloween costumes are sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike.

Ashley Bennion

Kids' crafts: New Crafting for Kids video series!

Kids' crafts: New Crafting for Kids video series!

Watch some of Canada's best crafters make crazy-cool kids crafts.

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Crafting for kids: Homemade wrapping paper

Crafting for kids: Homemade wrapping paper

Dress up your gifts with these three DIY decorative homemade wrapping paper ideas from craft expert Kalpna Patel.

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Crafting for kids: Painted rock magnets

Crafting for kids: Painted rock magnets

Spend a rainy day painting this simple rock magnets craft with your favourite kids. See how easy it is in our short video tutorial with Darcy Allan.

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Kids' recipes: New Today's Parent Cooking With Kids video series

Kids' recipes: New Today's Parent Cooking With Kids video series

Introducing the new Today's Parent Cooking With Kids video series! Get great kids recipes, and inspire your picky eater to become passionate about food.

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Crafting for kids: Homemade greeting cards

Crafting for kids: Homemade greeting cards

These easy, homemade greeting cards, will delight grandparents. Watch how this handprint craft is done in our video tutorial with Darcy Allan.

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Crafting for kids: DIY personalized tote bag

Crafting for kids: DIY personalized tote bag

See how easy it is to screen-print onto plain canvas and make awesome DIY personalized tote bags for kids with our easy, short craft video feat. Darcy Allan

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How to keep hockey equipment fresh

How to keep hockey equipment fresh

Keep kids' hockey equipment stink-free with these four easy steps.

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Crafting for kids: Zippy pencil case

Crafting for kids: Zippy pencil case

Watch this video to see DIY queen Tiffany Pratt’s cool duct tape craft. Your kids will love their new super-cute DIY pencil case.

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Printable tags for your candy-corn apples

Printable tags for your candy-corn apples

Use our slightly scary printable tags to dress your candy corn apple treats.

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Crafting for kids: Decorated desk caddy

Crafting for kids: Decorated desk caddy

Organization and creativity combine in this fun craft for kids, made entirely with recycled materials.

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Crafting for kids: Braided DIY accessories

Crafting for kids: Braided DIY accessories

Grab an old cotton towel, some dye and a pair of scissors and you’ve got beautiful DIY accessories from Tiffany Pratt.

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Labour Day weekend: What to do from coast to coast

Labour Day weekend: What to do from coast to coast

Make the most of the Labour Day weekend with these fun activities in our favourite Canadian cities.

Jody Robbins