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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.

Free printable malt shop party invite

Free printable malt shop party invite

Download our free printable malt shop party invite to throw a fun time-warp birthday bash.

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7 awesome apps for snow days

7 awesome apps for snow days

Next time a snow day rolls around, keep your kids busy with these entertaining and educational apps.

Amber Mac

11 tips to save time and money at the grocery store

11 tips to save time and money at the grocery store

Whether you're shopping for a family of two or ten, these 11 tips and tricks will help you save time and money at the grocery store.

Louise Gleeson

3 exercises to tone your pregnant belly

3 exercises to tone your pregnant belly

Yes, you can still tone your tummy muscles while pregnant! Try these moves to strengthen your core and support your back.

Samantha Montpetit-Huynh

The secret to getting kids to pack their school lunches

The secret to getting kids to pack their school lunches

Here's our handy six-step guide to helping your kids pack their own school lunches. All it takes is a little prep on your end.

Karine Ewart

Concussions: Kids should avoid texting and homework

Concussions: Kids should avoid texting and homework

Hockey parents take note: a new study offers important recommendations for kids with concussions.

Jenny Charlesworth

How to keep your kids warm in the winter

How to keep your kids warm in the winter

Getting little ones bundled up can be a hassle. Try some of these reader suggestions to help get you out the door.

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Pirate ship

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Pirate ship

Ahoy, me hearties! This pirate ship cake is one of our most popular birthday cake ideas—with both kids and adults. It looks impressive but is easy to make.

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New Year's Eve word search (printable)

New Year's Eve word search (printable)

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Your favourite family-friendly movies of 2013

Your favourite family-friendly movies of 2013

We asked, you answered. Here are your picks for the best family-friendly movies of 2013.

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Singalong fun: Lyrics to Christmas songs

Singalong fun: Lyrics to Christmas songs

Get ready to sing the night away this holiday season with these easy-to-follow lyrics to Christmas songs.

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5 ways to get the whole family fit

5 ways to get the whole family fit

Annabel Fitzsimmons

10 holiday maternity fashions

10 holiday maternity fashions

Deck your baby bump out in style this holiday season with these maternity fashions.

Dana Dougherty Reinke

Best skating rinks across the country

Best skating rinks across the country

Whether you're looking to play a game of pickup hockey or practise your figure eights, we've rounded up our favourite family-friendly rinks across Canada.

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In theatres: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

In theatres: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Emily Rivas got a sneak peek at the sequel to The Hobbit. Check out her review!

Emily Rivas

When kids fly solo: Travel tips

When kids fly solo: Travel tips

Travel tips to make your junior traveller’s first unaccompanied flight easy and stress free.

Susan Goldberg

Holiday gifts for pets: Our top picks

Holiday gifts for pets: Our top picks

Let Fifi and Fido join in the holiday fun this season with our favourite gifts for pets.

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Holiday gifts from Toronto: Our top picks

Holiday gifts from Toronto: Our top picks

If you like giving locally-made and sourced presents, our guide to gifts from Toronto has you covered!

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Gender-neutral toys: 8 great picks

Gender-neutral toys: 8 great picks

Tired of the same old superheroes and pink princesses? These smart gender-neutral toys bust sugar-and-spice stereotypes and invite everyone to play.

Sasha Emmons

5 DIY gift-wrapping ideas

5 DIY gift-wrapping ideas

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