holidays

52 Jolly Christmas Books for Kids

52 Jolly Christmas Books for Kids

Gather around the fireplace with hot chocolate in hand and read these classic Christmas tales to your kids!

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Whatever, haters: I'm LOVING coming up with Elf on the Shelf ideas

Whatever, haters: I'm LOVING coming up with Elf on the Shelf ideas

It's possible the novelty might wear off. But for now, it’s boatloads of fun, and gives us all something extra to look forward to in the mornings.

Christine Persaud

I'm raising my kids as non-believers

I'm raising my kids as non-believers

We never told our kids Santa was coming down the chimney because he wasn't. Every family needs to decide how to tell kids about Santa.

Kendra Stanton Lee

Food banks: What they need, what they don't

Food banks: What they need, what they don't

Check out which food and toiletry items food banks need most before donating goods to your local food bank, homeless shelter, or soup kitchen

Alex Mlynek

Kid volunteers: Raising children who give back

Kid volunteers: Raising children who give back

Many families focus on charity at the holidays, but how can parents raise kid volunteers who give back and practice charity all year long?

Alex Mlynek

Here's what experts say about quarantining before Christmas so you can see your family

Here's what experts say about quarantining before Christmas so you can see your family

It’s not recommended, but Canadians desperate for connection in the middle of a pandemic might do it anyway. Is there any way to make your Christmas gathering safe?

Erin Pepler

Christmas will be OK—take it from this Jewish mom

Christmas will be OK—take it from this Jewish mom

When lockdown started, a Passover seder on Zoom seemed ridiculous. But two high holidays later, this mom can attest to the resilience of holidays.

Lea Zeltserman

10 DIY Christmas ornaments

10 DIY Christmas ornaments

Get the family together and create these super easy and festive DIY Christmas ornaments.

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Why I will never, ever set a leprechaun trap

Why I will never, ever set a leprechaun trap

Holidays at my house will not be extra special—I don’t need any more mom performance anxiety by making a leprechaun trap.

Lola Augustine Brown

How to manage your baby or toddler's sleep schedule over the holidays

How to manage your baby or toddler's sleep schedule over the holidays

All the travel and family events this time of year can mean missed naps and bedtimes for your kids. Here's how to manage sleep schedules over the holidays.

Vanessa Milne

All I want for Christmas is to not be in charge of Christmas

All I want for Christmas is to not be in charge of Christmas

I’ve had enough of doing all the shopping, wrapping, decorating and prepping. This year, all I want for Christmas is to be a guest at my own celebration.

Leah McLaren

16 essential holiday cookie recipes

16 essential holiday cookie recipes

Candy canes and chocolate Santas are sweet, but we all know cookies rule Christmas. These ones are so good, you won’t want to swap.

Chatelaine

A holiday cookie exchange is the best excuse to get the family together

A holiday cookie exchange is the best excuse to get the family together

Even kids can get behind a holiday party when there are cookies involved.

Irene Ngo

Made-in-Canada gifts for relatives who are impossible to buy for

Made-in-Canada gifts for relatives who are impossible to buy for

From bourbon maple syrup and satin scrunchies to boob-inspired ceramics and pineapple-habanero hot sauce, here are 50 homegrown gifts that you’ll be truly excited to give this year.

Andréanne Dion

This is the best day to book holiday travel

This is the best day to book holiday travel

We talked to experts to find out when is the best day to book flights for your next vacay, so that you snag the best travel deal.

Karen Kwan

There's something for everyone with this year's best advent calendars

There's something for everyone with this year's best advent calendars

From essential oils to gourmet gummies to cheese (yes, cheese!)

Andréanne Dion

Why you shouldn’t force your kids to hug relatives

Why you shouldn’t force your kids to hug relatives

Forcing your child to hug an aunt or uncle might seem like an education in kindness, but you’re actually teaching them a dangerous lesson about consent.

Nadine Thornhill

Why the Elf on the Shelf will never be welcome in my home

Why the Elf on the Shelf will never be welcome in my home

"Keeping up the charade every December is exhausting. Choose one, kids: Elf on the Shelf or Dinner on the Table."

Karen Green

The ultimate holiday meal: 60 mouthwatering recipes

The ultimate holiday meal: 60 mouthwatering recipes

Get it here: ALL the holiday recipes. We've rounded up our favourites that will take you from breakfast to appetizers to dessert and everything in between.

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17 crazy Elf on the Shelf ideas

17 crazy Elf on the Shelf ideas

We kind of feel like the Grinch saying this, but these elf ideas are a little too far outside the box (or should we say shelf) for us.

Davina Sinnatamby