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Exploring Canada Together: Making Memories Across the Maritimes
With the increasing tensions south of the border, more Canadian families are choosing to travel within their own country. Free admissions to many Canadian...
Playgrounds They Will Ask to Go Back to
Kids and parents look for different things in a playground.The most important thing I look for is safety. It's a good habit to walk...
Thrifting: Giving items a second life (while saving money!)
There comes a point in every child's life when she no longer wants her parents to pick out her clothes or styles. My daughters...
Lice: A Horror Story
As I brush my teeth at 2am, I see something out of the corner of my eye. I feel like I am in a...
The Cool of Volunteering at School
The school bell rings. The children will be entering the classroom in seconds.I'm in my daughter's Grade 2 classroom, about to be in the...
Sport From The Spectator’s Seat
I leave work early. I am excited and nervous for my son to play his first handball game at his school. It's the first...
Recharge Your Batteries
“Will you be back for bedtime, Mom?”“No, Dad is taking care of bedtime tonight. But I'll give you the biggest hug and kiss now.”I...
We’re that House
“Whose cat is that?” asks my daughter’s friend’s mom as a cat darts through our open front door.“That’s Thomas, our friend’s cat,” I reply.“Wow,...
Sparking Spring Break Joy
Spring means it’s time to play outside—even in the rain! Or, if it’s too blustery, play inside in a small group (while still following...
Much Ado About Midriffs
When I was 14, I worked in a consignment store as a cashier. One shift, I was wearing a cream-coloured sweater that showed my...
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