Toronto’s Best Public Schools
Like last year, the return to school is filled with stress this fall thanks this year to the Delta variant. My little one misses his friends so much I don’t feel like online is the path for us but I’m definitely worried about him going back. Becasue of Covid and the cancellation of province wide […]
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Support your local bookstore! Halloween at Mable’s Fables
People who know me know how much I love Mabel’s Fables in Leaside. They are such a great place to build a love of reading in kids, but they’ve been hit hard by Covid. This Halloween, for those who are not trick or treating, a spooky book to read aloud would be a great way […]
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Out and About in Toronto: Uncle Betty’s
Every year our family does dinner and a movie for the last day of school. This year it was trickier than usual but Uncle Betty’s came through and opened their new patio just in time! The owner and staff are just as great as before and optimistic about the patio being able to hopefully save their […]
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Out and About in Toronto: Pure Magic Vacations
My dear friend Tricia Madill lives in Lawrence Park with her husband and two Disney obsessed girls. A consummate professional, with more than a decade of experience planning executive travel, her passion is designing customized Disney itineraries from scratch. Having used her services, I know she has an unprecedented level of knowledge and understands what goes […]
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Out and About in Toronto: Lawrence Park School
One of the kindest corners in North Toronto is the Lawrence Park School. It is a half day preschool with enriched toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and summer programs for children ages 18 months to 6 years. Working as a Realtor, I didn’t need my son at a full day nursery school but I knew I still […]
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Disney World with Little Ones
What a crazy month: work, end of school concerts and graduation, and my husband’s and my first holiday in two years! Here in this family we have some HUGE Star Wars fans so we wanted to take advantage of the Star Wars Weekend at Disney World. We didn’t travel last year because we were so […]
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Victoria Day Trifle Recipe
Victoria Day and the long weekend are almost here! We will be off to Centreville to go to the Sick Kids Teddy Bear Picnic as well as fireworks at Canada’s Wonderland. As for the menu, in our family, I am known for my trifle and Victoria Day is the perfect time to make it. We […]
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Out and About in Toronto: Mabel’s Fables
By far, one of the very best independent bookstores in the city is Mabel’s Fables, tucked onto the corner of Hillsdale Avenue at 662 Mount Pleasant Road. It’s a magical experience, right out of a fairy tale itself. The store is ruled over by Mabel the Cat, and you almost expect her to speak, the […]
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10 Tips for Moving with Kids
Let’s face it. Moving can be tough on kids. Here are some ways to make the transition as stress-free as possible for everyone. 1. Have a Family Meeting Make it special with their favourite dinner and dessert. Tell your kids why you are moving and why you are excited. Stay enthusiastic. Tell them all the […]
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