The family that skis together…

All four of us finally have skis. We have been renting skis for the girls for the past few years (you can read more about cross-country ski rental in this post) and it was fine, but I'm happy that we finally have our own skis and don't have to worry about borrowing/returning/etc. We've decided … Continue reading →

Looking for things to do in Ottawa? How about apple picking?

I cannot explain why we've never been apple picking before now. It just never worked out for us, but after we published a round-up of readers' fave places to pick apples in Capital Parent Newspaper I KNEW that this had to be the year we finally did it. And I am so glad we did. Just look what … Continue reading →

Cool things to do with dad on Father’s Day… in Ottawa!

The marketing of Father's Day (and Mother's Day now that I think about it) bugs me because it lumps all people into a bunch of predictable stereotypes. Moms CLEARLY like to garden, wear perfume, and bake. And looking at the gift ideas in all the magazines right now you'd think that all dads … Continue reading →

A birthday party for a new 12-year old and a giveaway from Funhaven Ottawa!)

A significant part of Sarah's Birthday Weekend 2013 went down at Funhaven (a Fishbowl patron FYI) on Saturday. This made me very happy because (a) I knew everyone would have a great time and (b) it's been a busy week around here and I knew I wouldn't have to do anything other than show up. Party … Continue reading →

Trail 24. Or is it 25? Nevermind. It’s another great XC ski trail in Ottawa!

We decided that we wanted to explore different cross-country ski trails around Ottawa (with special emphasis on the family-friendly ones) so that's what we're doing.... slowly but surely. Our most recent discovery? P6 along the NCC network of trails (click here for a map) in the Stony Swamp … Continue reading →

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The family that skis together…

Looking for things to do in Ottawa? How about apple picking?

Cool things to do with dad on Father’s Day… in Ottawa!

A birthday party for a new 12-year old and a giveaway from Funhaven Ottawa!)

Trail 24. Or is it 25? Nevermind. It’s another great XC ski trail in Ottawa!