Camping 2009 vignette #1 – The Where

When we first started camping we realized that if we didn't book our campsite five months ahead of time we'd be totally SOL by the time summer holidays came around. Back in February we were browsing the Ontario Parks website for information about Achray, a campground on the East side … Continue reading →

March Break activities for kids in Ottawa

I had a very nice chat with a CBC radio producer yesterday about fun, family-friendly March Break activities for Ottawa children. I gave her all ideas I had (many of which were from a recent Savvy Mom article) and she invited me to come to the studio to talk about it Monday afternoon on All in a … Continue reading →

The Fishbowl guide to surviving Ottawa winter with kids

We've been invited to our neighbor's place for a Snow Day lunch today. I love this idea. It's pretty easy to make a big pot of chili or stew and invite the neighbors over to share. Throw in a bottle of wine (to be shared while the kids play) ... it's a pretty good way to spend the afternoon. … Continue reading →

Activities for your family advent calendar

Subtitle: Because memories last longer than a sugar high. I've had a couple people email me, wondering what kind of activities would be best for the Family Advent Calendar. I like mixing it up with things we need to do anyway - like pick out our tree and decorate the house - and others that … Continue reading →

Keeping it small

I’ve been thinking a lot about shopping, holidays, consumer goods, and our messed up economy since my Wal-Mart post. A reader also recently reminded me of The Story of Stuff. This Christmas I’m going to try my best to do it up big, but keep it small. It’s my new motto: Do it big, … Continue reading →

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Camping 2009 vignette #1 – The Where

March Break activities for kids in Ottawa

The Fishbowl guide to surviving Ottawa winter with kids

Activities for your family advent calendar

Keeping it small