Checking out Ottawa’s Funatorium Explorium

When I was first approached about the Funatorium Explorium I couldn't wrap my head around the idea at first. I'll spare you similar kinds of wonderings and describe it as it really is: two giant halls in Ottawa's CE Centre (which is near the airport) filled with all kinds of things for families … Continue reading →

A bit about Ottawa’s own Funatorium Explorium

Mark your calendars! There is a really interesting event coming up that Ottawa families might enjoy and I wanted to post about it here. It's called the Funatorium Explorium, a catch-it-before-it's-gone kind of occasion (like when the circus comes to town!), and an fun opportunity for parents and … Continue reading →

A drop of red and a drop of blue – icicles for me, icicles for you

This week's kid-friendly activity (admittedly I am stretching the definition of "craft" here) over at Canadian Family Magazine is a wee DIY for Rainbow Icicles. You can read it here. Behold! In case you're wondering, these are not designed to be edible, although I suppose you can make … Continue reading →

The view from the top of Carlington Hill

It's a sledding secret in this part of Ottawa. Have you been sledding at Carlington Hill, just behind Dulude arena? We went skating there yesterday and followed it up with a couple runs down this big ol' hill. Do you know it used to be a ski hill? It's no surprise. We haven't been … Continue reading →

Pine cone craftiness

Normally Ottawa would be under a thick layer of snow right now, but it's sunny and a balmy 3 degrees. This is now we managed to scavenge pine cones on the way home from school last week. Sarah and I used them to make a special Christmas centrepiece. You can get the whole DIY over at the Canadian … Continue reading →

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Checking out Ottawa’s Funatorium Explorium

A bit about Ottawa’s own Funatorium Explorium

A drop of red and a drop of blue – icicles for me, icicles for you

The view from the top of Carlington Hill

Pine cone craftiness