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Year of the Ox

January 22, 2009

This coming Monday, January 26th rings in the Chinese New Year, and this is the Year of the Ox. The Ox symbolizes prosperity through hard work. Hey, let's hear it for prosperity (always good) and a little hard work never hurts (too much). Booyah! Anyhow, on that day, my daughter and her classmates will be celebrating the Lunar New Year and I'm looking forward to hearing all about her  Read more...

Haunted Hallowe'en for the entire family

October 21, 2008

Exactly how scared do you and your loved ones want to be on Hallowe'en because there are lots of spooky-riffic things going on in Toronto. If you are looking for a haunted house: Casa Loma has turned into the Haunted Mansion just in time for all Hallows Eve. This coming weekend on the 25th and 26th of October, Casa Loma becomes the Haunted Mansion, with ghosts, goblins, dragons, a haunted  Read more...

It's pirate time

June 26, 2008

Gigi hovers between tomboy and girly-girl each and every day. I never know if I should be preparing myself for a day of tea parties and dolly daycare or y'ar mateys and plank walking. Personally, I prefer the later though there are times when a sedate cup of tea with Miss Tweetybird is just the ticket. By the way, always keep an eye on Miss Tweetybird because she's apt to sneak a few extra rice  Read more...

Art classes for preschoolers

June 09, 2008

Gigi is a lover of crayons and pens. This has made me simultaneously happy and frustrated. Happy because I love LOVE painting, drawing, and creating art in many mediums with various levels of talent. Frustrated because her chosen mediums generally crayon and pens are sometimes used on furniture and walls when supervision becomes lax. I've been forced to count the supplies and conduct surprise  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in toronto

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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