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What's Going On This Weekend In Toronto

by Katie

April 09, 2009

There is lots to do this long weekend in Toronto and it looks like the weather is going to act like it is Spring time (if there is any more snow, I might just go more insane than I already am.) Have a great weekend everyone!

Visit Colborne Lodge in High Park to learn about Easter Traditions of years past. Children can decorate eggs and admired all the beautiful and intricate Ukraninan eggs on display.

Gibson House (Yonge right at North York Centre subway) is open this Saturday through Monday and is hosting demonstrations of 19th century cookery plus family activities in the hands-on discovery gallery.

Toronto Zoo's Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza runs Friday through Sunday from 9:30 to 3:30 daily. Easter eggs are in the animal exhibit this weekend where Easter keepers will be giving talks and maybe the Easter Bunny might make an appearance or two. There also might be some chocolate treats to be found for those on the hunt.

Theatre Direct Canada presents Walking The Tightrope, an original play by Mike Kenny. This play tackles the difficult topic of a child dealing with loss and change. A young girl and her grandfather spend their annual visit together, but this year Nanny Queenie is no longer with them. Aimed at children five and up, this play runs until May 3rd at the Artscape Wychwood Barns (Christie & St. Clair St. West). Ticket and information available at the Theatre Direct Canada website.

The All About Pets Show will be going all weekend, Friday through Sunday at the International Centre (6900 Airport Road, Mississauga). This will probably make for a fun day, there will be a cat show, dogs demonstrating fly ball, a doggie fashion show (seriously), along with some birds and pet trainers who are there to talk pets. Also, do you know Maggie from the Cesar's commercials - the one that steals shoes? She will be there an available for photos. Kids under five are free.

Top Five Easy Ways to Make Easter Greener

by Katie

April 07, 2009

In an effort to be more earth-friendly (we try, we really do but we fail, yes we fail but we still try) I’m making some changes to our Easter baskets. No one in the family will probably notice, but I’ll feel a bit smug inside on Easter Sunday because I’ll be thinking I’ve made a difference. And I also might think I just saved the world a little bit because sometimes my imagination gets away from me like that. No actually, I like the feeling of being a hero so just to make myself a bit more heroic, I will share my tips with you in an effort to spread the word. And maybe some one will leave a green-living tip for me to try so they can share in that hero-feeling too.
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