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What's Going on in Toronto This Weekend

by Katie

June 11, 2009

The weather promises to be somewhat June like this weekend so get thee family OUTSIDE!

It's the closing weekend of Luminato and if you haven't caught any of the activities yet, you are missing a really fun and inspiring time. What excites me the most is the Cirque du Soleil "encounters" that will be taking place around the Harbourfront Centre and The Music Garden approximately every 30 minutes. How often can you see the most amazing circus in the world do mini-performances for free? The family program at Luminato is hosted by my favourite fun factory: The Bunch Family. See all the details for the weekend activities at their site.

Also in the artistic inspiration arena is art09 which is taking place today through Sunday  at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This is another family-friendly event where local and international artists show off their creations and children can make their own in a supervised family arts & crafts area. Children are encouraged to create a message of hope to attach to The Tree of Hope that will be presented to SickKids hospital after the show.

This Saturday, the entire family is invited for an afternoon of Kids Krafts at Mackenzie House (82 Bond Street), the home of Toronto's first mayor William Lyon Mackenzie. Children can participate in historically based activities and make a craft between noon and 4:30pm. Call 416 392 6915 for more information.

Also on Saturday at Woodside Square Library (1571 Sandhurst Circle) drop by between 11 am and noon to make a special craft for Dad at the Celebrate Dad session.

On Sunday Ontario Place is hosting The Childcare Show between 10 and 5pm. This Expo is a family-friendly event where parents can meet childcare professionals to learn more about childcare, educational and recreational activities in the Greater Toronto Area.

Also on Sunday at McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg (10365 Islington Avenue), Summer Magic is taking place. The Poynter family are putting on a magic and comedy show for the entire family to enjoy. Drop by between 11am and 4pm (shows at 12:30 and 2:30)

What's Going on in Toronto This Weekend

by Katie

June 04, 2009

This weekend there are quite a few things going on around town and I'll be hosting one of the events (warning: self-promotion ahead) so if you are free on Saturday...

I'm hosting a BlogHer Toronto get together this Saturday morning at the Don Mills Brickworks between 10 and 12pm (see full details here) and we'd love any blog-hers to join in. It's family friendly -- I'll be bringing Gigi -- and we will be hanging out, enjoying the sunshine and farmer's market. I'll bring the coffee, you just bring your beautiful blogging self. Let me know here if you can make it.

Also on Saturday, Bunch is hosting a free family block party at Yonge-Dundas Square as part of the Luminato Festival!. Here are the details:

Children are invited to make banners for the next weekend's closing events of Luminato. Sounds like fun, so I think we'll try to do both.

Also going on this weekend:

Mackenzie House (82 Bond Street)

This Saturday, the entire family is invited for an afternoon of Kids Krafts at the home of Toronto's first mayor William Lyon Mackenzie. Children can participate in historically based activities and make a craft between noon and 4:30pm. Call 416 392 6915 for more information.

Harbourfront Centre

Luminato presents Red Sky Performance: Tono. Tono is a form of dance that links the Indiginous cultures of Canada, Mongolia, and China. Performances on Saturday at 4pm and 8pm and on Sunday at 4pm. For more information visit the Luminato website.

Nathan Phillips Square

Walk Now for Autism is a short 3km family-friendly walk taking place this Sunday to raise money for autisim research and awareness. There will be games, activites and entertainment for all ages. The walk starts at 10am at Nathan Phillips Square but festivities begin at 8:30 am.

What's Going on in Toronto This Weekend

by Katie

May 07, 2009

You mean besides Mother’s Day?

Scratch that: Mother's Day is the most important thing going on this weekend (IMHO) so here are lots of mom-themed activities to do with the people who make Mom the person she is today (sleep-deprived and insane.)

To kick it off, there is the annual pre-Mother’s Day Bunch Family bash which is where I will be this Saturday afternoon with family in tow (details below).

Bunch Family Dance Party: Glam Rock Pre-Mother's Day Edition

Takes place Saturday afternoon from 2-5pm at The Courthouse (57 Adelaide Street East) and the theme is Glam Rock baby! So dig out the shiny pants, New York Dolls tee, and anything that will make your family look more Ziggy Stardust and come dancing. The crew from TVO Pop It will be there to share dance moves, there will be bowie inspired face painting, and lots of other glitter-inspired "we love mom" activities. Advanced tickets highly recommended. Visit the Bunch Family website for ticket purchase details.

Other Mother's Day activities going on around town:

Chinese Brush Painting for Mother's Day at Woodside Square Library (1571 Sandhurst Circle)

To compliment both Asian Heritage Month and Mother's Day a children's workshop will take place from 11 - 12:30 pm on Saturday. Children will create a brush painting to give as a gift to mom on her special day. All materials provided and registration can be done via phone 416 396 8979.

Mother's Day Celebration at Humber Summit Library (2990 Islington Avenue)

There will be a one-hour story time and craft session starting at 2pm at the library and children will make a special gift for mom. Registration is required so call ahead 416 395 5840.

Happy Mother's Day at St. Lawrence Library (171 Front Street East)

Listen to stories that celebrate mom then make a craft to give her on Sunday. The one hour session starts at 2pm and is recommended for children ages four and up (416 393 7655).

Mother's Day at the Toronto Zoo

Meet some other kinds of moms - as in "other species". Springtime means parent animals are abundant at one of our favorite weekend excursions. Walk on the wild side with Mom (and Dad) on Sunday between 9 and 6pm.

Mother's Day Tea at Spadina Museum (285 Spadina Road)

Enjoy an afternoon tea with Mom in the beautiful Spadina House and gardens. A must for any ladies-in-waiting. Two seatings at 12:30 and 2:30pm on Sunday. Advanced tickets are required. For more information call 416 392 6910 x305.

Trainspotting: Preschooler Edition

by Katie

April 28, 2009

Looking to do some trainspotting with the kids? Toronto is filled with all kinds of trains: street cars, subways, GO, Via and CNRail. We hear them in the early morning and rarely a day goes by without seeing at least one kind of train on tracks. I'm not sure what the magic is behind trains, but even I love to watch one fly by almost as much as Gigi. Ever since she was a little baby, she has loved the woosh of the subway. Thank goodness she also has the smarts to stay waaaay behind the yellow line when the train rushes into the station.
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Crossing Number Six off The List: The CN Tower

by Katie

April 06, 2009

We can cross one of the “must-do activities” off the list! Last week, we went up the CN Tower with friends and spent a fun couple of hours overlooking all of Toronto and the Lake. Any reservations I had about Gigi being scared evaporated as soon as I saw her make her way to the front of the glass elevator to watch the city shrink before her eyes. Trains we had just passed in the PATH looked so tiny as we zoomed up 113 storeys in about a minute. I seriously thought she might freak out but nope, not a chance. This girl danced on the glass floor, lay down so I could take her picture, and ran around on the 114th storey outdoor deck full tilt.

What's going on in Toronto This Weekend

by Katie

March 26, 2009

It may be raining this weekend but the temperatures are on the plus side and rain doesn't need to be shovelled. There's lots going on in and around the city so there is no excuse to get outside with the family. Unless you are really lazy. Like me ;)

Saturday March 28th
Starwatch & Earth Hour
TVO and the Ontario Science Centre need you to get outside with the kids after dark, and count the stars around the Big Dipper. Then they want you to compare the results found during Earth Hour on Saturday night. Enter the data online to help answer the question "Do you see more stars during Earth Hour?" Full details on how to participate can be found at TVOkids.com and OSC sites via the Earth Hour links.

Saturday Senanigans at the Bata Shoe Museum
This weekend the Bata Shoe Museum hosts the Annual Toronto Festival of Storytelling where children can listening to tales told by some of the best storytellers around. There are sessions for children 5 and under, and children 6 through 10. Session details can be found on the website. Readings are scheduled during both the morning and afternoon on Saturday and Sunday.

Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival at Kortright and Bruce's Mill
Tap into some of sweetness and spend a day in the beautiful outdoors, eating pancakes and going on wagon rides. Runs both Saturday and Sunday full details on their website.

It's Maple Syrup Time
MapleTowne is open at Mountsberg Conservation Area.Wagon rides through the sugar bush, see a demo of maple candy creation, and sample some of the goodies - sounds good to me. Activities are on daily from 10 to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday March 29th
Bunch Family Salon - Contemporary Art Edition at OCAD
Leading artists and thinkers spend the afternoon with parents and children, for an afternoon of creativity. Games, workshops, and inspiration galore at the Ontario College of Art and Design. (100 McCaul Street, 2 - 5 pm) www.bunchfamily.ca (recommended to purchase advance tickets)

Gardening with a Preschooler

by Katie

March 16, 2009

Just like Gigi and I did last year, we are planting another balcony garden. This year Gigi can help out in both the planting and transplant stages now that she can restrain herself enough not to dissect the seeds or the seedlings. Curiosity gets the best of my little lady sometimes; she just can’t resist testing / crushing everything out. When it comes to gardening, it’s my job to make it interesting and well paced for curious hands, and luckily that isn’t hard.

To make it interesting for Gigi, we talk about our favorite fruits and veggies and how they made it to our table. Last year's balcony garden crop of basil made some of the best homemade pesto which she loved, and this year I think she will understand the process more fully since she will help from the seed phase up. Compared to last year, this season there is lots more she can do than at age two and a half. This year Gigi will make all the holes for the seeds in our plant tray (with supervision because those holes can get too deep) and be in charge of gently patting down the soil post-seeding. I know from experience that she’s an expert misting and watering assistant, and I’m sure once those greens start poking through, she will make an excellent plant parent.

Another way to get my little city kid interested in garden is to visit one of the many gardens around the city. Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Avenue East) often has classes and workshops for children and families, plus once the weather warms up, the themed gardens are open (all are free admission). Allan Gardens (Carlton St at Jarvis) is right down town and is filled with all sorts of exotic tropical plants, and right now the spring bulbs are on display (until end of March). The Children’s Garden Program in High Park was created to give city kids and families the chance to do hands-on organic gardening activities from planting, maintenance, and harvest. There are various programs and activities for children, including family drop-in programs for hands-on activities like crafts, harvest cooking, and nature tours. All are great opportunities to learn all about plants and how things grow.

Anyhow, so this kicks off another year and harvest in casa motherbumper and I can’t wait for the first batch of pesto (still our favorite home grown entree to date). I don’t care if there isn’t any proof, it does taste better homegrown.
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What's Going On This Weekend In Toronto

by Katie

March 05, 2009

This weekend looks like it will be very mild which is WAY better than these Arctic-like freezing temperatures we've been having lately.  Though, one positive products of this cold weather is the sugar run.  Both the Kortright and Bruce's Mill conservation areas kick off their Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival on March 7th.  The festivals include wagon rides, demonstrations, pancakes and of course, the star of the show: Maple Syrup!  Children under four are free at both locations - for full admission rates and directions to both events, click here. This event runs until April 13th.
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Whats Going On In Toronto This Weekend

by Katie

February 26, 2009

This weekend looks like it's going to be a cold but bright one.  If it’s sunny with no wind, we will probably be hitting the parks or the rink. I can’t stand it outside when the wind turns us into instant icicles – if that’s the case, we are staying indoors.  But in order to ward off cabin fever and exhaust / exercise little limbs – we must find access to warm play space.  Because trust me, running this little girl enough to get the wiggles out cannot be done from within these apartment walls.

Markers of Time

by Katie

February 17, 2009

Back in the days of marathon nursing sessions with Gigi – days that I both am glad to see gone and miss like nothing else  - I first noticed the sounds of the local clock tower.  Sometimes I would wake up next to baby G, and hearing those clock tower chimes would orient me without waking the sleeping baby. I love hearing the hourly toll but to be honest, before those days of nursing and catching naps whenever/wherever I could, I never really noticed the hourly chimes.  

What's Going on in Toronto

by Katie

February 13, 2009

Bloor-Yorkville's IceFest 2009 is this weekend and it's the perfect excuse to chill out in downtown Toronto.  On both Saturday and Sunday from noon until four, A World of Ice ice sculpture exhibit will be taking place in the Village of Yorkville Park (Bellair and Cumberland).  Sculptures will include a passport-free trip to the the Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Sphinx, Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty, and of course the CN Tower.  If you go on Saturday, the Annual Sassafraz Ice Carving Competition is at noon and you can actually watch the ice sculptures created from the block, up.
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Count This!

by Katie

February 03, 2009

Gigi loves scavenger hunt style challenges. She loves playing "I Spy" and I've found telling her to find things, or fetch so many of something is a great time killer in waiting rooms, and subway rides. It's really win-win all around playing these games when we are out and about. She loves the challenge, showing off her counting skills, it helps keep the fidgeting at bay, plus she's learning. I  Read more...

Deadline: Kindergarten

by Katie

January 27, 2009

Even though I am chomping at the bit to have my little lady go to Junior Kindergarten next Fall, I'm also a little bit sad. I keep denying myself the time to wallow in this sadness and analysis it, justify it, prepare myself for it. And in fact, I'm just in full denial most days. I keep telling myself she's going to love it ( she might not ) and we will have more routine in our lives. Oh and  Read more...

reflection

by Katie

January 13, 2009

It's hard to pinpoint exactly when Gigi first noticed herself in a mirror, it's not something I marked in the baby book ( in fact, I was a crappy recorder of life events for my child, unless you count the blog ). But once she realized that the baby who always agreed with her in the mirror was her, she was smitten - with herself. It was the beginning of a life long love affair ( so far ). In  Read more...

Happy New Year

by Katie

January 02, 2009

Happy 2009 and I hope everyone found some peace and quiet over the holidays - or at least some wine and chocolate. Hopefully both. We had a bit of everything over the break - especially the chocolate. You can see the evidence of the New Year's Eve fondue on Miss Gigi's face: Gigi really REALLY enjoyed her first fondue and I sense a request for an encore will be coming down the pipe in the  Read more...

What better way to end 2008, than with a top ten list

by Katie

December 30, 2008

You know what I need to do for this week's Tuesday list? A top ten year end round-up list. Because making lists is what Tuesday is all about and this being the last Tuesday of 2008, I'm going to list my favorite Savvy Souce posts - written by yours truly - from the past year. Researching and writing these posts this past year has been a blast. It's been extra motivation to explore Toronto and  Read more...

Not a babysitter to be found this New Year's Eve

by Katie

December 29, 2008

We do not have a baby sitter this New Year's Eve, nor do we have concrete plans, so what the heck are we going to do? Personally, I think the evening deserves some kind of recognition because it is the perfect time to declare some resolutions and it might as well be done with a bang ( though most of those declared resolutions are bust within a day or week ). In the past, New Year's involved  Read more...

Best decorated neighbourhoods in Toronto.

by Katie

December 23, 2008

Do you do up your house all in lights, candles, with a full life-sized santa sled with eight reindeer skidding off the roof? I remember driving around the city with my parents when I was a kid and marveling at all the homes done up to the rafters with colourful strings of lights, Coca-Cola Santas on the door, and assorted Christmas characters standing in the yard. We were a more sedate family  Read more...

Festival of Lights

by Katie

December 22, 2008

Today marks the first day of Hanukkah and last week, Gigi and I enjoyed a big plate of yummy latkas with apple sauce and sour cream while one of her classmate's mom taught us all about how her family celebrates Hanukkah. We sat around the nine-branched Menorah, lighting the shamash (Hebrew for "guard") candle in the middle and then one candle to represent each night of Hanukkah. After each  Read more...

I think it might be snowing in Toronto this weekend

by Katie

December 19, 2008

Okay, let's be serious, it's snowing cats and dogs in Toronto right now so nobody is going anywhere tonight BUT I bet lots of kids are thinking about the hills tomorrow. Specifically, which ones in the neighbourhood are going to be the best for sledding. And by the looks of things now, the front yard will probably be high enough. I'm glad I bought the sled last weekend, because we will be using  Read more...

Classic Christmas: The Nutcracker

by Katie

December 18, 2008

The first year I lived in Toronto, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the National Ballet of Canada's performance of The Nutcracker . Even though I knew the story, it's hard to beat the magic of The National Ballet performance. As soon as Gigi is mature enough to make it through a performance, I will take her because I know she will love the story. The evening that I attended, there were  Read more...

Inspiring gifts that you can only get in Toronto

by Katie

December 16, 2008

To steal a much abused phrase, the following gift ideas that I'm going to suggest for this holiday season, are the kind of gifts "that keep on giving" ( or at least, they keep on giving for the next year ) and they are also all specific to Toronto. Yes, I'm talking memberships to really interesting, fun, family-friendly or kid-friendly places in Toronto. The Royal Ontario Museum was the first  Read more...

Teaching my child about charity

by Katie

December 15, 2008

Teaching Gigi about charity isn't a new topic for me at Savvy Source. The two charities I like to support are the local food bank (year round) and Toy Mountain (seasonal). Helping those in need are is an important lesson I've tried to share with Gigi now that she has the vocabulary and ravenous reporter-style ability to understand a new concept. Sharing of course is a sometimes-reluctant quality  Read more...

Christmas past

by Katie

December 11, 2008

Not meaning to brag, but Christmas rocked when I was a kid, it really did. And it was also a well balanced celebration, not just a gift fest. Sure, we received great gifts on the twenty-fifth, but in my family and school the entire Advent season was celebrated. At school we had daily advent calendars - a tree shaped wall hanging with little drawers full of tiny fun gifts. The anticipation for  Read more...

What's going on in Toronto this weekend

by Katie

December 05, 2008

At ROMKids Weekend on both Saturday and Sunday there will be lots of fun for the budding palaeologists and dinosaur lovers in your life. Gordo and Gertie, the dinosaur baby mascots of the ROM will be on hand to meet the kids (I hope they are herbivores) and the Dino Dig will be open from 10 to 5pm both days and is included in the price of admission. Kids can try their hand at digging for bones  Read more...

The Subway Mouse

by Katie

November 26, 2008

Last night Gigi requested a bedtime book that totally should have been on my Toronto-centric kids books list yesterday . I can't believe this one didn't even cross my mind: The Subway Mouse by Barbara Reid . If you haven't read this book, you are missing out on an beautiful adventure story that any child who has taken a trip the TTC can appreciate. The Subway Mouse is the story of Nib, a mouse  Read more...

Toronto-centric kids books

by Katie

November 25, 2008

What better way to learn about Toronto than to read some kid-friendly books dedicated to the city. Toronto is a massive city, full of interesting places, natural wonders, and of course: hockey. Here are my top five picks for Toronto-centric kid books: The Lobster Kids' Guide to Exploring Toronto (Kids' City Explorer Series) is a Toronto Guide written for kids (okay,okay - parents are allowed  Read more...

What's going on this weekend in toronto (hint: it involves a man in red)

by Katie

November 14, 2008

The Santa Claus Parade is the weekend and I CANNOT WAIT. For over a hundred years, Toronto has heralded the arrival of Santa with this huge parade that originally started as a publicity stunt for the Eaton's store. How do you think Santa will arrive this year? Did you know that in 1913 Santa arrived in a sled pulled by REAL reindeer that Mr. Timothy Eaton imported from Labrador? Those reindeer  Read more...

Cold reality: toronto food banks

by Katie

November 12, 2008

Food banks are a cold reality in Toronto, and even though I don't want to believe it, many of their clients are children. At the North York Harvest Food Bank, 46% of the clients are children and 34% are under 18 at the Daily Bread Food Bank . These children aren't just from families using assistance or currently unemployed, 20% of clients at North York Harvest are employed. Based on the median  Read more...

What's going on this weekend in toronto

by Katie

November 07, 2008

I know that Hallowee'en was just last week but the winter season had descended full-tilt on Toronto already. Maybe not weather-wise (not that I'm complaining - I'll take 17 in November any day) but the Christmas decorations are up in the shops and the candy canes have replaced the Hallowe'en loot on the store shelves. This week marks the start of the downtown Winter Wonderland window  Read more...

Finding Inspiration in Toronto: Part Two

by Katie

October 16, 2008

Earlier this week I listed some places in Toronto that could spark the imagination of little ones , but after I had compiled my list, I kept thinking of this place and that event and just couldn't keep them to myself.  What can I say? I like to share and babble, just ask any of my family members.  Anyhow, here are a few others inspirational places that only didn't make the cut earlier this  Read more...

People in the neighbourhood: fire fighters

by Katie

October 15, 2008

Based on my standards, a person or character I might call my favorite firefighter may not necessarily be the same as Gigi's favorite firefighter. Regardless of our differences in ranking those who protect us from fire and other perils, firefighters are inherently fascinating. Often after school, Gigi and I stop at one of the many coffee shops on our route home, and due to our proximity to the  Read more...

Finding Inspiration in Toronto

by Katie

October 14, 2008

Sometimes when all the books have been read, and all the local spots have been visited, Gigi and I hop on the subway or bus in search of adventure.  I like to find places that inspire Gigi to act out some of the books she has read, or movies she has watched.  Right now we have entered a really hardcore princess going to tea phase, so elegant places that call for dresses, tiaras, purses, and  Read more...

Word on The Street!

by Katie

September 22, 2008

There will be something for everyone of all ages, at The Word on the Street festival this coming Sunday. I'm putting this post up now so you can pencil this in for this weekend - you can thank me later. In case you haven't heard of this super cool cross-Canada event, The Word on the Street is a book and magazine fair that has been celebrating the printed word and literacy since 1990. On Sunday  Read more...

Playdateless in north toronto

by Katie

September 09, 2008

When I discovered I was pregnant, I also realized I had no friends in the city that had kids. What was I going to do when the baby came along? I had no clue where I was going to get some mommy friends in Toronto - they weren't going to be found in some nice boutique on Queen West or in the line-up for my TIFF tickets. My friends were all single, footless and fancy yadda, yadda, yadda and I knew  Read more...

What's going on this weekend in Toronto

by Katie

August 23, 2008

This weekend brings Buskerfest to the St. Lawrence Market sponsored by Epilepsy Toronto. The great thing about busker performances is how spontaneous the show can be - so needless to say, there is no set schedule - just a location and hours of performances. For more information on who is juggling, doing magic, and making the street their stage check out the Buskerfest website or just go on  Read more...

What's going on this weekend in Toronto

by Katie

August 15, 2008

The CNE starts today - need I say more ? This is the Canadian National Exhibition's 130th year running which is pretty amazing in my books. Anyhow, the midway, horse shows, farm animals, cotton candy, those fluffy little doughnuts - oh yes, it starts TODAY and runs until Labour Day. The CNE is bittersweet because it does represent the end of Summer (did we even really have a summer this year?)  Read more...

Apartment living: water play

by Katie

August 11, 2008

When Gigi is demanding asking politely for some water play and we don't have access to the pool or time to go to the local splashpad, we make do with some water-time on the balcony. Ah, the life of high-rise apartment dwelling ( cue sigh and violins ). Since we need to keep our neighbours in mind ( they don't like to be rained upon ) we need to keep all water splashing well contained.  Read more...

SPLASH!

by Katie

August 05, 2008

Gigi loves water. Her two favourite pastimes are adding copious amounts of water to her sand table followed closely by splashing in our apartment building's outdoor pool. Personally, I like to go afield for swimming and splashing because the ratio of old folks bobbing to small kids playing in our pool is not in Gigi's favour. So whenever we can, we hit a watering hole that is made for the kids.  Read more...

What's going on this Canada day

by Katie

June 30, 2008

Tomorrow is Canada Day happy 141st birthday Canada! Gigi has never actually made it to a Canada Day fireworks show before although they have woken her up in years pastthe curse of living a stone's throw from the launch site. This year I hope we can make it to the ones at Mel Lastman square, because I love a great fireworks display. During the day, our usual habit has been to have a playdate, and  Read more...

Five awesome reasons to raise your kid in Toronto

by Katie

June 23, 2008

When I moved to Toronto eight years ago, I never expected to find myself getting married and raising a child in the big. Pre-baby, I was an IT consultant for a huge corporation which meant I worked strange hours and traveled near and far to different work sites, sometimes for months at a time. I can say with confidence that the best thing I got out of my job was my husband SB. And cheap tickets  Read more...

Best cupcakes in town

by Katie

June 03, 2008

Gigi shares my love for desserts, which on the passion scale of one to ten, ranks an eleven. I was famous as a child for declaring myself full at the dinner table while in the same breath explaining that I had a separate stomach for desserts, so bring on the sweets. Now cupcakes are a dessert I never refuse if I do, call the doctor - and Gigi is a big fan of icing so when one of us has an  Read more...

Top Toronto spots to play when it's cold outside

by Katie

January 20, 2008

Holy crow the weather has been nasty lately. Between that Arctic freeze last week and the never-ending snow on the weekend, Winter is here and it's not going anywhere fast. Weather like this calls for indoor play and sometimes those much needed playdates are no where to be found, so I'm going to share our top five indoor spots to hit when there is preschooler energy to be burned, cabin-fever to  Read more...