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Inspiring gifts that you can only get in Toronto

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...

Toronto-centric kids books

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...

Finding Inspiration in Toronto

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...

China: interesting and fun facts to share with a preschooler

July 28, 2008

Back when I was a kid, the best way to get me interested in world history, culture, and geography was by telling me the "good stuff" - you know, the interesting, fun, and unique facts about another country or historical period. Trust me, if I had gotten the goods on Henry the VIII through movies like The Other Boleyn Girl , I probably would have done a lot better on my seventh grade history  Read more...

Where in the world is gigi?

July 03, 2008

Gigi is far too young to really grasp the concept of other countries, but she definitely has a feel for the planet. Many times when she sees a shot of the planet Earth, she yells out "That's where I live!" Teaching my child the concept of the world, continents, and countries obviously will happen in many stages. But watching the light bulb going off at each grasped concept is a proud moment for  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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