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What's going on in toronto this weekend

October 31, 2008

Happy Hallowe'en everyone! I hope everyone enjoys a bit of tricks or treats this evening and that the weekend finds you in a pleasant sugar induced coma. Tonight is the Cadbury's Haunted House at the Gladstone Chocolate Factory (THINK: FREE CHOCOLATE). For each child that shows up in costume tonight, one dollar will be go Unicef. Can you think of a better place to do trick-or-treating than at a  Read more...

Finally, it's Hallowe'en eve

October 30, 2008

Finally, it's Hallowe'en eve and I think ( think ) we are prepared for tomorrow's much anticipated festivities. Gigi finally decided what she wanted to be for the school parade: a fairy princess. Which was a relief because I had no idea how I would have made a costume for a cat - ninja - butterfly - princess - pumpkin hybrid. Lucky for me, we already had the crown, wings, and wand so it really  Read more...

Hallowe'en costumes: where to find them in Toronto

October 07, 2008

In the past, I often found trying to achieve the perfect costume a frustrating experience. I'm glad that Gigi isn't quite old enough to demand the ultimate Dora ensemble (or whatever strikes her fancy - the costume requests change daily) because if I found deciding on a costume frustrating, she would probably find it tantrum-inducing. That is something I'd rather not like to experience thank you  Read more...

Building a tickle trunk

October 06, 2008

Who remembers Mr. Dressup? I loved Mr. Dressup when I was a kid and I wanted a Tickle Trunk just like his - right down to the big ol' psychedelic flower printed trunk that contained all that cool dressup stuff. Well Mr. Dressup might be gone from the airwaves, but my love of Tickle Trunks has only been renewed since becoming a parent. I love LOVE love dress up time. Seriously - each time I pass  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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