My husband and I have recently braved a couple of long car rides with our three youngest children. Since they can end up brawling on the shortest of trips, we wanted to make sure they were occupied for the trips. I have tried a lot of things but these are the things I found most useful on our trips... Managing a long car ride with kids: Travel trays: Each kid gets their own tray that has a cup holder and a pocket for storing books, writing utensils, etc. There are fewer spills and … [Read more...] about How to survive a long car ride with young children
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CATSA’s naughty-or-nice list for airport security
If you think Santa’s list is long, you should check out the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA) What Can I Bring list. It’s basically a naughty-or-nice list for airport security – a searchable database saying what can and cannot pass through airport security in your carry-on or checked luggage. It has hundreds of items, so here’s a seasonal selection of what’s ho-ho-ho and what’s no-no-no. Naughty Replica weapons: This shouldn’t be too surprising, but if you’re helping … [Read more...] about CATSA’s naughty-or-nice list for airport security
The Perfect Balance: Planning Your Child’s Summer Vacation
Even as adults, most of us can remember the feeling of freedom that descended upon us on the first day of our summer vacations from school. It felt like the weeks were stretching out in front of us, just waiting to be coloured in with experiences and free time-- a feeling that it’s nigh-on impossible to replace in adulthood. Most of us remember our summer vacations with a happy, contented smile. As a parent however, we don’t quite see the summer vacations of our children in the same way. Many … [Read more...] about The Perfect Balance: Planning Your Child’s Summer Vacation
Visit Universal’s Citywalk for an evening out on the town
Central Florida has no shortage of things to do during the day but if you are looking for some evening excitement, look no further than Citywalk at Universal Orlando. Here you will find live entertainment, shopping and some fantastic places to eat. Photo Credit: Universal Studios Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more in an eclectic mix of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops … [Read more...] about Visit Universal’s Citywalk for an evening out on the town
He found his life at Legoland
Seeing the world through the eyes of a child is almost like stepping into a time machine and traveling back into your own childhood. Lego is one of those toys that many adults seem to enjoy as much as their kids. There's something about those little blocks and the limitless creativity that they provide that just brings us all a little joy. My family is no exception to this so it's no surprise that Legoland is a place that we have all enjoyed. My second son and I have had the pleasure of visiting … [Read more...] about He found his life at Legoland
From Tears to Cheers at Muskoka Woods
I left each of my children with their respective counsellors at Muskoka Woods. The youngest scowled. The oldest shed a couple of tears and my sweet daughter broke down because she didn’t want to be left at summer camp. As a work at home mom and a family that often gets to travel together, my kids haven’t spent a lot of time away from mom and dad. I love that I am their safe space, but I also know how important it is for them to spread their wings a little, and I couldn’t think of a better … [Read more...] about From Tears to Cheers at Muskoka Woods
