by Renee Tratch | Apr 29, 2015 | Annual, Free, Fresh Air, Nature, Trails
I love history. Wherever I travel I am always stopping at the historical plaques and signing up for a walking tour. In my new ‘hometown’ of Toronto, it’s no different. So when the annual Jane’s Walk comes around, I load up my weekend with free citizen-led walks to...
by Renee Tratch | Apr 14, 2015 | Free, Fresh Air, Park & Playground
It’s officially outdoor playtime. We’re celebrating this long-awaited season with one of the city’s newest downtown revamps — Allan Gardens Playground. I know, many Torontonians label this area a bit gritty. But a year-long revitalization has turned this outdoor...
by Renee Tratch | Mar 29, 2015 | Free, Screen Time
This is not your typical Easter-themed scavenger hunt. And that is why we love it. Our friends at Sago Sago, the Toronto-based company that creates children’s apps, has launched its first-ever city-wide game of hide-and-seek. Who’s hiding? It’s Jack, Sago Mini’s...
by Renee Tratch | Mar 27, 2015 | Annual, Free, Nature
Spring’s official arrival (and anticipation of springtime weather) has got us thinking green. While nothing has poked out of our garden yet, we are hearing birds chirping and plenty of chatter about activities around TOwn celebrating the Earth. While raising...
by Renee Tratch | Jan 27, 2015 | Free, Screen Time
You may have noticed – we’re big TVO fans. Whether it’s Steve (and The Agenda) or Gisèle (and her Big Backyard), we always find something interesting (and educational) for adults and kids in TOw. We recently organized a backstage pass for the kids to see...
by Renee Tratch | Jan 2, 2015 | Art, Free, Indoor Play
We’ve spent the last year and a bit blogging about our best outings with kids in TOw. It has motivated us to get out of the house and try new places. So much so that the first thing out of my child’s mouth at 6 am is: “Where are we going today?” After taking the first...
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