Winter To-Do List

Winter To-Do List

This week Ontario’s Groundhog Wiarton Willie forecasted an early spring, but the consensus among his buds was six more weeks of this cold stuff. With the end-of-winter countdown on (and snow finally on the ground), here are six outdoor activities to knock off your...
Allan Gardens Conservatory

Allan Gardens Conservatory

I first tried visiting Allan Gardens during its annual Christmas Show. However, my promise of “poinsettias” didn’t work on my house full of boys. So the next time, my pitch was better prepared. At the mere mention of “turtles,” we were off to...
How to Raise Little Musicians

How to Raise Little Musicians

Your child turns five and <gasp> you have yet to choose the instrument that they’ll spend the next 12-plus years mastering. Like many parents, we’ve arrived at that music lesson moment. Yes, my kids have strummed along with dad and pounded the keys around TOwn...
TVOKids Studio Tours

TVOKids Studio Tours

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...
Totsapalooza

Totsapalooza

Totsapalooza was going strong well before I had my own tot to party with. The 7th installation of this kid-friendly book-fest-meets-concert-with-crafts hits the Revival on College St. on Saturday, February 7th from 1 to 3 pm. My five-year-old date and I may be newbies...