Every year we rack our brain’s about the perfect family vacation. We spend time debating where to go, what to see and the best spots to make the most memorable experiences with the family. We always make sure to consider the kid’s interests as well as include some adult R & R! Lucky for us, Booking.com has a recent…
Take a Family Vacation Around the World!
Owning Your Digits On The Beach – Swimwear For Any Age!
Get excited ladies because swimsuit season has arrived! Yes, that’s right, for once you may finally be able to enjoy the summer sun in a suit that will show off all the right curves and still have you looking appropriate for your age. To be quite frank, there comes a time when our own clothing…
The Forks, Winnipeg’s Must-Visit Travel Destination
Let’s all agree that about once a month we need a weekend where we cut loose, drink all the wine and eat all the food. Sending the kids off to overnight camp this summer was probably the best decision you made this year but you’re having some trouble deciding what you should do to treat…
20 Ways to Reclaim Your Summer
Yay! Summer is officially here and the sun has finally committed to being in our lives for the next few months. I have to say, I adore our Canadian summer. When the sun is shining, I feel alive and energized and ready to have fun. Yes, as a mom of three, summer fun often involves…
Summer Wardrobe Must Haves!
With spring wrapping up and summer coming in full swing it’s the perfect time to pack away that winter wardrobe you’ve been holding on to and come out full swing with a fresh summer wardrobe. Come on, don’t be shy! It’s summer after all, what better time to step out of your comfort zone of…
Get in the Water, Moms!
If you’re anything like most of the moms I know, the imminent approach of summer also means it’s that time of year when you have to come up with approximately 48 reasons not to go in the water with your kids. Perhaps the water at your beach is frigid, or you don’t want to take…
My Fear This Summer
I’ve waited years for this summer: my youngest kids, at four and six, are finally at the age when I feel comfortable taking my eyes off them for more than 30 seconds when they’re outdoors. I’ve been watching our friends with older children let their kids wander on their own while camping (within reason), longing…
Sunblock – Not For Kids, For Moms
On the spectrum of skin tone, I’ve always fallen into the “fair” or “very fair” side. In high school, I used to have the nickname “Ghost” in the summer, because I had so little pigment on my legs, in particular. I could lie outside for hours with the same amount of sunblock on all extremities…
How to Make the Most of the End of Summer
August hits and automatically most of us are thinking about back to school already. It’s hard to escape the influx of back to school supplies in stores and cute commercials for back to school clothes on TV. This year, take time to enjoy these last several weeks of summer vacation with your kids and make…
Surviving the Summer Heat with Little Ones
It’s the time of year that every kid looks forward to the most: splash parks, camping, T-Ball, soccer, and more! Kids spend most of the summer months outdoors and so it’s important for parents to keep their little ones safe from the summer heat through a few protective measures. Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe…
20 Tech-Free Summer Activities (For Kids Ages 5 -10)
I do love the idea of free range parenting whereby the main theme is: find your own fun! And a lot of the time, my two younger kids (ages 7 and 9), manage to create their own entertainment. They are great little buddies who play and play until … they need a break from one…
Spring Into Summer
It’s that time of year again! The time when we try frantically to get in shape or rev ourselves up for summer. With summer only a few weeks away, we have a few tips that will help you spring into summer and kick start your mind and body. Eat Smart With all the panic on…
Indoor Herbs
I don’t have much of a green thumb. Actually, I don’t have one at all. But I don’t think I need one if I’m growing herbs, right? Lucky for me, companies have made it easy for people -like me- to grow their food/herbs indoors. And that’s just what I have decided to do this year,…
Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
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20 Long Weekend Ideas for Family Fun
Long weekends are the best part of the spring and summer, so momstown has compiled our favourite activities to keep your family active, safe, learning and having fun together!
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