Back in my twenty-somethings days, I was so damn restless. I wanted to like my own company but the truth of the matter was when left alone with my thoughts for too long neurosis grew like a wildfire leaving alone-time efforts in a smoldering pile of ash. Not only was my solo-time riddled with boundless…
Learning to Love My Own Company
The Ultimate Road Trip Survival Guide
Road trips are certainly a summer staple. Surviving them is pretty much a rite of passage for parents with young children. Last summer our family embarked on a 54-hour epic road trip and you better believe we came prepared. Below are some of our best tried-and-true tips for surviving road trips with toddlers. Road-Tripping with…
A Resort Fit for Families
momstown writer: Marianne Wisenthal Unlike most all-inclusive that focus on sun, sand and umbrella drinks, Florida’s Sandpiper Bay is all about getting your game on. Set on the banks of the St. Lucie River, Club Med’s only North American property (so far) houses professional tennis, golf, fitness and beach volleyball Academies (the National League trains…
Legoland Orlando is the Perfect Place to Take Young Kids
When we flew down to Florida last month, we really weren’t sure what side trips we’d be making, but I had heard great things from a few different friends about Legoland. Both my kids have loved their Duplo sets for years now, but we haven’t graduated to Lego yet, and the Lego movies are still…
Top 5 March Break Staycation ideas for families
March Break is coming up – and many families are looking for fun, affordable ‘Staycation’ ideas to keep their broods busy and having fun on a week off from school! momstown Finds has a great list of options – there will be something just right for your family!
Your Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Toddlers
Anyone who has ever travelled with babies or toddlers knows how challenging it can be. Whether you are travelling by air or by land, it’s important to be prepared. Below are time-tested travel tips that will make the distance between point A and point B a lot more manageable. An Extra Change of Clothes (for…
A Winter Getaway Bucket List
With an itinerary for every type of traveller, Grand Bahama Island has something for everyone, and enough charm to fill a suitcase.
When One Parent Travels … A Lot.
For the last 2.5 years, Daddy-o has been a FIFO (Fly In, Fly Out) Father. His current client requires that he be onsite during the week so as such, he arrives home on Friday nights, then leaves again on Sunday evenings.
Fern Resort is great value for family friendly fun – do the math with momstown!
A weekend at Fern Resort is a magical, family-focused time with lots of options for mom and dad to get some alone time, too. Checking out the website and other online reviews shows a fantastic array of activities, beautiful lake setting, gourmet dining, and family fun.
Exploring Fern Resort with an Amazing Race
You may know by now that the momstown team loves the annual visit to Fern Resort. For this spring’s conference, we were able to see all around the resort and find even more reasons to visit Fern Resort with our families this summer!
Top 10 Dinosaur Exhibits and Family Fun in Canada
Do you know your Albertosaurus from your Stegosaurus? momstown is going back to prehistoric times all month long at our events across Canada, so we compiled a list of the best places to take your budding paleontologist.
Discovering the Fun of a Winter Family Getaway at Fern Resort!
So it turns out I’m a winter outdoors enthusiast. No kidding. And although I am a good chunk of the way through my 38th year of life, I never knew this until recently. Winter always seemed like a nuisance at best and deadly at worst. Why would I leave the warmth and comfort of my home unless it was absolutely necessary, like taking the kids to school or taking myself to work, or an emergency run to the LCBO?
5 Reasons to Love a Family All-Inclusive Weekend at Fern Resort
Busy schedules, sports games on the weekend and crazy work routines means that our family has to get creative each summer to find a little time to get away. We love to find vacation spots close to home, so that we don’t waste time in the car (the kids always say they like to drive as long as it takes to watch one DVD)!
Essential Packing List for Summer Travel with Baby
Planning a trip with baby and struggling with what to pack? Here’s one momstown mama’s rundown on what is useful and what is not.
12 Great Snack Ideas for Kids On-the-Go
One of the many challenges we face as moms is what to pack for those outings with our toddlers and preschoolers. We all know that healthier choices are made a home, but it does take planning and time to make sure that you pack great snacks when you are on-the-go.
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