Whether it’s for the Big Game (like the Super Bowl) or just a family dinner, comfort food like chili is a perfect winter meal! The great thing about cooking chili is that anything goes!
5 Easy Chili Recipes
Sure-Fire Ways To Beat The February Blahs
Tired of short days and long hours spent suiting up to go out into the cold? Here’s a ray of sunny positivity to light your way back from the dark winter blahs
By Ann Douglas
How to make six-point Snowflakes
A quick how-to on making a six-point snowflake that distills wisdom from Pinterest, Instructables and a sunny afternoon worth of trial and error
By Ann-Marie Burton
Guaranteed Melt-Proof Cotton-Ball Snowman
Forget Frosty, we’re calling our new snowman Fluffy! Whether you’re still waiting for snow or just reluctant to bundle up, this is the snowman for you: puffy, white, and absolutely unmeltable
By momstown Staff
Play In The Snow—In Your Own Kitchen!
Too cold to stay out for long? Well, if you don’t want to take the kids out into the snow, bring it inside to them! All you need is a container to haul it in, and you’re set for hours of cheap entertainment
By Ann-Marie Burton
Books about Snowmen and Mittens
Winter is most definitely upon us and with it comes (hopefully) a chance to build a snowman or two, (definitely) the struggle to keep mittens ON, and (optimistically) time to enjoy the season! We’ve got some great books to recommend to celebrate snowmen, winter, and yes those obligatory mittens!
by Ally Cooper
No Snowpants Needed: Your Guide To Local Indoor Fun
Don’t let a #sleddingban and snow discourage you from running off your kids’ energy. From one end of the country to the other, from play spaces to water slides to museums, momstown makes it easy to find fun this winter, without having to wade through the white stuff
By momstown staff
Today’s Read: Let’s Be Careful Out There
From #sleddingban to sex ed to sheer criminal stupidity, momstown offers a quick roundup of safety-related subjects in the news
By Sonia Verma
National Editor
Un-canny Broccoli Chicken Casserole
A quick white sauce takes the place of canned soup in this hearty casserole from the Chicken Farmers of Canada’s free digital cookbook
By Kara Heald
Today’s Read: Shovelling Sucks, So Snow Thine Enemy
Whether you’re clearing your walkway, grumbling at road conditions or toiling over a packy, wet fort, momstown is here for you, and we know all the good curse words
By Sonia Verma
Grandma Smith’s Rolled Shortbread Cookies
These classic shortbread cookies are simply standard at Christmas at our family gatherings. They freeze great, making them the perfect make-ahead recipe for a snowy day when the kids are home
By Ann-Marie Burton
Quick craft: Snowman music shakers
momstown loves crafts that combine music and art. Try this cheerful, fun snowman shaker
momstown Gift Guide 2014: Babies and Toddlers
momstown’s gift picks for babies and toddlers: Evergreen toys made for little fingers; books to snuggle up with
By momstown staff
2-Step Snowman Picture
With the polar vortex is full effect, we are staying warm inside and doing some fun winter crafts together!
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?
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