November 2012

Sesame Street Party

This month, Sesame Street celebrates the birthday of when the show first aired. For the kiddies with a birthday this month, celebrate it ‘sesame street style!'

Creative Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas

Half the fun of gift giving is in the presentation. This year, why not forgo the expensive store-bought wrapping paper and make your own instead! Kids can make gift wrap and tags for the Holidays.

Remembrance Day Crafts for Kids

With a few basic supplies, children can make simple Remembrance Day crafts to display in their homes or to give as gifts.

Family Snowshoeing

This winter, why not give snowshoeing a try? It's a fun family activity and one that guarantees your kids can just step out into the snow and be natural experts.

Creative Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas

Half the fun of gift giving is in the presentation. This year, why not forgo the expensive store-bought wrapping paper and make your own instead! Kids can make gift wrap and tags for the Holidays.

Connecting with Santa

In this electronic age, there are so many ways that kids can connect with Santa. While kids can still send letters the traditional way, here are other ways you can get in touch with Santa!

Keeping Kids Active Indoors!

There are a number of ways to keeps kids active "indoors," especially when the weather gets colder. Enjoy these family fitness activities to stay in great shape. You'll work up some fun and some sweat!

Santa's Post Office is Ready!

Santa's post office is now open and ready to receive letters and those precious wish lists from children all around the world!

Feeding the Birds this Winter

If your kids get tired of watching the snowflakes fall this winter, why not look for colourful birds in your backyard instead? Feeding winter birds is a great pastime for kids.

Family Winter Fun!

While most of us are dreaming about being on a sunny beach at this time of the year, there are some great ways to make the most of our cold winter climate. Here are 10 winter family fun activities!


Make the Most of the Santa Parade

Kids all across the city are gearing up to see the annual 108th Santa Claus Parade in Toronto. 
Here are a few tips to plan ahead and make the most of the parade!



Fun Places to Skate

There's no better way to experience winter than skating in the fresh air on a smooth outdoor ice skating rink. There are many wonderful paces to go skating in the Greater Toronto Area!

Toronto Eaton Centre: Skype with Santa

A Canadian holiday tradition for more than 100 years is coming to an end. Little ones won't be lining up to see the Eaton Centre Santa this year.

Family Holiday Gift Ideas

A family gift is a great solution to the Holiday problem: “What to get?” One gift, one purchase. But getting the right gift the entire family will enjoy can be a daunting task. Stuff these fun gift ideas in your family Santa bag. They are sure to please all!

Creative Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas

Half the fun of gift giving is in the presentation. This year, why not forgo the expensive store-bought wrapping paper and make your own instead! Kids can make gift wrap and tags for the Holidays.

Connecting with Santa

In this electronic age, there are so many ways that kids can connect with Santa. While kids can still send letters the traditional way, here are other ways you can get in touch with Santa!

Santa's Post Office is Ready!

Santa's post office is now open and ready to receive letters and those precious wish lists from children all around the world!

Christmas Shopping & Mall Safety

It's that time of year again, when we visit the most popular malls and do our Christmas shopping. So when your out with your kids, remember these tips to keep your Holidays safe.

Steven Baird of Street Smart Kidz

Most Expensive Toys

Have some extra cash lying around this holiday season? Check out these over the top, bank-breaking toys. Here are our top picks for the most expensive toys for kids ever! If we've provided a link, it means you can buy it!

The Santa Photo Shoot

It's Christmas holiday photo season again! Your Santa photos don't need to be a disaster this year! Here are some tips to capture a great Christmas memory of your child and Santa Claus.


Choosing Safe Toys for your Kids this Holiday Season

Where does a parent go to get safe Christmas toys and how does one keep track of what's safe and what's not? Here are steps you can take to protect your kids.

Make the Most of the Santa Parade

Kids all across the city are gearing up to see the annual 108th Santa Claus Parade in Toronto. 
Here are a few tips to plan ahead and make the most of the parade!



Hot Cocoa Recipes

We want you to be prepared for the inevitable snow day with a few fun hot cocoa recipes, for you and the chilly ones you love. We searched the web for some of the most stunning, craving-inducing hot cocoa recipes around. Here are 10 ways to enjoy this Winter classic!

Crab Meat Salad

A delicious Crab Meat Salad recipe by James Gao from Kanji Restaurant.

Chef James Gao (Kanji)

Red Velvet Decadence

Red velvet was definitely a huge dessert trend for 2012. Here are several unique spins on the classic dessert that go beyond the traditional cake and cupcake. These decadent recipes are sure to satisfy any red velvet cravings!

10 Ways with Peanut Butter

November loves peanut butter! And so do kids and adults alike! There are so many ways to enjoy America's favourite food. Here are 10 ways to spread the (peanut butter) love!

10 Peanut Butter Desserts

For those of you who can't go a day without eating peanut butter, November is for you! It's National Peanut Butter Lover's Month! Celebrate this sweet and salty addiction with these 10 decadent recipes we found on the web.

Family Snowshoeing

This winter, why not give snowshoeing a try? It's a fun family activity and one that guarantees your kids can just step out into the snow and be natural experts.

Keeping Kids Active Indoors!

There are a number of ways to keeps kids active "indoors," especially when the weather gets colder. Enjoy these family fitness activities to stay in great shape. You'll work up some fun and some sweat!

Top Winter Hats

Baby it's cold outside... so time to bundle up! Whether you want to admit it or not, Winter is fast approaching! That means the cold and blistering weather will soon be upon us. Don’t let your kiddos catch a cold! Here are our favourite hats... sure to keep little ears warm and toasty all Winter long.

Feeding the Birds this Winter

If your kids get tired of watching the snowflakes fall this winter, why not look for colourful birds in your backyard instead? Feeding winter birds is a great pastime for kids.

Snow Capped Fun

Before enjoying the magic of winter and the glistening snow on the slopes, make sure you keep the following tips in mind, to create a truly memorable experience the whole family can enjoy.



Family Winter Fun!

While most of us are dreaming about being on a sunny beach at this time of the year, there are some great ways to make the most of our cold winter climate. Here are 10 winter family fun activities!


Fun Places to Skate

There's no better way to experience winter than skating in the fresh air on a smooth outdoor ice skating rink. There are many wonderful paces to go skating in the Greater Toronto Area!

Crab Meat Salad

A delicious Crab Meat Salad recipe by James Gao from Kanji Restaurant.

Chef James Gao (Kanji)

Red Velvet Decadence

Red velvet was definitely a huge dessert trend for 2012. Here are several unique spins on the classic dessert that go beyond the traditional cake and cupcake. These decadent recipes are sure to satisfy any red velvet cravings!

10 Ways with Peanut Butter

November loves peanut butter! And so do kids and adults alike! There are so many ways to enjoy America's favourite food. Here are 10 ways to spread the (peanut butter) love!

10 Peanut Butter Desserts

For those of you who can't go a day without eating peanut butter, November is for you! It's National Peanut Butter Lover's Month! Celebrate this sweet and salty addiction with these 10 decadent recipes we found on the web.