The Little Paper

Remember that truly great costume you had as a kid, not necessarily the pretty one, but the memorable one. Chances are it was homemade.

Whether your style is to plunge headfirst into fall (agenda in hand) or tentatively dip in your toe (shaking the sand from your shoes); we’ve come up with some tips designed to ease your transition

August already…say it ain’t so
Seems like yesterday we were switching over long sleeves for short and tucking away sweaters in anticipation of endless sunny days. With but a month to go, we’ve assembled some tips to help you squeeze every last drop from the season.

Springtime, and the living is leafy

Bunnies and Boats

Looking to get your hands on an exceptional bunny this Easter? These noteworthy chocolatiers will have you sneaking a taste long after your urchins are tucked-in for the night.

Family Day, Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year! Oh, My!
February is a great month to do-it-up family style. Just look at the line-up… a long weekend, cards, chocolates and cookies and unconditional mama-love. Throw a giant paper dragon or two, board games, skiing, sledding and skating into a month custom-made for coziness, comfort food, reflection, relaxation and you’ll probably find yourselves discovering what you’re really into as tribe. How does your family roll?

Here’s a sampling of what we’ve found inspiring, motivating and interesting this month…

Balance is a constant parenting quest, and blessed are the few who swing it on a consistent basis. So here’s hoping 2010 brings you not only the oft wished-for prosperity, health and happiness, but also fewer harried mornings, longer bouts of laughter and more moments of bliss. We’ve tracked down some resolution-worthy endeavors to launch you into a simpler, more mindful decade.

The holidays provide a natural opportunity to share traditions and values with your family – ‘tis the season of memories and giving. Perhaps it’s that hushed candle-lit Christmas eve service sparked with carols, the baking, charades, the candles of Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. At any rate, it’s a time when lasting memories are formed. And while presents are dandy, the ‘fairy-dust’, which surrounds the presents is the true magic.

Dressing up for a holiday show at the theatre, bundling up for a skate and a hot chocolate at Nathan Phillip Square, heading downtown to admire the decorated windows, assembling a gingerbread house