Halloween evolved
Halloween has definitely evolved in our house over the years. It used to be that we made a pretty big deal of it. We’d carve pumpkins for everyone, then roast the seeds. We’d make some sort of homemade treat to hand
Ross Petty contest
Target your funny bone The annual Ross Petty production is Lil Red Robin Hood and you can see it live at the Winter Garden Theatre. Enter at cityparent.com for your chance to win a family pack of four (4) tickets to
Paw Patrol Live contest
Be there on the double Paw Patrol Live! is coming to Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga and could be there! Enter at cityparent.com for your chance to win a four pack of tickets, along with assorted swag, to the 10
Dulux Paint contest
Paint your new year Dulux Paints by PPG has unveiled Chinese Porcelain as the 2020 paint colour of the year and three gallons of the paint could be yours. Enter at cityparent.com for this giveaway, valued at $235, and you could
City Parent Pictionary Air contest
A fresh take on a classic Enter at cityparent.com for your chance to win the new Pictionary Air from Mattel Games. The prize, valued at $25, mixes physical play with a digital experience making it a new holiday essential for the
Playing with the adults
One of the coolest things about my kids getting bigger is that they can come and join me in my activities rather than always needing me to come and join them in what they’re doing. For example, everyone in our family
Chipotle sausage and potato hash recipe
Add a little heat to cool autumn breakfasts with this easy-to-make recipe courtesy of Tabasco. It’s filling and hearty enough to even add to your weeknight dinner rotation. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 min Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 3
Mom Stuff
By Christine Davis Oxford Navy Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan This new addition to the Chalk Pain palette takes its name from Oxford University’s insignia. The deep inky blue is a great grounding colour in a playful palette or as part of
Feeding the family
Between my own children and the homestay students that our family is hosting, the dinner table at our house currently seats myself, my wife, my mother-in-law, and also five boys – aged 18, 17, 14, 12, and 8. Now, if you’ve
Cool Stuff
By Christine Davis Bogs Kids Neo-Classic boot Built with a proprietary seamless construction process, this is the most durable kids boot on the market. Not only is it lighter than most boots it’s also 100 per cent waterproof, warm and features
Fart Ninjas contest
A rump-roaring opportunity Enter at cityparent.com for your chance to become a master gas blaster! You could win a pack of two Fart Ninjas, valued at $16 , and enjoy a fart-tastic unboxing experience along with 10 rump-ripping sounds. This contest is
Making good manners cool again
By Sandi Schwartz Have you noticed that kids these days do not have the best manners? When I volunteer at my daughter’s school at lunchtime, I rarely hear the children saying please and thank you, although they are certainly not shy
The Secret Life of Pets 2 contest
Explore the emotional life of pets The Secret Life of Pets 2 is coming to Blu-Ray and a copy could be yours. Enter at cityparent.com for your chance to win a copy, valued at $24, and find out some of the
Nottingham Gro-Gate contest
Keep baby safe September is Safety Month so help keep baby safe by entering at cityparent.com for your chance to win a Nottingham Gro-Gate. This extendable wooden gate, valued at $64.99, can fit openings up to 41” without the use of
Room for everyone and so much more
By Christine Davis The hunt for the ideal family vehicle is different for each family and at each stage. Ours has been content with a sedan and a small SUV since becoming a family of four, but as the kids grow
Art that is all about the making
By Meri Cherry As a working mom, I wanted some way to connect with my girls in the limited time we had together. With Process Art, I found my answer. In simple terms, Process Art is art that’s all about the
The Right Situation
Helping your kids be successful is in many instances about putting them into the kinds of situations that emphasize their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses. This is true in big ways, like when choosing high school classes. Why force your
Teach me
My youngest kid was up very early this morning, coming downstairs while I was still meditating. “Dad,” he said, poking his head through the doorway, “can you make me some scrambled eggs?” I told him that he was perfectly capable
Dropping the “n” word
My middle kid had the N-word dropped on him again yesterday (he’s had to put up with this at least once a year since he was school aged). This time he was playing basketball with a kid he’d never really
