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Ottawa Family Fun

Friday Family Fun: Karter’s Korners

12 August 2011 Ottawa Family Fun

In a way, it feels like summer is almost over. I’m back at work this week, while Beloved has one week left. The boys have another two weeks after that, but really, the sun and warmth of summer carries on for weeks after that. Today’s Friday Family Fun is a great summer treat, but you [...]

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Friday Family Fun: Back yard camp out!

5 August 2011 Fun for kiddies

I love the idea of camping. Fresh air, change of scenery, the great outdoors, campfires and sleeping under the stars. Unfortunately, I’m a bit of a princess and also love nine hours of sleep. In a bed, not on the ground. And not within arm’s reach of my entire family. That’s why I really love [...]

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Friday Family Fun: Build a soapbox racer and join the derby in Manotick!

29 July 2011 I heart Manotick

I absolutely love this idea! I was recently asked by the Manotick Village and Community Association to help spread the word about a fantastic family event coming up the third week in September: they’re staging their annual Picnic in the Park, and one of the new features this year will be a soapbox derby. Is [...]

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Friday Family Fun: Five crafty ideas to keep kids busy

22 July 2011 5 things

I was in Costco the other day and they had the back-to-school supplies out already. Nooooooo! I’m not ready!!! Yeesh, summer has barely begun! And yet, when the kids are restless, those long summer days can seem less like something to be enjoyed and more like something to be endured. For this week’s version of [...]

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Friday Family Fun: Calypso Water Park – and a giveaway!!!!!

15 July 2011 Ottawa Family Fun

It’s no secret that I love Calypso Water Park. I went on a sneak-peek tour when they were getting ready to open it last year, and I blogged about our first visit last summer. We’ve since been two more times, including on Canada Day this year. This most recent visit was our best so far, [...]

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Friday Family Fun: Rainbow cupcakes

8 July 2011 Fun for kiddies

For this third installment of my summertime Friday Family Fun series, after suggesting some places to get out and visit around the national capital, I thought I’d post a suggestion for a fun kid activity that you can do whether you live in Ottawa or anywhere else. We did this last weekend and the boys [...]

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Friday Family Fun: Five places to get soaked

1 July 2011 5 things

Hooray, it’s summer vacation, and according to the forecast, the first week of summer vacation is going to be hot and steamy — just the way I like it! All summer long, I’m going to be posting suggestions for activities to keep families busy and happy. This week, I’ve got five suggestions for ways to [...]

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Friday Family Fun: Five places to meet the animals

24 June 2011 5 things

As I mentioned yesterday, this summer I’m launching a new bloggy series: Friday Family Fun! I thought I’d get us started with one of my favourite summertime activities: meeting the animals. Here’s five great places to visit if you’d like to get to know our furry friends in and around the Ottawa area. 1. Valley [...]

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Summertime feature series: Friday Family Fun!

23 June 2011 Ottawa Family Fun

Hooray for summer!! I don’t know about your house, but at our house we’ve been counting down the days. Only three more days of school lunches and then we’re free for the summer. Yippee!!!! One of the things I love best about living in Ottawa is that there is no shortage of fun family activities. [...]

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Fantastic Summer Camp Giveaway from our newest sponsor, Starr Gymnastics

9 June 2011 Ottawa Family Fun

You know I’m fairly selective about the companies that I endorse, and even more so for the ones that I accept as sponsors for the blog. That’s why I’m extra excited today to be able to tell you about our latest sponsor, an amazing Ottawa company that I’ve been appreciating for years. And! They’re offering [...]

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