Bobby pins are a brilliant invention, aren’t they? They’ll help to hide stray hairs when you’re sporting a sleek ponytail, or keep too-long bangs off…

On Monday night, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel challenged parents to play a prank on their kids and tell them all their Halloween candy had been…

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Who doesn’t love a good chocolate chip cookie every now and then? It’s a classic! But our friends over at 20 Minute Supper Club have…

This entertaining 32-page picture book follows the nocturnal adventure of Burton—a young pipistrelle bat—as he accidentally leaves the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Bat Cave and…

How many times have you asked the question “What did you learn at school today?” only to get a shrug or “Nothing” in reply? Some…

While we’re not ready to break out the holiday CDs just yet (it’s barely November, after all), we may have found a new one to…

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Confession: we love cupcakes. Around this office, cupcakes are a go-to choice when we’ve got something special to celebrate. Unfortunately, we know that too many…

Happy Halloween! The day that we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived, which means it’s time to put on your cutest costume, get those Halloween…

It may seem a little early to have gingerbread cookies on your mind, but Amy Kaldor-Bull from Disney’s Family Fun Magazine has put a Halloween…

As you may have noticed, we are pretty fond of no-bake Halloween treats here at CF. From no-bake Oreo balls to no-bake chocolate spiderwebs, we’re…

Witches and vampires may get a lot of love at Halloween, but let’s not forget about monsters! These super cute brownies are the creation of…

With costumes to be made, a house to be decorated and candy (or other goodies) to be purchased for trick-or-treaters, you may find yourself short…

The day that we stumbled upon Chocolate Pretzel Buttons was a very good day. Since that post, they have become our go-to party and office…

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, our attention has turned to Halloween. We’re thinking about costumes and trick-or-treating, of course, but we’re also digging up…

We love chocolate covered pretzels all on their own, but add a few colourful sprinkles and decorations, and soon your kids will be asking for…

Bobby pins are a brilliant invention, aren’t they? They’ll help to hide stray hairs when you’re sporting a sleek ponytail, or keep too-long bangs off…

How many times have you asked the question “What did you learn at school today?” only to get a shrug or “Nothing” in reply? Some…

The Governor General’s literary awards finalists were announced earlier this month, and our favourite category is children’s illustration. The five books that were selected as…

We’re big fans of budget-friendly crafts and activities—especially those involving paint chips. We’ve talked about turning paint chips into a great summertime game and using…

We’ve spotted some very cute Halloween door decorations around the web lately, but this DIY spooky door hanger from crafty mama Shalamar at Obsessively Crafting…

If you don’t have a lot of time to carve a jack-o’-lantern this year, don’t fret—there are still plenty of great ways to dress up…

If you're looking for a costume for your trick-or-treater, we've got lots of inexpensive DIY ideas, plus a few of the best store-bought options

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This week, the folks at XBox Kinect invited us down to New York City to hear about their latest innovations for kids. In addition to…

If you’re looking for a way to add a little Halloween touch to the outside of your home to delight trick-or-treaters, we suggest this fun…

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Whether you’re roaming the neighbourhood with your little trick-or-treaters tonight or staying home on candy duty, consider these tips from Health Canada for having a…

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The idea that a child could be in such an impossibly dark place as to take his or her own life is heartbreaking beyond words….

It seems like every time you turn around, there’s another study making headlines, trumpeting the dangers of something you likely already have in your home….

Growing up, my mom said a lot of “those things.” You know, those things that made me cringe and laugh and giggle and promise myself…

Let’s talk about swearing, shall we? Or, more specifically, let’s talk about when swearing happens at home. Most likely, this will happen from time to…

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Meet CJ Senter. He is a fitness guru and has both a successful exercise DVD series and a 6-pack of ab muscles. He works hard…

This entertaining 32-page picture book follows the nocturnal adventure of Burton—a young pipistrelle bat—as he accidentally leaves the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Bat Cave and…

While we’re not ready to break out the holiday CDs just yet (it’s barely November, after all), we may have found a new one to…

As if you needed another reason to go to Ikea. Beginning today, Ikea will donate $1 for every soft toy and kids’ meal they sell…

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How often do you find yourself reminding your children to eat their veggies? Jennifer Tyler Lee of Tiny Green Bee, LLC is both a mom…

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My daughter is a nail biter. Well, perhaps I should take that back. My daughter was a nail biter up until about three weeks ago….

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As Canadians, there’s nothing we enjoy more than when we find out we can shop online, just like our friends south of the border. We…

This cool t-shirt is where practical meets positively fun. It’s a great shirt that kids—and moms—will love. But it’s so much more than just a…

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Looking to pick up a great new book? We share some of our favourite funny, insightful, poignant and captivating reads with you.