Janice Quirt
Janice calls Toronto and Orangeville home, living with a fun and chaotic blended family with 5 kids, ranging from age 6 to17. She adores coffee, chocolate and teaching yoga and barre classes to her community. One day she’d like to live on the beach but for now she can be found in Toronto’s indie coffee shops and the forests of Caledon.
These Gifts Were Made in Toronto
How we love you, T.O. Full of creative and crafty types galore, making and creating the perfect items for our hard-to-buy-for favourite people. Take a look at our list of the best gifts made in the 6ix, and support the GTA—because shopping local is where it’s at this holiday season.
Where to Go for Kid-Friendly Brunch
Thought your brunching days were over? Think again. There’s kid-friendly brunch to be found in this city…if you know where to look. It’s fast, it’s kid-friendly, the the decor isn’t made of crystal. Here’s our roundup of the best of the family-friendly brunch in Toronto.
13 Shows Coming to Toronto this Winter
With the holidays come amazing theatrical shows for the whole family. Here are 13 of the best family shows coming to Toronto this winter—make it a treat for the whole family and book now to avoid disappointment.
15 Teacher’s Gifts With Style
If anyone deserves a little indulgence, it’s our hardworking teachers. And while gift cards are great, we’ve gone beyond the plastic to source 15 Teacher’s Gifts with Style—thoughtful and unique picks to spoil the dedicated captains of the classroom.
20 Ways to Say ‘I Love You, Mom’
Why do moms need a Mother’s Day gift guide? Well, as the ultimate multitaskers, Mother’s Day is not just about us. We’ve got our own moms to celebrate, and it’s our duty to help make our mother-in-law’s day great too. To give your own family some inspiration on what to get you, we suggest forwarding this to Superdad himself. Or better yet, send it to that BFF he consults before making gift purchases.
How to Organize LEGO, Shopkins, and More
Storage solutions to keep all those tiny toys—LEGO, Shopkins, clay charms, doll accessories and more— in one place. Organized, catalogued, and mostly out of sight.
10 Guilt-Free Snacks for Kids
Packaged snacks are inevitable at times—whether it’s your school or your schedule that requires them—but how to avoid empty calories, white flour, sugar and salt? We know there are smart snacks to be found in the aisles of the grocery store—if you know where to look.Check out our list of 10 Guilt-Free Snacks for Kids.
Our Toronto Family Winter Activity Bucket List
It’s a new year and that means a clean slate. Maybe you’re tired of the family logging so much screen time or being stuck indoors, or perhaps this year you resolved to do more things that are creative and unique. Whatever the resolution, there are tons of exciting and original activities in Toronto to broaden everyone’s horizons. So pick one, and commit to enjoying some quality family time and exploring our amazing city.