You can’t beat the feeling of happy mail and a surprise in your mailbox! We know the feeling! Give that feeling to your friends and family with these creative subscription boxes and services that you’re going to love to give and receive.
Canada is one of the few places where when you mail your letters to Santa, he writes back! It must be because we’re so nice! It’s time to make your list, check it twice, and hope that Santa sees you when you’re being nice!
The gift of time is priceless for busy parents, and we get it. We’ve got you covered with some healthy, ready-made meal delivery options that will save you precious time in …
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The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is observed as a federal holiday on September 30th each year. To honour this sacred and solemn day, we have a list of gatherings, events and resources for your reference and consideration.
Every summer, parents and kids need bike tune-ups. If you’re looking for bike mechanics in Burlington or bike mechanics in Hamilton, we can help! We asked our community who they …
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Welcome to our calendar of local sensory-friendly events, activities, movies and shopping hours. This is a list of sensory-friendly events taking place near Halton, Hamilton, Niagara and the Waterloo Region. …
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Discover a wealth of educational opportunities in Canada through scholarships. Learn about eligibility criteria, application processes, and funding sources for pursuing your academic future.
Raise your hand if you need a vacation. Now raise your hand if the thought of planning a Disney vacation seems overwhelming and full of room for error. We asked …
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So many of you are moving towards giving gifts that are going to gather dust to end up in the landfill sooner rather than later, so we thought we’d inspire you with a list of some of our favourite Experience Gifts for Kids.
Discover the best date night ideas in southern Ontario. Our curated list of day dates, free dates, outdoor dates and more grows all the time to provide couples with more …
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We know the best ways to spend your day off school!
Do you have a student at home looking for volunteer opportunities in Hamilton? Ontario high school students need 40 hours of community volunteer service to graduate with their Ontario Secondary …
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Looking for great ideas for Valentines that aren’t chocolate? We can help you there! Most schools ask that, in order to control allergens and sugar intake, kids bring non-food Valentines …
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No one expects a grade 9 student to know what they want to be when they grow up, so if your high school student hasn’t identified their passion or skill yet, don’t worry. We’ve got great suggestions on how to earn those volunteer hours, and maybe unlock a hidden passion or talent!
If you want to know where kids eat free today in St. Catharines and Niagara, we got you! You can even find some eateries that offer daily or weekly kids eat free in the Niagara Falls area.
It’s the top question on every Facebook parent group: “Can anyone recommend a babysitter?”. Let’s answer it – finally!
Many schools celebrate “100th Day” and a big part of celebrating the 100th day of school is trading and counting your “100 things”. If your kids want to bring in …
“Where do kids eat free?” is one of the most frequently asked here at Active Parents, so we keep our list of places where kids can eat free updated! Turns …
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Are you looking for educational things to do with your kids? Whether it’s a homeschool day, a PD Day or a school break, these ideas will entertain your crew while also teaching them a little something. We won’t tell them if you won’t!
Asking kids out-of-the-box questions is a great way to get them thinking on their toes and really using their imaginations. These questions will help you spark dozens and dozens of …
Real parents like you share their top ways to save money on the essentials.
Start meaningful conversations with your kids by updating your bookshelves with diverse books for kids when they are young to showcase a variety of families, identities and lifestyles. We are …
Parent support groups and social programs for new parents are a great way to connect with parents in the same stage of parenthood as you are. New parents, experienced parents, …
Chantale, a new mom, is sharing her favourite apps for new parents to help make your transition to a new parent a simple and joyful one.
Great local restaurants and caterers who offer pre-made Christmas Dinners.
If you’ve been cleaning and purging your no-longer-loved items, we know exactly where to take your goods to donate them in the Hamilton and Burlington areas. Let’s give those pieces …
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I’m so thankful for our libraries and bookstores who will be helping me expand on the important conversations surrounding race and racism at home with my kids. Here are …
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