With Summer Break just starting I've been thinking back on how much I hated March Break this year. For about six years now, ever since my eldest first started school, I've watched on social media as other parents complained about summer break (or March break, or Christmas break, or whatever), saying how it drove them bats to have their kids home for x many days... but I just … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Fuel the Fun and Avoid March Break Meltdowns
My seven year old's current favourite phrase is, "I'm booooored." Her older sister, who normally never complains about being bored, has starting taking cues from her. They chime in, in stereo, "Bored. SO BORED. There is NOTHING TO DO. Mooooooom." My standard answer involves cleaning. If you are bored then you can tidy the toys off the floor in the front room, or you can put … [Read more...]
When March Break Goes Bust, It’s Netflix to the Rescue
To kick off March Break I made plans to take the family to Toronto, stay in a nice hotel and visit a couple of museums. Along with three dozen changes of clothes I made sure to pack the tablet, preloaded with Netflix. In my mind I envisioned the blog post I was going to write about how we enjoyed Netflix on the go; how I didn't have to worry about finding kid's programming on … [Read more...]
Looking for a Family Friendly March Break Destination? Think Eaton Chelsea.
I'm pretty excited to be planning out our March Break trip to Toronto. Next weekend we're off for a two night stay at the Eaton Chelsea. Ok, I'm not going to lie, I would prefer a sunny destination. Somewhere toasty warm, with saltwater beaches. But that's not in the budget. Three days in Toronto is much more do-able, and to my kids every bit as exciting. A year ago this … [Read more...]
You’ve got Four Days left to take advantage of this awesome Toronto Travel Deal…
Like me, have you realized that a staycation at home isn't all it's cracked up to be? Looking for a last minute March Break getaway? The Grand Hotel in Toronto is running an awesome promotion for a family getaway (available through March 17th). Their March Break ROM Package includes full breakfast buffet, overnight stay in a 350 sq ft Grand Deluxe room with … [Read more...]