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Alicia McAuley

31 Posts

Birthday Parties

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How To Throw a Fall Fair Birthday Party

Let autumn be your inspiration for a fall-themed birthday that’s full of fun! Great ideas for games, food, loot…

September 23, 2019 by Alicia McAuley

How To Throw a Circus-Themed Birthday Party

With all its whimsy and wonder, it’s no wonder that kids are drawn to the circus. If your little one is a lion…

October 1, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

How To Throw the Perfect Princess Party

Treat your little one to a party fit for a princess with these fun and easy ideas for a memorable birthday bash:…

August 21, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

10 Creative Birthday Cakes Made By Real Moms

Real birthday cakes by real moms. Get inspired by these super-cool birthday cakes: Frozen characters, rainbow cakes,…

September 20, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

Camps

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21 Toronto March Break Camps in the West End & Downtown

March break 2019 is just around the corner (March 11–15), and if you’re still trying to find a fun camp…

February 6, 2019 by Shannon Kelly and Alicia McAuley

Education

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9 Back-To-School Countdown Ideas for Kids

It’s time to start thinking about the back-to-school season. The key to getting your kids into the school spirit…

August 12, 2019 by Alicia McAuley

11 End-of-Year Gifts For Teachers

Say “Thank you” to your child’s teacher for a great school year with one of these thoughtful gifts that won’t break…

October 5, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

7 Fun Ways to Celebrate a New School Year

The back-to-school countdown is on! Get your little ones excited for the first day of school with these fun ideas…

October 4, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

Family Fun

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Best Places To Go Apple-Picking in the GTA in 2020

Wondering where you can go apple-picking around Toronto this fall? We’ve got you covered, with farms and orchards…

October 2, 2020 by Alicia McAuley

15 Great Family Day Events Across the GTA

Family Day weekend is almost here! Enjoy some special time with your crew at one of these fun events happening…

August 26, 2019 by Alicia McAuley

12 Gifts Kids Can Make (That You’ll Actually Want to Keep!)

From toddler-friendly paint projects to cool handmade jewelry, we’ve rounded up a dozen kid-made holiday gifts…

November 25, 2019 by Alicia McAuley

15 Fun Things To Do with Washi Tape

How to use washi tape? How not to use it! There are so many fun projects to make with washi tape. Here are 15 kid-friendly…

September 22, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

Holidays

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9 Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for Families

Show your little valentines how much they mean to you with a fun day of activities the whole family can enjoy.

October 7, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

11 DIY Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make

They’re only young once! Go all out with the coloured lights and the hand-made decorations. Trim your tree with…

September 22, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

Best Gifts for Grandparents

If you’re stumped for a perfect, meaningful gift idea for Grandma and Grandpa, we’ve got you covered! From…

September 28, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

Best Places to Meet Santa in the GTA for 2015

Sitting on Santa’s lap for that classic photo op is an annual tradition. But a quick snapshot isn’t all that’s…

August 22, 2019 by Alicia McAuley

Parenting

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What Is an RESP? Just the Basics, Please!

This post is sponsored, but the opinions expressed are our own. Help! We’ve Got Kids is a free resource, supported…

October 16, 2018 by Alicia McAuley

5 Twists on Traditional Thank-You Notes for Kids

It’s safe to say that we’d all like to raise children who are thoughtful, kind and gracious. The simple, old-fashioned…

September 28, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

13 Chore Charts and Chore Tracking Ideas

Chores will seem a little more exciting with these clever charts and trackers that you can make yourself. Here…

September 22, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

House and Home

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7 Easy Ways To Organize and Store Kids’ Artwork

No matter how organized you are before the school year begins, it won’t be long before your kitchen table starts…

October 8, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

9 Ideas for Organizing Kids’ Books

Keep your bookworm’s favourite reads organized with these smart storage ideas.

September 20, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

8 DIY Homework Station Ideas

A dedicated space for homework may be just the thing your child needs to focus on learning. Here are 8 DIY homework…

September 20, 2017 by Alicia McAuley

11 Simple Solutions to Organize Toy Clutter

Toys seem to multiply on their own, don’t they? Here are 11 smart and inexpensive solutions for toy storage.

April 9, 2018 by Alicia McAuley

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