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Jen Vander Vecht

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Jen Vander Vecht is a writer and mom. When not crafting four different knitting projects at once, she can be found dumping ingredients into her slow-cooker, walking the dog, watching Doctor Who, or researching cloth diapers. Jen has a Masters of Geography from U of T, where she studied Urban Forestry. She has planted hundreds of trees throughout Toronto and the GTA and works with various organizations to improve the state of urban trees.

Family Fun

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Toronto’s Best Museums To Visit With Kids

Toronto is chock full of awesome museums. Here are nine of the best to visit with kids.

July 21, 2020 by Jen Vander Vecht

May the Fourth Be With You: 7 Fun Star Wars Day Ideas

If you love Star Wars, and your kids are developing their own obsession for the much-loved epic space opera, here…

October 5, 2017 by Jen Vander Vecht

Fun and Unique Ways to Celebrate the Leap Year

One small leap for 2016, one giant leap in fun for the whole family!

August 22, 2019 by Jen Vander Vecht

Recipes and Food

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How to Prep and Freeze Healthy Homemade Food

An ounce of preparation = (several) pounds of home cooked food: How to prep and freeze healthy homemade food.

April 16, 2020 by Jen Vander Vecht

House and Home

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What Can I Plant With Kids? Gardening Projects for Families

Getting outside and interacting with nature is very valuable for children – and getting some help around the…

April 3, 2019 by Jen Vander Vecht

The Purge: Tips and Ideas for Spring Organization

Stuff really accumulates over those long winter months. Here are some tips and ideas for organizing your house…

September 30, 2017 by Jen Vander Vecht

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14 Tips for Dealing With Food Allergies in Kids

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, so we put together a few tips to help you navigate (and deal with) the many…

September 28, 2017 by Jen Vander Vecht

7 Ideas for Earth Day Fun with Kids + Events

The Earth is a pretty fascinating place, and there are a lot of fun, educational, and earth-friendly things you…

October 10, 2017 by Jen Vander Vecht

Arts and Crafts

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The Benefits of Knitting for Kids

There are many ways that kids (and adults!) can benefit from knitting and crochet. In addition to all the ways…

October 11, 2017 by Jen Vander Vecht

Baby and Pregnancy

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Pregnancy ‘Stuff’: A Beginner’s Guide

Having a baby marks a drastic change in the material needs of life, but how much “stuff” do you really need?

September 26, 2017 by Jen Vander Vecht

The Wonder and Fear of Pregnancy

Actually being pregnant is way different than thinking about having a baby, and it starts (hopefully) long before…

October 5, 2017 by Jen Vander Vecht

Special Needs

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Autism Awareness Day: ASD and Play

April 2nd is World Autism Day. Because so many people are personally affected by ASD, we are sharing some helpful…

October 1, 2017 by Jen Vander Vecht

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