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Marianne Wright

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Marianne is a freelance writer, editor and marketing professional. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband and their 1-year-old son. Her favourite things include Diet Coke, weekends, and expertly timed puns. If Marianne isn't hanging around the city, she's probably hiking across Southern Ontario with a baby strapped to her back.

Classes and Programs

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Toronto Virtual Coding Classes and Camps for Kids

Even when booking an online class, shopping locally is a smart idea. It means post-pandemic your child can make…

January 7, 2021 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

12 Virtual Theatre & Drama Arts Classes and Camps Kids Can Do Online

Do you have a budding actor in your home? If you are looking for a way to keep them entertained and to support…

January 7, 2021 by Marianne Wright

Special Needs Programs for Kids With Autism in Toronto & The GTA

School and program closures were difficult for everyone, but for a lot of children with special needs, these disruptions…

November 17, 2020 by Marianne Wright

How To Get Your Child Started With Coding

As parents, it’s so easy for us to rely on the school system to teach our children what they “need” to be…

November 5, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Birthday Parties

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How To Throw a COVID-Safe Winter Party for Kids

As we enter into the winter months, it becomes harder and harder to figure out safe ways to have COVID-safe birthday…

December 4, 2020 by Marianne Wright

6 Virtual Loot Bags For Your Kid’s Online Birthday Party

If you’ve got a birthday coming up, and you’ve decided to host a virtual birthday party for your kid, there…

November 10, 2020 by Marianne Wright

COVID-era Birthday Parties: Everything You Need To Know

This pandemic has been a roller coaster, to say the least—our kids were pulled out of school, we were pulled…

February 15, 2021 by Marianne Wright

No Party? No Problem! How To Plan an Awesome Birthday During COVID

Over the past year, we’ve seen a drastic shift in how we celebrate our kids’ birthdays. We’ve had to say…

February 15, 2021 by Marianne Wright

Camps

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Toronto Virtual Coding Classes and Camps for Kids

Even when booking an online class, shopping locally is a smart idea. It means post-pandemic your child can make…

January 7, 2021 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

12 Virtual Theatre & Drama Arts Classes and Camps Kids Can Do Online

Do you have a budding actor in your home? If you are looking for a way to keep them entertained and to support…

January 7, 2021 by Marianne Wright

Cooking Camps For Kids in Toronto & The GTA

We love it when the kids help us in the kitchen—although it usually results in a much bigger mess, we hold onto…

November 25, 2020 by Marianne Wright

2020 In-Person Winter Break Camps – Toronto West & Etobicoke

Check out these fun day camps in the west end of Toronto and Etobicoke for winter break 2020. Get the latest on…

November 25, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Education

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Toronto Virtual Coding Classes and Camps for Kids

Even when booking an online class, shopping locally is a smart idea. It means post-pandemic your child can make…

January 7, 2021 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

8 Holiday Teacher Gift Ideas For 2020

This has been a very strange year for students and teachers alike. We ended the 2019-2020 school year from the…

December 9, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Special Needs Programs for Kids With Autism in Toronto & The GTA

School and program closures were difficult for everyone, but for a lot of children with special needs, these disruptions…

November 17, 2020 by Marianne Wright

How To Get Your Child Started With Coding

As parents, it’s so easy for us to rely on the school system to teach our children what they “need” to be…

November 5, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Family Fun

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Best Ontario Provincial Parks For Families To Visit

Ontario is a wonderful place to live and a beautiful place to explore with the family. Whether you are looking…

January 12, 2021 by Marianne Wright

13 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Toronto This Winter

While most winter’s we all feel like hibernating in front of the TV under a comfy blanket, this year is a little…

January 3, 2021 by Marianne Wright

50 Winter Break Boredom Busters: COVID Edition

Winter break is here and after Monday morning’s announcement, we know that we are in for a long winter with…

December 22, 2020 by Marianne Wright

8 Outdoor Activities To Try This Winter With Kids

As the snow starts to fall and the temperature continues to drop, we’re already thinking about the amazing day-trips…

December 10, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Health and Safety

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Preparing Kids For In-Person School During COVID

September is just around the corner. And while most school boards across Ontario have delayed start days to as…

August 27, 2020 by Marianne Wright

What Stage 3 Means for Kids and Families in Toronto

As we move into Stage 3 in Toronto on July 31st, it’s important to know what this means for you and your family….

July 30, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Where To Buy Cute Kid’s Face Masks In Canada

Masks are becoming a requirement in most municipalities across Ontario for anyone over the age of 2 or 3. Getting…

July 21, 2020 by Marianne Wright

How To Ease Your Kids’ Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How to care for your mental health and your kids during times of crisis is something we’ve all come face-to-face…

April 1, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

Shopping and Services

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10 Local Toronto Stores For Back-To-School Supplies

Whether your kids are heading back to the classroom in person or are continuing with virtual learning in September,…

August 11, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Local Kids’ Bookstores in Toronto That Will Deliver To You

What could be better than shopping at a local bookstore for your kids? Shopping at a local bookstore that delivers…

June 2, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Date Night Solutions for Toronto Parents

When was the last time you and your partner hit the town for a date night? Before kids, most of us didn’t realize…

August 5, 2020 by Marianne Wright

The Best Local Shops in Toronto For Holiday Shopping

There’s something so satisfying when you shop local. Sure, staying home in your pyjamas with a hot cup of coco…

December 5, 2019 by Marianne Wright

Family Fitness

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10 Great Hiking Spots for Families in the GTA

As the leaves start changing colour, the air gets a bit crisper, and your family is itching to get outdoors before…

September 8, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Get Moving Indoors: 10 Exercise Apps & Sites for Kids

While the weather is starting to improve, we’re still experiencing so pretty chilly temperatures for the month…

May 5, 2020 by Marianne Wright

50+ Free Online Resources for Kids

Here are some of the best at-home learning and fun activities we’ve found that you can use while self-isolating…

August 5, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

Recipes and Food

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10 Cute School Lunch Box Surprises for Kids

Well, here we are. It was an interesting journey to get to the 2020-2021 school year, but we’ve done it! This…

September 18, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Holidays

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8 Best Snow Tubing Parks Near Toronto

The snow is falling and that means one thing—it’s time to get outside and enjoy all the fun you can only enjoy…

December 17, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Fun COVID-Friendly Christmas Party Ideas for Kids

We’re nearing the holidays and currently, Toronto and large areas of the GTA have been labelled red and grey…

December 9, 2020 by Marianne Wright

11 Fun & Spooky At-Home Halloween Activities

Residents of Toronto and much of the GTA have been advised by Ontario’s chief medical officer that they should…

October 21, 2020 by Marianne Wright

13+ Halloween-Inspired Face Masks For Kids

Halloween is right around the corner. And while you may have decided to opt-out of trick-or-treating this year,…

October 12, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Parenting

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Inspirational Acts of Kindness Bridging the Social Distance

It’s not hard to get into a negative headspace with what we are all currently facing. As we all try our best…

April 2, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Date Night Solutions for Toronto Parents

When was the last time you and your partner hit the town for a date night? Before kids, most of us didn’t realize…

August 5, 2020 by Marianne Wright

House and Home

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30+ Screen-Free Activities Your Kids Can Do ALONE While You Work at Home

Listen, there’s no shame in occupying kids with screens sometimes—especially now since COVID-19 has us…

August 27, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

50+ Free Online Resources for Kids

Here are some of the best at-home learning and fun activities we’ve found that you can use while self-isolating…

August 5, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

Back-to-School Organizational Tips For Parents

Heading back to school brings up a lot of mixed feelings in families. Some kids might be so excited to get back…

August 6, 2019 by Marianne Wright

Travel

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Best Ontario Provincial Parks For Families To Visit

Ontario is a wonderful place to live and a beautiful place to explore with the family. Whether you are looking…

January 12, 2021 by Marianne Wright

11 Amazing Winter Getaways for Families in Ontario

While the weather isn’t yet what we would call “frightful” we all know it is coming soon. And with the last…

November 12, 2020 by Marianne Wright

15 Last-Minute Family Travel Destinations for Summer In Ontario

We’re not wrong when we say that travel this summer has taken a backseat. But we say why not put the kids in…

August 5, 2020 by Marianne Wright

10 Places To Go Downhill Skiing With Kids Near Toronto

While we’re still waiting for the snow to fall here in Toronto, the slopes surrounding Toronto and the GTA are…

January 13, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Summer Fun

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Best Ontario Provincial Parks For Families To Visit

Ontario is a wonderful place to live and a beautiful place to explore with the family. Whether you are looking…

January 12, 2021 by Marianne Wright

2020 End-of-Summer Bucket List for Toronto Kids

Whether you’re looking forward to having the kids back in school or you’re planning on continuing distance…

August 4, 2020 by Marianne Wright

10 Outdoor Family Adventures for Toronto Kids For Summer 2020

As Toronto continues to enjoy the freedoms of Stage 2, more and more businesses are reopening. And that means that…

August 5, 2020 by Marianne Wright

19 Toronto & Southern Ontario Drive-In Movie Theatres

What is more summer than drive-in movies? And this summer, in particular, drive-in movies are a great option for…

July 14, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Uncategorized

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15 Things To Do With Kids in Toronto This Fall

The kids are back in school, the weather has started to cool, and Starbucks has been serving Pumpkin Spiced everything…

September 10, 2019 by Marianne Wright

Arts and Crafts

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11 Father’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make

Father’s Day is just around the corner and with kids home from school, you can be sure that they won’t have…

June 9, 2020 by Marianne Wright

30+ Screen-Free Activities Your Kids Can Do ALONE While You Work at Home

Listen, there’s no shame in occupying kids with screens sometimes—especially now since COVID-19 has us…

August 27, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

16 Mother’s Day Gifts Your Kids Can Make At Home

Mother’s Day is almost upon us—this Sunday, May 10th, moms all over the world will be showered with love, admiration,…

May 4, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Boredom Busters: 50+ Easy At-Home Activities For Kids

It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone that Ontario has extended school closures until May 31st. Most…

May 5, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Baby and Pregnancy

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Date Night Solutions for Toronto Parents

When was the last time you and your partner hit the town for a date night? Before kids, most of us didn’t realize…

August 5, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Family Health

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Where To Buy Cute Kid’s Face Masks In Canada

Masks are becoming a requirement in most municipalities across Ontario for anyone over the age of 2 or 3. Getting…

July 21, 2020 by Marianne Wright

How To Ease Your Kids’ Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How to care for your mental health and your kids during times of crisis is something we’ve all come face-to-face…

April 1, 2020 by Shannon Kelly and Marianne Wright

Inspirational Acts of Kindness Bridging the Social Distance

It’s not hard to get into a negative headspace with what we are all currently facing. As we all try our best…

April 2, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Covid-19 Cancellations and Closures in Toronto and the GTA

NOTE: Changes/cancellations are coming in quickly so this list is accurate as of March 13 at 5:00 pm but may change…

March 13, 2020 by Marianne Wright

Toys Gear

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14 Awesome Magazines for Canadian Kids

Ten kids’ magazines we love, for children ages 0–14. Give the gift that keeps on giving: magazines are a great…

October 2, 2020 by Heather Camlot and Marianne Wright

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