A House and Its People: A Multimedia Art Gift
This sweet DIY gift is the perfect way to celebrate your family
Video of the Week: Come on in, the Water’s Fine!
Cooper the Corgi knows how to celebrate a long weekend at the lake
Video of the Week: A Mother’s Day Surprise?
The International Museum of Women Celebrates Motherhood Around the Globe
A new online exhibition shares the joys and sorrows of mothers from all around the world
Mother’s Day eCards for Every Kind of Mom
These amazing (free!) eCards reflect the true diversity of mothers. Send one to a stand-out mom you know!
Print Your Own Artistic Mother’s Day Cards
Crafty columnist Andrea Tomkins shares a quick and easy tutorial for making beautiful custom cards for any occasion
11 Delicious Mother’s Day Recipes
Need some quick ideas for a great Mother's Day meal? How about breakfast in bed, a lovely lunch or sumptuous ...
Make a Picture-Perfect Necklace for Mother’s Day
This lovely customized necklace is the ultimate DIY Mother's Day gift
3 Free Printable Crafts for Mother’s Day
Who wouldn't love to receive one of these sweet DIY surprises on Mother's Day?
32 Charming Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Sure, breakfast in bed, love notes and handmade treasures are often the best gifts, but if you went the humble ...
Video of the Week: Happy Easter from the Cookie Bunny
5 Tips for a Better Easter Hunt
Santa and the Easter Bunny as You’ve Never Seen Them: Rise of the Guardians Trailer [VIDEO]
Chick in a Nest: A Tasty Homemade Easter Treat
6 Great Candy-Free Easter Surprises
5 Fun Easter Hunt Ideas for the Whole Family
Hey parents—we’ve got the scoop! We spoke with the Easter Bunny himself to find out how to get everyone in ...
Make Your Own Creamy Easter Eggs
Easy Craft Idea: Pretty Painted Easter Rocks
11 Cute Easter Craft Ideas
How to Make Your Own Easter Name Game
A Cute Easter Treat Idea: Surprise-Filled Eggs
Make Your Own Adorable No-Sew Sock Bunnies
A Fun Easter Craft Idea: Colourful Egg Cozies
Cute Lunch Idea: Easter Egg Bento Fun
Celebrate Spring with This Colourful DIY Wreath
20 Irish Baby Names We Love
The Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast: Cherry Vanilla Irish Oatmeal
A Fun St. Patrick’s Day Craft Idea: Paper Plate Leprechauns
Leprechaun Hat Marshmallow Pops: The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Treat
5 Rainbow Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Adorable Cherry Chocolate Mice
Family Day Fondue Fun
Family Day 2012: Your Guide to Fun Kid-Friendly Events and Activities
Happy Valentine’s Day! Hugs and Kisses from Canadian Family
A Sweet Valentine’s Day Game Kids Will Love: Edible Tic Tac Toe
3 Fun and Simple DIY Gifts Your Kids Can Make for Valentine’s Day
An Edible Craft for Valentine’s Day: Marshmallow Necklaces
5 Adorable DIY Valentine’s Day Crafts
Cute DIY Valentine Idea: On-a-Roll Candy Scrolls
5 Valentine’s Day Picture Books
Here are five heartwarming books your little Valentine will fall in love with
A Quick and Easy Valentine That Really Rocks
Cute Craft Idea: A Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Window Decoration
Valentine’s Day Craft Idea: Beary Nice Pencils to Share with the Class
Share a Feast with Your Family for Chinese New Year
A Cute Craft for Chinese New Year: Paper Fortune Cookies
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Chinese New Year Cake
A Warm and Twinkling Craft for New Year’s: Tin Can Welcome Lanterns
A Delicious New Year’s Eve Idea: Edible Party Horns
10 Easy Appetizers for Your New Year’s Eve Party
Hosting a New Year’s Eve party for your nearest and dearest? These easy appetizer recipes will help you spend less ...
Family-Friendly New Year’s Fun
Easy ways to get the kids involved with counting down to another new year!
Happy Holidays from Canadian Family!
Video of the Week: One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas
Start a New Christmas Eve Tradition with These Adorable Elf Doughnuts
Cute Holiday Craft: DIY Marbleized Greeting Cards
An Instant Dose of Holiday Cheer: Our Favourite Christmas Songs and Movie Clips
Pick of the Week: eeBoo Festive Paper Chains
A Yummy Holiday Treat: Ornaments You Can Eat!
Holiday Fun: A New App to Help You Track Santa’s Christmas Journey
Holiday Decorations You Can Eat: Christmas Trees Made with Fruit
Holiday Fun: Send Your Kids a Personalized Call from Santa
Roast Beef Wraps: A Quick and Easy Holiday Party Snack
Adorable Thumbprint Reindeer Ornaments
Holiday Craft: Snowy Pine Cone Centrepiece
Crayon Wreath: Cute Holiday Craft for Teachers or Kids’ Rooms
The Sweetest Christmas Craft: Candy Trees
Start a New Tradition: Decorated Christmas Doughnuts
An Adorable Winter Craft Idea: Sock Snowmen
5 Ways to Get in Touch with Santa
Holiday Craft Idea: DIY Cinnamon Gingerbread Ornaments
Pick of the Week: UNICEF Survival Gifts
Decorate Your Door for the Holidays with This Beautiful DIY Ornament Wreath
Why You Shouldn’t Buy a First-Generation Tech Product This Holiday Season
A Cute and Festive Dessert Idea: Reindeer Cupcakes
Saturday Morning Smile: The Happiest Guy at the Mall [VIDEO]
Pick of the Week: Merry-Okee Christmas Karaoke Microphone
12 Holiday Albums We Love
There's nothing like a great Christmas song to get you in the holiday spirit. Here are 12 holiday albums to ...
A Sweet Festive Treat: Christmas Tree Brownies
25 Great Holiday Gift Ideas Under $25
Start a New Christmas Tradition with This Sweet DIY Advent Calendar Idea
20 Kid-Friendly Treasures from Toronto Life
22 Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Preteens
Shopping for the tweens on your list? From great games to musical instruments and even a flying shark, we've rounded ...
13 Holiday Gift Ideas for Teens
Whether you’re shopping for a gamer, a beauty queen or a future photographer, we’ve got a great holiday gift idea ...
11 of the Greatest Holiday Movie Moments
On those cold winter nights, there's nothing quite like curling up with a cup of hot chocolate and a great ...
7 Simple and Stunning Holiday Decor Ideas
Bring the holidays home with these easy, lovely DIY decor ideas
9 Delightful Holiday Crafts to Make with Your Kids
These sweet holiday crafts will get everyone into the spirit of the season.
22 Great Gift Ideas for Grown-Ups
Make sure Santa is bringing something fantastic for Mom and Dad as well and all of the other grown-ups on ...
Pick of the Week: The Book of (Holiday) Awesome
Add Extra Flavour to Holiday Appetizers with Homemade Red Pepper Jelly
Trim the Tree with This Cute DIY Christmas List Ornament
25 Free Things to Make Your Holidays Even Happier
Those holiday shopping bills add up fast! To keep your budget in check, we've rounded up 25 free seasonal goodies ...
How to Make a Gorgeous Gold Christmas Wreath
Strike gold this holiday season with a simple and elegant DIY Christmas wreath. You can make it for less than ...
Great Holiday Party Idea: Host Your Own Coffee Klatsch
Justin Bieber Debuts New Holiday Album, Charity Drive
What to Do with All That Leftover Halloween Candy
Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips for a Happier Halloween
Halloween For Grown-Ups: The 5 Scariest Movies of All Time
Celebrate Halloween With Delicious Black Cat Cookies
Saturday Morning Smile: How to Carve a Pumpkin, Muppet-Style [VIDEO]
A Spooky Treat Your Kids Will Love: Gingerbread Skeleton Cookies
Get in the Halloween Spirit With a Candy Corn Manicure
A Yummy No-Bake Halloween Treat: Candy Corn and Pretzel Bark
Make Your Own Halloween Door Hanger
Make Easy Owl Pumpkins This Halloween
Easy and Fun Costumes For School-Aged Children
If you're looking for a costume for your trick-or-treater, we've got lots of inexpensive DIY ideas, plus a few of ...
13 Fun Halloween Craft Ideas
Pumpkins and witches and monsters, oh my! Celebrate Halloween with these fun and easy craft ideas
11 Perfect Pumpkin Stencils
Whether you're looking for a spooky pumpkin, a pretty pumpkin, a no-carve pumpkin or something intricate to carve, these stencils ...
Give Your Garden a Spooky Makeover With Painted Rocks for Halloween
Pick of the Week: Hocus Pocus Treat Presenter
A Fun Halloween Dessert Idea: Monster Brownies
No-Bake Marshmallow Witches Are a Quick and Easy Halloween Snack
A Boo-tiful Halloween Treat Idea: Boilin’ Cauldron Cupcakes
A Fun and Easy Halloween Craft Idea: Light-Up Haunted Houses
A Spooktacular Craft Idea: DIY Halloween Lanterns
Skip the Sugar? 4 Cheap Halloween Candy Alternatives
Pick of the Week: One Spooky Night—A Halloween Adventure
A Yummy No-Bake Halloween Treat: Spiderweb Pretzel Snacks
A Sweet and Simple Halloween Treat: Mummy Cookie Pops
Saturday Morning Smile: People Look Funny When They’re Scared [PHOTOS]
Excited for Thanksgiving Dessert? You’re Not Alone [VIDEO]
The Perfect Thanksgiving Party Treat: Mini Pumpkin Pies
A Yummy Fall Dessert Idea: Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies
A Cute and Colourful Thanksgiving Centrepiece: Mod Podge Pumpkins
Sweet and Simple Thanksgiving Craft: Pine Cone Turkeys
18 Fantastic Costume Ideas for Preschoolers
Keep your little one creepy and cozy in these amazing costumes—we've got both DIY options and a few of our ...
Preteen Costumes Your Preteen Will Actually Like
Preteens are probably making up their own minds about what to wear on Halloween, but we have a few ideas ...
11 Great Halloween Costumes for Baby
Maybe they can't trick-or-treat yet, but they sure look cute in Halloween costumes! Here are our favourite DIY and store-bought ...
8 Spooky, Scary and Fun Halloween Apps
With Halloween right around the corner, here are some of the latest and greatest Halloween apps for you and your ...
Great Rosh Hashanah Craft Idea: Recycled Bottle Apple Boxes
5 Mouth-Watering Homemade Burger Recipes
These five delicious and way-easier-to-prepare-than-you-thought gourmet-style homemade burger recipes will have you wondering why you ever settled for frozen ones ...
4 Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe in the Sun
There's no better place to be in summer than enjoying time outdoors with your family. Keep kids safe from the ...
6 Crowd-Pleasing Summer Party Foods
With the warm weather on your side, there’s no better time to reconnect with family and friends. We’re here to ...
Three More Reasons Why You’ll Love Disneyland
Happy Canada Day From Our Canadian Family to Yours!
Canada Day Craft Idea: Maple Leaf Magnets
The Best Recipes for Your Canada Day BBQ
Nothing says Canada Day like a long-weekend BBQ with family and friends. These tasty recipes are sure to make your ...
The Best Spots to Watch Canada Day Fireworks
12 TV Dads We Love
Whether they are calm, cool, capable, zany, funny or goofy, television dads have made a huge impact on our lives. ...
Father’s Day Food Idea: Touchdown Treats
Father’s Day Treat: Tee-Time Cupcakes
Win the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift from Netflix Canada
Free Father’s Day Coupons
These fun, colourful coupons are a great way to let Dad know how much he's loved
Stuff I Love: “Conversations to Keep” Mom & Me Recordable Book
March Break: Go Dutch in Curaçao
The Caribbean island of Curacao (pronounced cure-a-sow) is in the Netherlands Antilles, about 50 km off the coast of ...
March Break : Everything is Irie in Jamaica
Spending time at Beaches Negril in Jamaica is like taking your kids to a play date hosted by Mother-of-the-Year: ...
March Break: Paradise Found in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is one of those places that never on my radar, I knew Ricky Martin was from there, ...
March Break : Kicking it Old School in Myrtle Beach
The last time I was in Myrtle Beach I was 9. We made the 17-hour trek down in my family's ...
March Break: Beach or Bust!
Let's face it. The long Canadian winter can take its toll on even the most snow-loving family. If you're ready ...
21 Amazing March Break Ideas
Looking for something to do this March Break? Look no further. Whether you want indoor activities, outdoor fun, quiet ...
Our 5 Prettiest Christmas Baking Recipes
Sweet and Easy Homemade Paper Ornaments
Fun Holiday Activity: Quick Cottages, No Gingerbread Needed!
Snowball Fight! ..with Cookies
Rudolph the Red-Nosed…Sandwich
Easier Than They Look: Adorable Snowman Cupcakes
Sweet Snack: Edible Dreidels!
Christmas Classic: Gingerbread Kids
Beautiful Bottle-Cap Christmas Trees
Adorable Reindeer Cookies
Great Tree Topper: Paper Cup Angel
Merry Making: Kids’ Fashions and DIY Decor
'twas a house full of Christmas, with the decor done just right, and four little fashionistas looking to stay up ...
9 Easy Holiday Decorations
'Twas a house full of Christmas, with the decor done just right, and four little fashionistas looking to stay up ...
2010′s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
With over 165 gift ideas for every age and stage, from $3 to over $300, you will find lots to ...
Simple Ornament Your Kids Can Make!
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Ages 6-8
From old-school to new-school and mini to massive, our collection of gifts for your school-aged kid will garner squeals of ...
Healthy Holiday Snack
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Ages 9-12
Whether they're creative and curious or sporty and adventurous, we've got something here your preteen will love
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Ages 3-5
With lots of options to fuel unstructured creative play, this collection of gifts will satisfy even the pickiest pre-schooler
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Grown-ups
Whether pretty or useful or pretty useful, this selection of small gifts are perfect for stocking stuffers, host gifts or ...
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Ages 13-16
Teens are tricky to buy for, but here are a few sure-fire winner gifts.
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Ages 1-2
Pulling, pushing, stacking and learning, these toys will help your babe develop and grow as they play.
DIY: Festive Popcorn Wreath
Roll Up Some Snowball Cookies!
Cute Hats and Mitts that Will Warm You Up from the Inside!
Halloween Craft: Paper Bag Tombstones
Easy to make Halloween decoration for your front yard
Get Your Freak On: 12 Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes
Scratch the store-bought princess and animal costumes off your list. This year’s bizarre cast of characters will add just the ...
Our Top Picks: Personalized Jewelry for Mom
Having trouble thinking of a gift for your mom, your friend who's a mom, or even for yourself? Check out ...
Make An Easy Witch Costume
If you caught the October 2010 issue of Canadian Family magazine you will have discovered that making an apron as ...
18 Good Grade Gifts for Teachers (Plus, What Teachers Don’t Want!)
The school year is winding down and the time has come to search for the perfect parting gift for teachers. ...
Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed Menu
Make Mom's day by surprising her with these easy recipes for a morning she'll savour
5 Tips for Creating an All-Ages Easter Bash
Easter Fun and Food
Take the spring holiday into your own hands this year, and re-invent the traditional Easter egg and yummy treats.
Keeping Kids Active Over the March Break
Canadian Family speaks to Ken Achenbach, Canadian snowboarding legend and founder/director of Camp of Champions about how to keep ...
15 Tasty Thanksgiving Recipes for Every Meal
We’ve got your Thanksgiving weekend covered! From breakfast to dessert, we have 15 recipes that will keep your family full ...
Absolutely Lovely Valentine’s Day Gifts
Whether you are looking to spoil or be spoiled, here are some gift ideas for that special someone.
6 Simple and Decorative Christmas Crafts
Fun and easy holiday decorations you can make yourself
Annual Toy Guide 2009
Parade this season's best toys with the hep of CF's Annual Toy Guide
CF’s Ultimate 2009 Toy Guide
From print, online and beyond, we've gathered all our toy guides together, making this your one-stop shop for any toy ...
25 Homemade Gift Ideas
Take a walk on the DIY side, and make some holiday gifts this year. Homemade gifts are personal, fun and ...
Holiday Sleep Tips for Toddlers
How to keep your toddler on track during the holidays
Annual Toy Guide 2009 (Tweens & Teens)
We have this season’s best toys for the 9-16 year-old in your family
Annual Toy Guide 2009 (Bigger Kids)
We have this season’s best toys for the 6-8 year-old in your family
Annual Toy Guide 2009 (Little Kids)
We have this season’s best toys for the 3-5 year-old in your family
Annual Toy Guide 2009 (Babies and Toddlers)
We have this season’s best toys for the baby or toddler in your family
25 Holiday Baking Recipes
The holidays are the best time for baking: the kids are home to help out, there's always company to enjoy ...
Eco-Friendly Gift Guide
For the tree hugger in all of us, we've come up with some fun and eco-friendly gifts for the holiday ...
14 Easy and Cheap Halloween Costumes You Can Make
How to Make a Family Activity Advent Calendar
Skip the chocolate, and create this beautiful (and easy) paper advent calendar. Each envelope is stuffed with a fun activity ...
2009 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Whether your kids or your partner need a hint or you’re looking for a gift for your own, we’ve got ...
How to Make a Snowflake Garden
Few crafts are as satisfyingly simple as cutting snowflakes. Here's an equally easy solution for displaying your favourites
Three-Step Egg-Carton Wreath
This fun activity will add a family touch to your holiday decor
Fresh 2009 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
These tokens are for all of mom's hard work
Make an April Fool’s TV Dinner (out of cupcakes)!
Surprise your kids with dinner for dessert - they'll be delighted when they realize what they're really munching on ...
Spring Crafts for the Whole Family
Ring in spring with these fun crafts that bring inspirations from nature to brighten your home
2009 Valentine Round-Up
Five styles we adore
February/March Web Exclusives
More of the magazine you love including inspiring stories for a family-fun Valentine's Day, great new craft projects, helpful tips ...
Our Top Holiday 2008 Movie and Music Picks
Weäó»ve rounded up some of the best in the seasonäó»s music and movies to perk up even the biggest Scrooge ...
Cool Gifts for the Nature Lover
Naturally wonderful gifts for your little explorer kitchen  |  ...
Irresistable Collectible Toys for Boys and Girls
Captivating collections for curators of all kinds kitchen  |  ...
Perfect Gifs for Your Princess’ Nursery
The sweetest dolls and cuddliest critters for your little princess to fill her castle
CF’s Annual Toy Guide
'twas the night before Christmas, and the rooms filled with noise, not a sweetie was sleeping, all awake with their ...
The Best New Christmas Books of 2008
Colourful holiday books are a timeless treasure for parents and children alike. Weäó»ve rounded up a few favourites that are ...
Sweet and Entertaining Gifts for 2008
Entertaining gift ideas for the whole family
11 Stylish Mommy Finds for Holiday 2008
Take one black dress, add accessories, and you’re ready to rock any holiday gathering
Three Easy Christmas Tree Alternatives
CF's editor-in-chief, Jen Reynolds, offers up three beautiful and easy alternatives to your standard tannenbaum
Easy Holiday Hosting Kit to Keep Kids Entertained
Make your holiday party a hit with a kid-pleasing hosting kit
4 Beautiful DIY Christmas Decorations
These fun projects are great and unique ways to add some personal style to your holiday home this year
Modern Holiday Decorating Ideas
A new family builds their own traditions with stylish and simple dŽcor
Decorating Your House for the Holidays (Hold the Red and Green)
A new family builds their own traditions with stylish and simple decor
Trading Toys at Christmas: A Green Gift-Giving Strategy
How one family reworked the holidays with some creative gift giving
Easy Edible Holiday Gifts
Delicious gifts that are a snap to prepare
Holiday Scavenger Hunt
This list of activities for a fun and festive hunt is a great way to keep the kids occupied during ...
October 2008 Entertainment Picks
Entertainment that will give your whole flock something to squawk about
A Halloween Party for Grown-Ups
After your little pumpkins are tucked into bed, break out the wine glasses for a ghoulish grown-up gathering
27 Halloween Party and Costume Ideas
27 easy ways to make your Halloween party the best on the block
October Web Exclusives
Your online guide to an ooky spooky good time, great ways to enjoy fall plus innovative tips to stay organized ...
Portrait Artists Across Canada
A professionally drawn portrait may be the perfect unique gift
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2008
The man in your life can buy his own neckwear. Here’s what he’s really hoping for this Father’s Day ...
Free Mother’s Day Coupons
These colourful coupons will be a delightful way to let mom know she's loved
Last Minute Mother’s Day (or any day) Gifts
These pretty accessories and gorgeous baubles are guaranteed to make mom smile
Give Mom a Night Off: Five Easy Dishes She’ll Love
We've rounded up five simple but tasty dishes to make for Mom
Neighbourhood Easter Egg Hunt
Celebrate spring with a bash that will leave them hunting for more
Slideshow: Spring Craft Projects
Five exceptionally easy, extraordinarily cute crafts
Adorable Egg Crafts
3 egg-ceptionally cute Easter egg crafts
Curbing Your Child’s Sweet Tooth
Healthy ways to satisfy the sugar crave
Short-Order Shortbread
A cookie exchange is a quick and easy party theme around the holidays: every guest bakes a batch and you ...
Party Prep: Sleek Hair
'Tis the season to look your best for that big holiday bash with sleek, sexy hair. Plus, tips and tricks ...
Winter Weekend Getaways
Four great places to go to reconnect with your family over the holidays
Beautiful DIY Holiday Decorations for the Whole House
This is a red-and-green-free zone! Toss tradition out the window with these refreshing ideas
8 Adorable Gift Ideas for Food Lovers
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How (and Who) to Tip During the Holidays
It's customary to tip those who make your life easier during the holiday season, but who gets what and ...
Holiday Beauty Must-Haves
Everything you need to face the holiday party season in style
CF’s Delightful Toy Gift Guide
Stop the hunt! We’ve gathered up the most fantastical finds and curious of treasures—guaranteed to elicit the softest sighs, the ...
Mastering Manners During the Holidays
Polite preschoolers? It just takes some practice
Sweet Costume-Inspired Fashions for Fall 2007
Don’t wait for Halloween to give character to your kids’ clothes. From an angelically pretty dress to cowboy-ready denim, make ...
Incredible Halloween Trivia, Decor and Party Ideas
We were surprised to learn that nearly one third of Canadians don’t know why we celebrate Halloween. Come to think ...
3 Easy No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
Pumpkins, with a little glitter and elbow grease, can serve as the perfect table centre decorations, whether scary, sparkly or ...
Helping Your Kids Conquer Fears
Halloween can scare up some monster-sized fears. Here's how to help your child face his
Did You Know: Thanksgiving Quick Facts
Whether you are preparing a family meal or just plan to enjoy the last long weekend until the holidays, consider ...
2007 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Forget the tie and golf clubs. Hereäó»s what the main man in your life really wants on Fatheräó»s Day ...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2007
Send him this list of chic finds you'll love to unwrap on Mother's Day! And make sure to download these ...
2006 Holiday Gift Guide
Good to gift, great to get: Here are 48 of the hottest toys, activity kits, books, gadgets, bath treats, and ...
Glamorous 2007 Holiday Fashions for Mom and Junior
Whether you’re heading to a concert or cocktail soirée, now’s your time to shine in one (or all!) of these ...
Love is in the Air
10 unique ways to show your family and friends how much you care on Valentine's Day.
Host a Spooky Monster-Themed Bash
School-age kids will have a screaming good time at this monstrous birthday party!
Cookie Decorating Diversion
Try this kit for a new tradition of decorating cookies together on Christmas Eve for Santa's arrival.
Homemade Holiday Treats
Whether you're participating in a cookie exchange or hosting a party these treats are guaranteed crowd pleasers.
Fabulous Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Is your Christmas list long and your shopping time limited? Check out the Canadian Family team's picks for hot gifts ...
Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
A collection of recipes that are perfect for celebrating Mom.
Tinsel and Tantrums
4 ways to deal with bad behaviour over the holidays
11 sanity saving tips for the holidays
How Canadian Family readers avoid holiday hassles and celebrate on their own terms.
Expert Advice for the Holiday Host
Donna Hay, celebrity chef and mother of two, dishes with Canadian Family Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Reynolds about entertaining for friends, planned ...
The Spirit of the Season
Canadian Family readers share treasured holiday traditions.
Holiday Survival Tips
Canadian Family parents offer tricks and advice for getting through the festive season without losing your sanity.
Halloween Health and Safety
Get tips for choosing candy that all kids can enjoy, PLUS 6 websites to help you talk to your kids ...
5 Fabulous-in-a-Flash Costumes
Check out our list of surprising places to find a last-minute disguise for your trick-or-treater.
The Ultimate Halloween Guide
6 costumes you can make, 5 you can buy, plus 8 stay-sane strategies for a happy Halloween.
Bag of Popcorn
Cook up this snazzy box of popcorn with large sheets of white foam board and red ribbon or duct tape. ...
Forest Fairy
Use store-bought wings, a simple bodysuit, craft-store leaves and no-fray tulle to snip and glue together this enchanting forest fairy ...
Three-Tier Cake
With a bride and groom on top, this foam-and-felt concoction is a wedding cake. Substitute a faux candle and your ...
Jack in the Box
Use felt and a cardboard box to make this sweet jack-in-the-box. Julie covered hers with fabric, but you could use ...
Li’l Chicken Costume
Create this adorable chicken costume using a second-hand baby carrier, yellow feathers and an orange rubber glove.
Designer Pumpkins
Boost your pumpkin's style appeal with chic stencils designed exclusively for Canadian Family by artist Saelee Oh.