South-East Scarborough’s treasure by the lake
For those of you who don’t know a lot about the Port Union neighbourhood of Scarborough, read on for a little bit of history and for more information on the fun that can be had at their Waterfront...
View ArticleThe Harbourfront hot spot
The Toronto Harbourfront and The Toronto Port Authority are bringing the world of dance and theatre to you all summer long and the line-up is incredible. It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes...
View ArticleFringe benefits for the inner child
Children’s theatre is often dismissed as a frivolous art form with no real profundity or significance beyond the spectacle. Ton O’ Fun Productions’ show, The Bright Idea—one of the shows slated to...
View ArticleVisiting the Cottages at Honey Harbour
With contributions by Janelle Watkins Recently, I was treated to a lovely excursion to check out The Cottages at Honey Harbour which is a new Georgian Bay Four Season cottage resort located on the...
View ArticleTop three bands & games to hibernate with
Thanks to global warming, winter has been a relatively mild-mannered friend, but following this weekend’s below zero blasts the reluctant masses have been hunkering down indoors. Hibernation can often...
View ArticleTreat your dog this Family Day to a Dog Chow Prize Pack!
Everyone deserves to have fun this Family Day, including the furry and four-legged members of your family. Get your pup in on the action on February 20 with the Dog Chow Family Day Prize Pack! Valued...
View ArticleWin The Gerber Graduates “Go-Go-Go” Nutrition Prize Pack!
We’ve all been there — one day your “little angel” is gobbling down their peas and carrots, and the next everything ends up on the floor. Toddlers’ eating habits can be tricky at best, and a new survey...
View ArticleGetting ahead on last-minute holiday shopping
(NC)—With the countdown on to check off everyone on that holiday gift list, the swelling crowds in malls may make shopping less appealing. The upside? Easy ways exist to navigate the stress of...
View ArticleCONTEST: Holiday Baking Gift Set
If your family is anything at all like mine, then with the arrival of the holidays brings fond memories of baking and sharing treats with loved ones. TheSceneinTO and Robin Hood would like to help you...
View ArticleFor the love of Opera: The Brothers Grimm
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Brothers Grimm collected fairy tales, the Canadian Opera Company presents GrimmFest. Running from December 4 – 8, 2012, this week-long festival offers a...
View ArticleSpread the Love of Reading with the Kobo Mini eReader
Now, being from the school of literature where the things we read were actual books, we lugged around heavy books, loved the smell of books. Real books. Visit my house and you’ll find bookshelves full...
View ArticleEnjoy the Toronto harbour aboard a Mariposa cruise ship
As all my Twitter followers know, I spent Mother’s Day morning aboard the Captain Flinders with my family enjoying a lovely brunch and cruise around the Toronto harbour. If you haven’t been on a cruise...
View ArticleMaking the most of Road Tripping
It’s warm weather time and of course, with that, comes road-tripping for a lot of us. I’m not going to lie, I do road trips, but I actually don’t like them at all. Give me a cozy flight, any time. But,...
View ArticleMedieval Times: A Modern Day Affair
Medieval Times. Contrary to popular belief, you are never too old to eat with your hands and cheer for your favourite knight. Medieval Times is a roaring good time for families and friends with...
View ArticleinTO: The Little Mermaid Jr
The Lower Ossington Theatre makes a splash with an enjoyable production of The Little Mermaid Jr. Who knew a grown woman surrounded by wee tots and their parents could have so much fun at a children’s...
View ArticleKURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
Cirque du Soleil’s latest offering, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities is fantastic and a must-see production. No one serves up magic quite like Cirque du Soleil. I have been fortunate enough to see...
View ArticleTake in the Magic of Distillery District
Looking for something special to do with the family? Head over to the Distillery District for the Soulpepper Family Festival and complete the day with a stroll through their now famous Christmas...
View ArticleThis Holiday, trade device time, for face time.
TELUS is asking Canadians to enter Holiday Mode: a seasonal practice to unplug and embrace the real face-time moments with loved ones. The post This Holiday, trade device time, for face time. appeared...
View ArticleJoin Mike the Knight and do it right!
Koba Entertainment is bringing its newest theatrical production Mike the Knight in the Great Scavenger Hunt to Toronto. Expect adventure, comedy, music, puppets, song and dance – plus a little bit of...
View ArticleWhat’s for dinner Watson?
A computer called Watson, knows what food your body needs better than you, and can recommend surprising and delicious flavor pairings unimagined by the world’s most famous chefs. That is the power of...
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