I don’t know who gets more excited when a birthday party invitation comes home in one of my children’s schoolbags, me or my child! Imagine our mutual thrill when we received a scroll invitation to a Pirate Themed Birthday Party for my son’s 4 year old friend Zachary! “What a great idea for birthday parties!” I thought. And then, I had to do a double-take for the party location: Safari Pet Center! “What?” I thought… “Aren’t they just [...]

There are kids’ birthday parties and then there are BIRTHDAY PARTIES! Taking your child’s birthday celebration to the next level does not have to be an exercise in over-spending and over-indulgence. There are many ways to make your child’s party a fun-filled and memorable experience for both the birthday boy or girl, and their guests.

A popular choice for many busy parents in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is to plan their child’s birthday party outside the home, at another destination. There are hundreds of party places [...]

Happiness for Mind, Body and Soul

The ancient Greeks believed that raising a well-balanced child involved training in music and gymnastics. These fundamental aspects of education have carried through to modern times, and the influence of the ancient Greeks is still part of our education system. However, the arts, such as music and painting, and sports and fitness, are often the first subjects that are cut back in the modern day school curriculum facing budgetary pressures.

Happyimagination keeps both a child’s body and [...]

Get your kids in summer camp mode with these great games from OwlKids. They can also be a great distraction in the car ride to camp so you can start fantasizing about your upcoming free and quiet time. Dont forget to bring crayons so they can let their artistic spirit flow when theyre done!

Adapted from Chirp Magazine.

Used with permission of Bayard Presse Canada Inc.

Illustrations by Bob Kain & Jason Bone.

A big thank you to our friends from www.OwlKids.com !!

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There are birthday parties and then there are Birthday Parties! The difference is that some parties offer a “creative” twist alongside the usual offering of cake, balloons and birthday party fun. Here’s the scoop on some “artistic” suggestions for birthday parties in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

If creativity is what you are looking for, then The Clay Room offers paint-it-yourself ceramic party packages for various age groups. At The Mess for Fun Indoor Playland and Ceramic Centre, All [...]