Travel Essentials: 4 Things You’ll Need on a Family Road Trip
Road trips are fun and a great way for families to spend time together. However, a road trip should be carefully planned out— especi...
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Marc’s Nursery Decorating Tips
On the Getting Ready for Baby episode of the Marc & Mandy Show, Marc answered a nursery decor questions that had been sent in by...
Winter Activities for Families
Text by Paul Friesen I look out the window and watch the snowflakes slowly fall to the ground, covering my lawn in a blanket of pure...
5 Tips for Planning a Trip to a Corn Maze
For years, farmers have been lending out their homesteads to eager children and even eager-er parents, as a form of supplementary in...
5 Tips for Raising a Safe, Eco-Friendly Baby
Eco-friendly Baby – All parents want the best for their baby; yet, many baby products are made from materials that are created...
Creating a Man Cave for the Whole Family to Enjoy
We all have that one room in our home that we don’t know what to with; so why not turn it into a man cave? Lisa Leoppky, desig...
Creating a Homework Station
Every child should have their own area to do homework if possible. The amount of space you can devote to a homework station really r...
Decoding Real Estate Listings
Real estate listings can be confusing, especially if you’re new to home buying. Real estate expert, Michelle, gives us some ti...
Preparing for School Days
Text by Helen Lepp Friesen With the changing of the leaves comes the new school year. Here are some things to consider as you prepar...
4 Home Organization Tips for Busy Families
Celebrity designer Lisa Canning is no stranger to large families, with five kids of her own and another on the way. Drawing on inspi...
Back-to-School Meals Made Easy
With summer winding down, it’s time to think about routines and making family-friendly meals for easy lunches and dinners. Her...
QUILTING WITH GRANNY
Text by D. Spalding Many centuries ago, people learned that they could keep themselves warm by putting layers of material together t...
Valentine’s Day Cards to DIY With Your Kids
If you have a child in school, you’ll know Valentine’s Day often comes with a lot of pressure. Most schools have rules pertain...
Picking Out Shoes for Your Child
Fitting your kids’ shoes can be a challenge. If you’re not having much luck getting them to sit still and stop curling t...
Top 5 Gender Neutral Toys for Every Kid
Traditional gender roles are becoming a thing of the past as barriers continue to crumble for boys and girls. Today’s parents...
Foods and Supplements that will Boost Your Immune System
Looking for natural ways to boost your immune system? Here are some common foods and supplements that can help keep your healthy all...
5 Fitness Tips for New Moms
Being a new mom comes with a seemingly endless roster of fresh responsibilities; unfortunately, keeping up with personal fitness oft...
Holiday Gift Review: Honeycake Books
Honeycake Books as seen in Marc & Mandy’s Holiday Favorites Christmas 2020. The Honeycake books are a great children’s ser...
10 Tips for Helping Your Child with Homework
Helping your child study can seem like a daunting task. When your child asks for help with their homework, your body seems to tense...
Stargirl Faces the Issues of Her Generation
With a new generation of comic lovers comes a new generation of characters. One of those characters is Stargirl. Unlike her counterp...
Bake Bunny Cookies with Your Kids for Easter
Easter is a creative time for children with arts and crafts—and especially in the kitchen if they can bake and decorate Easter Bunny...
5 Things You Can do to Protect Human Rights
Now is the time when we’re trying to make changes in our lives to better ourselves. From losing weight, to quitting smoking,...
Healthy Bedtime Snacks To Help You Sleep Better
Healthy Bedtime Snacks (that may help you fall asleep faster) – Studies suggest that carbohydrates may boost tryptophan and se...
Homemade Baby Food 101
Many parents are starting to make their own baby food and it’s not just a budget thing anymore. Homemade baby food allows you to kno...
Support Young African Women While Holiday Shopping
If overcrowded malls and marked-up prices aren’t for you, why not purchase a handmade item that will both enchant the recipien...