My friend Katie and her little prankster daughter, Harper, in their Bogs
In the summertime it’s Crocs, and in the winter it’s Bogs. They are hands-down the best pair of winter boots my daughter has ever had. My friend Katie turned me onto Bogs – her husband is a rep! When the dreaded snow pant and winter boot season is upon us, these well designed kid friendly boots are number one on my list. Not only do they look great and come in a wide variety of patterns, they are super-easy for kids to pull on ensuring your child is not the last one in line for recess! What’s even better, Bogs are not just for kids. – Philippa
Châtelet Kids, next door to Châtelet
If you have a little princess at home, you might find your wallet in trouble in this store! Filled to the brim with beautiful French country furniture, chandeliers and everything pretty and pink for your little girl’s room. Plus a small section in the back for your little prince. – Philippa
Not another birthday party, not another plastic toy! For parents who find themselves in the toy store every other weekend searching for that special gift, this idea is a welcome relief!
ECHOage is a charity-driven website which invites birthday guests to make a secure online contribution towards the purchase of one special group gift and one charity cause chosen by the birthday girl or boy.
My daughter has recently been invited to two ECHOage parties, and I can’t tell you how much easier it makes the whole birthday party going experience. Now all I have to worry about is getting there early enough to snag a piece of birthday cake! - Philippa
Let charming Sophie create a beautiful gift for the newborns and kids in your life. Now moved to an online store, they will personalize just about everything. I love the monkeys! – Christie
A definite stop for kids on Mount Pleasant Road. A fantastic, friendly and helpful bookstore where upstairs you may find a well-known author doing a reading, or bump into Mabel the cat herself! Tons of reading programs available. Look for the small, well curated adult book section. – Philippa
I am the proud aunt to a pile of fantastic kids in Montreal. And this is the one place I always hit for toys & jigsaw puzzles on my way to visit. Located under Holts on Bloor Street. – Christie
An eclectic online gift shop that specializes in custom-designed gift baskets. Lots of great items for kids!
Lawrence Sagar outside his art fun house
Lawrence from The Art Garage should have his own TV show! He and his sidekick Jeanette make arts and crafts a blast. Celebrating 10 years in the Beach. – Philippa
Owner Rosie with all her great stuff
Alright I’ll admit it, I’m a thrift store junkie. Second-hand chic is my style! Becoming a parent taught me that kids grow out of clothes fast, and that buying new expensive clothes all the time simply isn’t worth it. Enter Twice as Nice, my local children’s consignment store. A quick browse through the racks and you will be pleasantly surprised by all the great brand names and goodies you will find. Twice as Nice is always on my stop along St. Clair. – Philippa
Nia enjoying her pony ride at Whittamore's- Yeeha!
A great outing to take the kids on just about anytime of the year. The Farm is located just east of the Toronto Zoo. It’s my kind of place: very well organized, laid out and run! The pumpkin catapulting and cannon ball show in October are must-sees for all ages. The Farm offers pony rides, a two-storey tree fort and slide, barn bouncer, tractor track, spider web tire climb and so much more…we’ve run into In Good Order clients there enjoying the hay rides. – Philippa
