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

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

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