Ottawa Family Fun

*** I have now created another listing for the 14th to the 22nd. Please have a look at the following post for the information: http://www.ottawafamilyfun.com/archives/153.
My daughter brought home some SK “math homework” a few days ago it turned out to basically be a game of snakes and ladders. We played 9 […]

For an update to my comments and this idea, see post: OC Transpo strike and just an idea folks
*** UPDATE *** An agreement has been reached. There will be no OC Transpo strike Monday.
For those of you that want to yell at me for my wish that has seemed to […]

Ok, so I am writing this for the second time! I clicked on one of the links I was putting in the entry, and it launched in my current IE Window and I lost the whole entry. Argh!!! So here we go again… (I have to remember to change that setting in […]

I’m kind of lazy. Not sure if lazy is the right word, I just don’t like to do more work than is needed. But I do commit myself to doing enough work that I can’t really label myself as lazy, more of a “quickest path” kind of guy (but not quite enough of […]

Ok, so I went to zip.ca and signed up for Two Weeks of Free DVD Rentals with Zip.ca . I have now been renting from them for about a month. Here is my unbiased opinion (even though I signed up for the affiliate program, this is really an unbiassed opinion. I […]

I checked my Bloglines.com feeds this morning and noticed that Dell has a
Dell Dimension 1100 for $299. You can add some basic speakers for free, plus you can select 3 months of High Speed internet from Bell or from Rogers for $0 (you have to select it though).
There is no monitor with […]

Ok. There is no question that this is going to sell many many copies before Christmas. It only makes sense. Wait a year to release the DVD and sell it at a time when people are looking for a good themed gift and a solid choice.
I have to say, I […]

Once again it is time for the Big Guy to make his arrival in Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Kemptville, Gatineau and the rest of the city. This entry will be updated periodically with more information as I get it. Here is what I have so far regarding the Help Santa Toy Parade […]

I know, I know, if you want to write a letter to Santa, you can write to:

To: Santa Claus
North Pole H0H 0H0
Canada
*As long as you have your return address, Santa will write back

He also has email now! Just have the kids fill out the online form. It seems to be a bit impersonal, […]

November 13th is the Bayshore Shopping Center (Bayshore Mall) Santa arrival party (Santa and The Doodlebops).
Some of the items to take note of:
- Free breakfast from Cafe Supreme, Subway or A&W in the food court or Zellers 2nd level restaurant from 9am to 11am.
- Bayshore’s is having an indoor Santa Claus Parade at 11am. […]

Spend some time with your child and help them understand why Remembrance Day is so important. If you can, head downtown for the ceremony, or check with your local Royal Canadian Legion for information regarding ceremonies in your area. (Ottawa-Area Legions)
Kanata #638
Kanata Ceremony Info:
Branch 638 Royal Canadian Legion
Remembrance Day Ceremony – 11 […]

November is Flu awareness month. Ok, maybe not, but it might as well be. The season will soon be upon us, so you might as well do what you can to avoid your holiday season either spreading or catching the latest bug to hit the nation.
The City of Ottawa has a […]

The Ottawa wine and food show is this weekend! It can get to be quite busy, but it is a great place to go…. especially if you like good wine and good food !!!! Mmmmm Tickets are $15 and is open to Ages 19 & up only. For ticket information, go […]

If your kids are young, you might want to have a look at what the malls are doing for Halloween. It is still nice to take the kids out for some good old fashioned Trick or Treating in the neighbourhood, but the malls are offering some great alternatives that your kids may end […]

1.) Don’t forget, Thomas the Tank Engine will be at the St. Laurent Centre Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23 (11am & 2pm both days).
It is being sponsored in part by another great website (although I find their ads very…very annoying), Kaboose Canada.
2.) Ok, I only started using this early in […]

If you decide not to brave the sale at St. Paul’s High School , then why not get out to the Gatineau’s for a hike. It will be a wet weekend, so make sure you have a good pair of rain gear and head out with the kids. Before you know it, the […]

Multiple Birth Families Association (formerly Twins’ Parents’ Association) Fall Sale is this Saturday at St. Paul’s High School (2675 Draper Ave.)
Members - 10:15am-1:15pm
Non-members - 11:15am-1:15pm
Interac Will Be Available!
We have friends with twins and found out about the sale through them. This is a huge sale with all kinds of great stuff. I have […]

I would like to start out with a statement I have about Saunders Farm: “Saunders Farm is one of the best family oriented gems in the Ottawa area. We are lucky to have such a great attraction so close to us.” Me

The cost of a day for the family is not cheap, BUT, in […]

This weekend - Ottawa International Animation Festival
Take note, there are Family events taking place at the festival!!!
Check out the Kids Competition OR Kids Showcase . Both groups of films look like they will be very entertaining.
http://wholinkstome.com/

Camp Fortune Season Pass Sale
For those of you looking forward to skiing season, you might want to visit the Camp Fortune website today. They are selling discounted season passes, but the sale ends today.