Whether you’ve booked a cottage near the water or you’ll be heading to the many urban beaches scattered around Canadian cities, here are some fun beach activities to keep you and your family active all summer!

Stand-up Paddleboard. You can kneel or stand on a wide surfboard and paddle with an oar. The best part? You can bring kids - and even pets - onto the wide, stable boards!

Frisbee. The beach is the perfect place to teach your kids the best wrist flick to throw a frisbee. Just watch out for sandcastles!

Collect and Create. Seashells and unusual rocks are perfect collectible items to get everyone in the family wandering down the beach. Have a contest for the strangest shape or colour, or use your findings to decorate a sandcastle. 

Because actions speak louder than words!

1. Make them breakfast.
It could be as simple as some toast with peanut butter and a sliced banana or a bowl of oats. Or better yet - you could pull out all the stops and impress your better half with this surprisingly simple Cinnamon Apple Crumble recipe.

2. Do an activity of their choice.
When’s the last time you did something just because the other person wanted to?

3. Cuddle before falling asleep.
Put away your phone and actually spend time with your significant other before you both doze off.

The key to snacking is preparation and planning.
Here are suggestions to help that afternoon hunger!

Rice Cakes and peanut butter.
Crunchy, gooey, and sweetly satisfying!

Avocado toast.
Sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top. Yum!

Yogurt with granola.
Add some fruit to make it even more delicious.

Pita chips with hummus.
Try different flavour combos to switch things up.

Crudités and light dip.
Cut up some carrots, cucumbers, and celery, and keep them in a container, ready to eat!

Celebrate fall with the entire family by trying one of these fun activities!

Play in the fall leaves.
Head out into the yard or to the park with the kids and have fun frolicking among the pretty leaves. Don’t forget to snap some photos while you’re at it!

Watch a Halloween movie.
Cuddle up on the couch together, fire up a movie or your favourite online streaming service, and break out the popcorn.

Decorate some pumpkins.
Knives aren’t a requirement for this fun and easy activity: simply grab paint and glitter and unleash your creativity. Each family member can decorate their own pumpkin, or why not work on a big one as a team?

‘Tis the season to gather around the TV and cheer for your favourite teams! Grab these five essentials and enjoy the game.

1. Throws and cushions. Keep your guests warm and comfy with extra blankets and cushions on hand.

2. Tasty snacks. Serve finger foods and stock up on a variety of crowd-pleasing snacks, like Ruffles^® potato chips and Tostitos^® tortilla chips. And don’t forget the dip and salsa!

3. Drinks. Why not heat things up and serve hot chocolate or hot apple cider while you watch?

4. Themed décor. Set the mood with some light décor touches here and there in your team’s colours.

5. Noisemakers. Get into the competitive spirit by distributing noise makers so you can cheer even louder!

This winter, enjoy some family time by bundling up and heading outside!

Build a family of snowmen.
Make it an ongoing project to create a snowman representing each member of your family. Decorate them with spare hats and scarves!

Go sledding!
Get your snowsuits on and head to the nearest park or hill.

Make a snow fort and have a snowball fight.
This is a great activity for parties and family gatherings. Just make sure to lay down some ground rules for safety.

Take the kids skating.
Several parks have free outdoor skating rinks during the winter months. Take advantage of them!

Play soccer / catch / football in the snow.
Some games can be played even when the ground is covered in white. Once you get moving, you won’t stay cold for very long!

Make snow angels.
Join the kids in the fun—just remember to dress in your warmest clothes!