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Get out and explore your own city this March Break

Attention kids and parents! We have an assignment for you this March Break. Ever wonder what is truly the best coffeeshop in your particular city? This is your chance to find out! We want you and your kids to try out the beverage selections at five different coffeeshops in order to find your new favourite.

You can do this by:

1. Referring to your city’s alt-weeklies and blogs where they typically create best-of lists
2. Asking your social networks for recommendations
3. Taking transit to a new neighbourhood and wander around until you find the first interesting-looking coffeeshop

Next, you and your kid have to commit to one item you’re going to order at each coffeeshop. It could be a plain cup of drip coffee, chai latte, hot chocolate, smoothie, or maybe even a cookie. (We’d be checking out the latte situation while the kid would investigate the hot chocolate)  Read more...

Recipes for unconventional hot beverages that are perfect for Santa Claus Parade-watching

It’s the Santa Claus Parade this weekend in a lot of cities, and in addition to bundling up and jockeying for prime Santa-viewing position, you’re going to need a few treats to keep you and yours comfortable throughout the event. The tried-and-true parade companion is, of course, a steamy thermos of hot chocolate.

Instant hot chocolate is so easy! Rip open a packet, or pour in a two scoops from the canister (or five scoops, whatever – we’re not judging), add boiling water and/or milk, throw in a few marshmallows and voilà.  It’s warm and it satisfies the ever-demanding sweet tooth. But let’s say you want to mix things up a bit, get a little crazy with your comfort beverages. Here are five recipes to try this Sunday (or any day when you need to warm up).  Read more...