Parenting to Go Podcast

Six days in Puerto Rico was just what we needed for March break. With a great mix of beaches, adventure activities, and great food options, the Caribbean island offered our family a great escape from winter in Toronto.

Chris and Yashy recap their multi-generation trip to Portugal. They started the trip in Porto before renting a van and driving to Lisbon before ending the trip at the Martinhal Beach Resort and Hotel in Sagres.

On this week's episode, we step 7 years into the past to recount how Baby and Life began. Yashy relates her reasons for starting the blog and describes how the web site progressed over the years to eventually expand to the Baby and Life YouTube channel and the Parenting to Go Podcast.

This week on Parenting to Go, we recap our trip to Hotel Xcaret in Mexico. The all-inclusive resort includes access to The Xcaret Experiences, a network of nature themed adventure parks that are perfect for families with kids of all ages, and features a range of culinary experiences that you won't forget.

The Holidays are here! With the Toronto Christmas Market opening this week and the Santa Claus Parade set for Sunday, holiday activities in Toronto are underway. We outline a few of the many holiday activities happening in Toronto this season, including the Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Philips Square, the Aurora Winter Festival at Ontario Place, A Nutcracker Christmas at Casa Loma, and the CP holiday train.

Our family recently took separate trips for the first time. On this week’s podcast, Yashy outlines some of the great fall activities she found while exploring Ottawa with the kids. Meanwhile, Chris joined two friends for 40th birthday celebrations amidst the San Diego beer scene. Later in the show, Chris and Yashy discuss this year’s joint birthday blow-out.

Movies have had an enormous influence on my life. On this week’s podcast, Yashy and I each list our five favourite movies while growing up. As a child of the 80s, my list features a number adventure films and battles between good and evil, while Yashy’s list definitely has more of a musical flair.

Fall has arrived in Toronto, and the city is brimming with family activities. Starting with the popular Nuit Blanche arts festival (0:43), we provide some tips on exploring the city and finding the most exciting events taking place in October and November.

After attending a recent [Blue Jays game][1] in the Sportsnet Grill (0:55), we cover the Toronto live sports options from a family perspective. Included in the discussion are visits to Toronto's Scotiabank Arena to see the Raptors and Maple Leafs plus, plus some alternative options to for budget conscious families.