Cottage Kids

Family fun with Liann Bobechko, senior associate editor of Cottage Life

A scavenger hunt for boaters

April 11, 2011

Ever since I was little, I've had an unreasonable fondness for scavenger hunts. As I've admitted before, I'd put together elaborate treasure hunts at the cottage involving compasses and counting strides, riddles, and tricky eye-spy challenges. Where was Tom Rusinow when I was a...

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Robot bird takes flight

April 7, 2011

Ever watched a bird fly and wonder how they do it? You're not alone: German engineers have just built a robot bird that can mimic the mechanics of flight and actually fly! Check out the robot bird in flight.

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Signs of spring

April 5, 2011

It's that time of year when the world starts to come alive again after hibernating under a thick blanket of snow. The first official day of spring is of course March 21st, but in cottage country it takes a few more weeks for the snow to disappear, with pockets of white tucked...

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Host a pillow fight

April 4, 2011

I just learned that this past Saturday (April 2, 2011) was International Pillow Fight Day, where all over the world, there were massive pillow fights organized, in the name of fun. These events are large-scale events, involving people of all ages, and lots of advanced...

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Sharon & Bram and Kids in Camp

March 31, 2011

If you or your family have ever been a fans of children's performers Sharon and Bram, you should read Penny's recent post about her experience taking her daughter to their show (back when Lois and an elephant were part of the team). Whether or not you can"dig that crazy...

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See you at the Spring Cottage Life Show

March 25, 2011

Come find us at the Spring Cottage Life Show! Friday, March 25: 11:00a.m. - 8:00p.m. Saturday, March 26: 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. Sunday, March 27: 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. There's lots on for families—Hope to see you there!

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A kid’s guide to fun at the Spring Cottage Life Show

March 24, 2011

The set up for the Spring Cottage Life Show (opening tomorrow—March 25th) is officially underway at the International Centre. It's a hectic and exhilarating time around our office in the days leading up to the big weekend, packing up all the magazines, projects,...

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Cottage Life Show: What’s on for kids?

March 21, 2011

This weekend (March 25–27) is the The Spring Cottage Life Show, and there are a ton of things for families to see and do. Come and get excited for the cottaging season ahead! Stop by the Cottage Life magazine booth on Saturday or Sunday—I'd love to meet you. Have a peek at...

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March Break fun for nature lovers

March 11, 2011

March Break is upon us! Whether you're heading to the cottage or staying at home, there are plenty of activities for nature lovers to consider when the family starts to feel house-bound. 1. Celebrate maple syrup: It's almost spring and the sap is running! Get in on the...

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On my bookshelf: Games, crafts, and outdoor fun

February 28, 2011

We recently received Camp Out! The Ultimate Kids' Guide. I'll definitely be adding a copy of this book to our cottage book shelf. It offers some low-tech crafts to make, outdoor projects and experiments to try, knots to know, games to play (both for the car ride and...

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