Nikki’s Big League Day: An 11-Year-Old’s Unforgettable First Toronto Blue Jays Game on Jr. Jays Sundays
The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. The scent of popcorn and the buzz of anticipation for the Toronto Blue Jays to hit the field. For baseball fans, the Rogers Centre in Toronto is more than just a stadium—it’s a cathedral of summer magic. And for our 11-year-old Nikki, it was the stage for a day she’ll never forget: her very first Toronto Blue Jays game, made even more special by the electric energy of Jr. Jays Sundays.
The Minecraft Experience in Mississauga: A Mixed Bag for Families and Fans
The Minecraft Experience in Mississauga offers a visually engaging and interactive journey into the world of blocks and biomes—but falls short in key areas that affect the overall enjoyment.
“Bumpadoo!” Beams into Hearts: A Squishy STEM Adventure for Curious Preschoolers
From the creative minds of Carmen Albano and Celeste Koon comes Bumpadoo!—a refreshingly original, stop-motion preschool series that’s as zany as it is educational. Launching August 8, 2025 on TVOkids platforms and premiering on broadcast August 17, this Toronto-made gem follows a bouncy yellow alien named Bumpi who squelches, stretches, and shapeshifts his way through everyday mysteries on Earth.
Laughs, Culture, and Flavour: Porkchops & Comedy Returns September 19 in Mississauga
Celebrating Portuguese flair through laughter and heart, Porkchops & Comedy is back to bring the house down—one punchline at a time.
On September 19, Mississauga will play host to an unforgettable night of wit, cultural pride, and crowd-cracking comedy as Porkchops & Comedy makes its return. This one-of-a-kind event blends the rhythms of Portuguese heritage with the universal language of laughter, promising a diverse line-up of performers, surprise openers, and an experience that’s as hearty and comforting as a classic Portuguese dish.
Designing a Mother’s Day Celebration That’s Truly One of a Kind
Mother’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a moment to celebrate the incredible women who shape our lives with love, wisdom, and unwavering support.
But why settle for the usual when you can create a celebration as unique as she is? Here’s how to make Mother’s Day unforgettable and deeply personal.
Remember, that these are only suggestions and you would know “mom” best. Just like a child, no mom is the same too! 😉 Customize it to make sure it fits your mom.
Easter Extravaganza: Hosting Tips for a Memorable Celebration
Spring is in the air, and Easter is the perfect occasion to gather loved ones for a festive and joyful celebration. From elegant decorations to mouthwatering meals, here’s your guide to hosting an unforgettable Easter gathering that will delight your guests.
Creating the Perfect Good Friday Lunch: Decor and a Delicious Fish-Based Menu
Good Friday is a day of reflection, togetherness, and gratitude. Hosting a family lunch to honor the significance of the day doesn’t have to be complicated. With a focus on simple, heartfelt decor and a fish-inspired menu, you can create a meaningful gathering that everyone will cherish.
Pumpkins After Dark: Light Up Your Night
Pumpkins After Dark 2024 in Milton is set to be an unforgettable experience for all ages. This award-winning outdoor Halloween event, running from September 28 to October 30, 2024, at Country Heritage Park, promises to captivate visitors with over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Whether you’re a Halloween enthusiast or just looking for a fun family outing, this event has something for everyone.
Creating a Unique Summer Fun Birthday Theme Party
Summer is the perfect time to throw a vibrant and memorable birthday party. With longer days and warmer weather, the opportunities for outdoor fun are endless. Here’s how to create a unique summer fun birthday theme party that will be the talk of the season.
Victoria Day: A Celebration of Canadian Heritage
Victoria Day, observed on the Monday preceding May 25th, is a cherished Canadian tradition, marking the unofficial start of summer. This holiday has a rich history and is steeped in tradition, reflecting Canada’s ties to the British monarchy and its own national identity.
How to Throw a Kid-Friendly Greek Mythology Birthday Party
Do you have a child who loves Greek mythology? Do you want to make their birthday party a memorable and educational experience? If so, you might want to consider a Greek mythology theme for their special day.
Greek mythology is full of exciting stories, characters, and symbols that can inspire your party planning. We know we get inspired with all that our daughter Nikki shares with us about Greek mythology. 😉
Here are some ideas to help you throw a kid-friendly Greek mythology birthday party.
Cloud Nine Birthday Party Ideas
Princess Tiana Birthday Party Ideas
Every year we commit to a birthday theme that our daughter picks. It is our way to bring magic to her big day. This year to mark her 7th birthday, she decided to have a Princess and the Frog theme as she loves Princess Tiana.
This theme was incredibly fun to do as we had to use our imagination and creativity to create our decor as there isn’t much in the market to purchase on this beloved princess.
Here is how we created a Princess and the Frog inspired birthday party.
Twinkle After Dark Tickles Our Hearts Red With Christmas Joy
The amazing creators of Pumpkins After Dark have come back to Country Heritage Park with one of my favorite seasons, CHRISTMAS!
Twinkle After Dark is an outdoor walk-through holiday event for the entire family. As you walk through the path, you will be awe-inspired by the larger-than-life displays, tunnels and immersive scenes. You can’t help in singing along to classic and staple Christmas songs.
Did we mention that Santa is there too?! We know him! 
Kick-off the Holiday Season Right at The Seasons Christmas Show
The twinkling lights will be shinning bright this upcoming weekend as The Seasons Christmas Show will be returning to the International Centre in Mississauga from Friday November 11 to Sunday November 13, 2022.
Kick-off the holiday season right by indulging in all the festivities that The Seasons Christmas Show has to offer such as shopping for unique, locally made gifts under twinklingly lights in the Makeful Market; to crafting holiday show-stopper centerpieces in the Make & Take Workshop; sipping refreshing beverages in the Polar Bar; and taking advantage of the show’s complimentary gift-wrapping services.
Pumpkins After Dark Brings Spooktacular to Another Level
As we entered through the gates of the Pumpkins After Dark in Milton, we were excited to see what was in store for us. As we waited to go in, we entered a tent where we saw some magnificent carved pumpkins in a glass case. We even got a chance to get some hot chocolate that was absolutely delicious as it kept us warm that chilly night.
World of Barbie Tour Experience
World of Barbie Tour was an experience that my sister and I have always dreamt of doing especially with our daughters. We use to play Barbies all the time when we were younger and now we play Barbies with my eight-year old daughter and her four-year old daughter.
Therefore, we had to get tickets to check out what seemed to be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Entering World of Barbie Tour, the energy was exciting as it was BARBIE’S WORLD! We were able to go in about five minutes before our timeslot.
Ripley’s Selfie Studio Brings Out Your Inner Glow
Up on the Clifton Hilltop, you will be able to explore and express yourself in Instagram worthy selfies. Ripley’s brings an exciting new attraction to Niagara Falls in the Selfie Studio.
With more than 20 different themes at your fingertips, you can be your authentic and creative self to snap many fun memories.
The Chuck E Cheese Birthday Party Experience Of A Lifetime
Chuck E Cheese the place where a kid can be a kid. Known for their pizza parties and arcade games, you can expect loads of fun for everyone.
After attending our first Chuck E Cheese birthday party back in April, it was only natural for our daughter to fall in love with this party idea. We are big on Nikki’s birthdays and we like to give her memorable birthday parties. They always end up being a lot of work for me to do; therefore, I was definitely on board to have the party take care of itself in a sense.
Here is our personal take on the Chuck E Cheese birthday party experience.
Celebrating the Season with Santa and Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
The spirit of the holiday season came alive with a splash this past weekend at Aqua-Tots Swim School in Burlington. The Swim with Santa Event is one of the many perks offered with your membership at Aqua-Tots and we love it!
The event brings families together as they embrace fun-filled activities such as crafts, holiday story corner, photos with Santa and of course the famous Swim with Santa.
Bring Your Inner Glow Out This Holiday Season
A million twinkling lights greet you as you enter the Toronto Congress Centre this holiday season as they host Glow Toronto. Noted as a must see event for the whole family this holiday season, we got to experience it first hand and we are excited to share our thoughts, feelings and tips.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
The beloved duo of Hiccup and Toothless are back on the big screen with a whole new adventure this February!
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Is Scheming Big This Holiday Season
A beloved holiday classic, The Grinch is a well-known tale for many by Dr. Seuss. It is one of our favourite stories to read during the holiday season and we are delighted to see it grace the big screen once again in its natural form, animation!
Great Mom’s Night Out | Tully Hits Theatres
There is no denying that motherhood is one of the hardest jobs to do in the world. Often times a mother’s reality is forgotten on the sacrifices, hard work and dedication that is done every single day.
Motherhood is full of laughs, love, triumphs, challenges and at times a lot of crazy. Sometimes a night out is what we need and there is a movie hitting theatres just in time for a mom’s night out.
Harlem Globetrotters Dribbles Into Our Hearts At The Hershey Centre
“The atmosphere at the Hershey Centre was electrifying as fans wait for the arrival of the prestigious Harlem Globetrotters. You can’t help but feel pumped even if you have never seen them before.” – Momma Braga
Eggciting Fun At Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
Fun, Swimming, and Easter Eggs…Oh My!
That is what the Easter Egg Hunt Event was like at Aqua-Tots Swim School Mississauga on a crisp sunny Sunday afternoon.
We were thrilled to attend this member-exclusive event which was an all-ages and complimentary with the annual membership to the school. It is one of the many great perks of registering at Aqua-Tots Swim Schools.
Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure
It is hard not to sing along to one of the most popular shows for kids, Paw Patrol. We have been watching Paw Patrol for over two years and if you have small children in your family then you probably have been surrounded by it everywhere you go!
So when my sister-in-law got us tickets to Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure, I was thrilled as I knew my 3-year-old would love it. The tickets were purchased back in January and instead of telling my overly excited daughter about the event, I waited until the day of. If I told her in advance I would have to listen to Nikki ask me EVERY single day if it was Paw Patrol day; therefore, for the sake of my sanity I waited until the day of. I know many parents can relate to this too! 🙂
Harlem Globetrotters Are Dribbling Into The GTA
The Harlem Globetrotters are dribbling their way into the GTA for five games with their 2018 Amazing Feats of Basketball Canada Tour. It will be a star-studded roster that will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages.
Sesame Street Live Brings Back Fond Childhood Memories
The theme song to one of my favorite shows growing up warms up my heart as I attend Sesame Street Live with my three year old daughter. Never thought that we would be able to enjoy a classic together but here we are at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga for Sesame Street.
Experiencing WWE NXT Through The Eyes Of A Child
We love watching and following the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and we have been fans for many years. You might have remembered a few articles that I have written on WWE and we can’t forget the very entertaining videos that my daughter has done in imitating the wrestlers entrances. So it is no surprise that when we heard that the WWE was returning with their ever so popular NXT live tour, we had to purchase tickets especially since it was being held at the Hershey Centre. It was so much closer to home!
Toronto’s Baby Show Brings It All To New Parents
Exclusively in The Baby Spot
On September 23rd, The Baby Spot and Momma Braga got inside access to the ever so popular Baby Show Toronto at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. We were excited to see the latest products, vendors, workshops and seminars at our fingertips in one convenient space.
We arrived at the beginning of the show and we could tell it was going to be a busy day as more people arrived. The layout was beautifully designed where it made it flow easier for the crowds. It truly is a popular show!
Toronto’s Hidden Chocolate Tour Delight
Exclusively in The Baby Spot
A little Momma Braga fact to all my amazing readers and fans is that I am a chocoholic. I have been since I could start eating chocolates and from what I can see from past photo albums, it started in my toddler years.
Therefore, when I was invited through The Baby Spot to attend a Chocolate Tour in Toronto by Tasty Tours, I just couldn’t say no! I was so excited about the tour that for weeks that is all I could talk about. I had some family members who even giggled and thought how perfect this tour was for me and I couldn’t agree more! 😉
The WWE Experience…Another First for our Family
The music starts to play and out comes Enzo Amore and Big Cass to their high energy entrance. The crowd goes wild as Enzo and Big Cass start their opening monologue. And you can’t help but follow along with repeating their catchphrases such as “How you Doin’?” and “You Can’t Teach That.” So it is no wonder why people and families are intrigued by WWE wrestling as their sports entertainment go to.
Our family is a WWE family in the truest sense of the word as we watch every episode week after week, and attend as many WWE events in our area as possible. It wouldn’t be out of the norm to even catch us using a WWE catchphrase every now and then.
Nikki’s First Live Event
My husband and I are wrestling fans, but more specifically, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans. We watch WWE Raw and Smackdown every week on TV (in case you do not know, these are the regular shows that they air) and Nikki really enjoys watching it too. However, she is not watching the entertainment of wrestling but she is watching the entrances that each wrestler has to get inside the ring. The colours, music, sounds, and the bigger than life characters are all what interests her to the TV. Naturally, when we heard that the WWE was coming to Toronto for their Holiday Live Tour Event, we knew we had to take her.
