Seattle, Washington is one of our favourite weekend getaways. It’s an easy drive across the border from Vancouver or a fun trip via ferry or seaplane from Victoria. Seattle is also a kid-friendly city, offering plenty of attractions for the whole family. This post is brought to you by InterContinental Hotels Group, but all opinions […]
Creation Illustrated Nature Unit Studies: The Intricacies of Snow {review}
We’ve been having a lot of fun playing in the snow this year. So I was excited to review the Intricacies of Snow and Pine Trees unit studies from Creation Illustrated. We also had access to the Creation Illustrated magazines that accompany these nature unit studies. The girls learned more about snow while covering science, […]
Behind the Blog: Kimberley Linkletter from Vintage Blue Suitcase
It’s time to go behind the blog with another blogger! Kimberley Linkletter is a fellow homeschooling blogger. Here, she shares how she started writing at Vintage Blue Suitcase, her favourite things about blogging, and her tips for other bloggers. TKM: First, tell us a bit about yourself. Kimberley: The travel bug bit me at an […]
Growing Kids with Character: Nurturing Your Child’s Potential, Purpose, and Passion
As my daughters have gotten older, I’ve been fascinated with how their personalities have become more obvious. My oldest two are often taken for twins because they look alike, yet their personalities are very different. I find it interesting that two children with the same parents and same upbringing can be so different. Clearly, God […]
7 Career Skills to Teach Your Children for the Future World of Work
While children are still young, many parents don’t bother thinking about their future jobs. However, they’ll spend the majority of their life in one career or another. You can encourage your children to develop specific skills that will make them competitive on the job market in future. Let’s list 7 of those career skills. 1. […]
Carole P. Roman’s Kids’ Books Delight & Educate!
I rely heavily on books for our homeschool, so I’m always excited when I discover great resources for the girls. We recently had the chance to review Carole P. Roman‘s stories and fell in love with them. Her books and collections are for kids of all ages and range from fun to educational. This month, […]
Phoenix Wilder: and the Great Elephant Adventure {movie review}
Our experience with elephants has been limited to smelly encounters at local zoos. Much as we love our zoos, these majestic animals are hardly at their best there. I was excited to watch Phoenix Wilder: and the Great Elephant Adventure just to see elephants in their natural environment. This family-friendly movie didn’t disappoint, in either […]
Bounce into a SkyZone Birthday Party!
When I thought about where to hold Jade’s fifth birthday party, I knew the perfect place for her: SkyZone. Jade loves bouncing and was very sad that we had to give away our trampoline when we moved to our condo. Every once in a while, we take her and her sisters to SkyZone to bounce […]
A La Carte History Fun from Home School in the Woods {review}
One of the best ways to help kids learn history is to make learning fun. That was the thought leaping to my mind as I browsed the A La Carte history projects from Home School in the Woods. Using games, crafts and hands-on activities, Home School in the Woods helps homeschoolers make history fun. We […]
The Family that Skis Together: Teaching Kids to Downhill Ski
When my husband suggested getting an annual family pass at a local ski hill, he thought we’d be snowshoeing and sledding—activities that are doable with small kids. I thought about my downhill skis, sitting dusty and lonely in the back corner of our storage room for the past ten years. We have gone sledding (a […]
