As I helped my daughters get ready for their skating lessons, another mom looked over. My four girls—ages 9 through 2—were busy putting on their snowpants, chatting with the skate shop lady, and waiting for me to lace their skates for them. She had one daughter, and I could tell by her expression that she […]
Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids
One of my favourite ways to get into the Christmas spirit is to put on some of my favourite carols and break out the craft supplies. Here are some easy gift and decor ideas that you can make with simple household supplies this holiday season. (Pssst—these Christmas craft ideas for kids will also help keep […]
The Eco-Dairy is a fun place for kids to learn about milking cows!
Growing up in a farming family, I’m a big advocate of my kids knowing where their food comes from. They know that many of Grandpa’s cows are sold to become meat. They know we eat chickens and fish and pigs. And, thanks to our trip to the Eco-Dairy with Kidsworld, they now know all about […]
Teach Your Child to Sew with 3 Great How-to Books
Sunshine loves doing crafts. Whether it involves paper, yarn, felt, feathers, foam, recycled materials, or clay, she loves creating. So I wasn’t surprised when she expressed an interest in learning to sew. While I know how to sew, I wondered, “How do you teach your child to sew?” When I was growing up, my mom […]
2 Craft Books to Inspire Creativity in Children of All Ages
Spring break is coming up soon! Which means the kids will be home… looking for something to do… saying, “Mom, I’m bored!!!” Keep the busy with these kids’ craft books from DK Canada. Sunshine, Lily and Jade have had a blast making new things for themselves from a variety of materials. Both books are packed […]
Sledding at Mount Seymour Ski Resort is SNOW much fun!
By the end of February, most of us who live in snowy parts of the world are looking forward to spring. Here in Vancouver, we’ve actually had snow this year (compared to none last year). We’ve had fun building snowmen and snow forts and just playing in the snow. This weekend, we finally made it […]
Are Children Playing Inside Too Much?
Knowing what is best for your child is far more difficult sometimes than you might have expected, particularly when it comes to their social habits. In this day and age, there are fun-filled electronic devices at every turn, not to mention hundreds of online learning resources. Children play in many different ways. It is no […]
5 Favourite Summertime Activities
It’s easy to understand why summer is the most popular season. Even though I love snow, I have to say there’s a lot about summer that I like too (as long as the temperatures stay close to the 20*C mark). Here’s a list of my five favourite summertime activities. #1: Drive-in Movies I went to […]
Kids in the Garden
Spring is here! While I’ve been busy packing boxes and moving into a new home, Sarah has been spending time with her kids in the garden. She shares how the simple act of gardening builds both family and faith. While we only have a patio at our new place, I’m hoping to follow her example […]
Indoor Places to Play in Vancouver
Vancouver is a very rainy city. It rains here just under 50% of the year, which can make for some dreary, grey days. While the girls sometimes enjoy donning all their rain gear and going out to splash in the puddles, I don’t like getting cold and wet. I tend to look for other ways […]
