We all have a woman in our lives whom we consider the most special in the world. That’s why choosing a gift for her always gives us a hard time – the gift must be as special as she is. She deserves the best for every occasion. When we think of the gift ideas for […]
Top 6 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Seattle, Washington
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 […]
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 […]
Nuk Simply Natural Feeding System gives Mom a break {review & sweeps}
A month after Joey was born, I sat in my living room crying. I loved my new baby, but I felt trapped. I couldn’t go skiing or rock climbing or swimming. I couldn’t even attend the symphony to see my friend play her violin. I couldn’t do anything without a newborn baby attached to me. […]
Use Word Puzzle Makers to Add Fun to Your Homeschool!
Word puzzles are a fun way to test or review a child’s knowledge. Sunshine and Lily enjoy doing crosswords and word searches in their spelling and language workbooks. Recently, I discovered two online word puzzle makers to let me make my own crosswords and work searches for them. We’ve had fun using these for science […]
Top 6 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Toronto, Ontario
Toronto is Canada’s largest city, offering a wealth of activities for the entire family. Whether you’re visiting in the humid summer or snowy winter, Toronto’s attractions provide tons of family fun. From cultural events to natural areas, learning to playing, here’s a list of things to get you started in planning your trip to Toronto. […]
How to Stay Active as a Family without Breaking the Bank
Many of us recognize that physical activity is important to the overall health and well-being of ourselves and our kids. However, an active lifestyle can sometimes come with a big price tag. Our family enjoys biking, downhill skiing, swimming, and skating, all of which cost money, whether in buying equipment or paying user fees. Here […]
Give Her a Foot Rub for Valentine’s Day (and SAVE BIG!)
Men, I want to talk to you for a moment about what your wife wants for Valentine’s Day. I’ve got good news for you, because my gift idea doesn’t involve standing in line at a store (and you can get it on sale right now!). You see, my husband and I have been together for […]
Take the 5-Day Catholic Parenting Challenge!
Parenting is hard. Catholic parenting is even harder. Today’s society looks down upon Christianity in general and Catholics in particular. Daily, our families are bombarded with anti-Catholic messages on TV and billboards and in schools and magazines. Raising holy, healthy families can feel like swimming upstream or starting a fire with a flint and steel. […]
