Back to school season is upon us! In the midst of ordering school supplies, planning extracurricular activities, and squeezing in some last-minute summer fun, don’t forget to capture this stage in your child’s life by taking some back-to-school photos. I’ve got five tips to help you capture the best photos, plus a great deal on […]
Help kids learn to manage money with the Kingdom Code!
For about the past year, Sunshine has been asking me for ways she can earn money. At ten years old, she loves having her own spending money and easily uses up her birthday chques. The Kingdom Code program has been a great way for her to learn money and life skills while starting her own […]
See the Science Behind Pixar at Telus World of Science!
Say “Pixar” and you’ll probably find us at the movie theatre. We’ve seen every Pixar movie every made and own most of them too. So when I saw a poster with a huge Sully on it hanging from the side of the Telus World of Science, I was interested. Did we want to take a […]
The Graco Everyway Soother moves like mama to get baby to sleep!
My babies have all been particular about how I help them fall asleep. Swings and rocking chairs have never worked; nope, my babies prefer to be bounced (in a swaying, back and forth up and down round and round type way). That’s why I love the Graco EveryWay Soother, because it’s got moves like mama. […]
10 Amazing FREE Learning Programs for the Summer!
As the school year wraps up, many of homeschooling moms are already looking forward to next year. I’ve been thinking about what has worked for us in the past year and what curriculum, extracurricular activities, and program to choose for the girls next year. Summer is often a great time to try out new programs, […]
5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Weight with Nutribar
Over the past decade, my weight has fluctuated up and down. I could blame it on pregnancy and babies, but the reality is that I gain just baby weight during my pregnancies and lose it soon after birth. Between babies, I overeat due to stress, busyness, and bad habits, and that’s where the unhealthy weight […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Try Home Canning
Summer brings with it days at the beach, fireworks and freezies, sunburns and sunglasses, and cases of fresh fruit ready to be canned. I grew up watching my mom can fruit as it came in season and on sale. Now, I’m the one stocking up on Bernardin jars and watching for the next variety of […]
Aspects of Your Personal Life You Can’t Afford to Overlook as a Mom
As a mom, you’re focused on your kids and what they need, which means you often ignore your own needs. While you might be able to do this for a time, ignoring yourself isn’t sustainable or healthy. Check out five aspects of your personal life you can’t afford to overlook, and learn why each will […]
10 Unique Gift Ideas for Her (for any occasion!)
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 […]
