A small child’s brain is like a sponge. It quickly absorbs any information it’s exposed to. Learning, as a natural process, occurs really quickly for children. However, we cannot expect our kids to learn just by observing. The parent has a responsibility to encourage that process and make it as fun as possible, so the […]
5 Tips for Keeping Learning Going During the Summer
It is officially summer, and school is out! Just because the school year is over doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. You want your kids’ brains to keep on moving all throughout the break so they’re ready when the fall rolls around. There are plenty of ways to learn with your family and have […]
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 […]
Sportball offers fun kids sports classes!
Thumps and shrieks are the sounds of fun at Sportball. Balls bounce, children run, whistles shrill. Lily had a blast trying out a Sportball demo class last weekend and can’t wait for her upcoming Sportball summer camp. If you have an energetic child who’d enjoy taking kids sports classes, read on for more about what […]
Explore Wells Gray Provincial Park in BC
“Better late than never” goes the old saying, which seems to have been our motto for camping this year. After our trip to Port Hardy at the end of the August, my mom suggested a trip to Wells Gray Provincial Park. We spent most of last week hiking and canoeing there with her. As the […]
Great Canadian Campgrounds for Your Summer Getaway
When I was growing up, we spent every summer camping in the Rocky Mountains. To me, summer holidays still mean some sort of camping trip, whether it’s an overnight weekend at our favourite National Park, a Catholic family camp, or a group camping trip with friends. If summer also makes you think of camping, here […]
Why You Need to Wear Sunglasses this Summer
As summer approaches and days get warmer, warnings about the dangers of sun exposure also spread. We may stock up on sunscreen and plan our summer outings to avoid the heat of the day. Did you know it’s also important to protect your eyes from the sun’s rays? Sunglasses are much more than a fashion […]
Pedalheads Bike Camps take your child from training wheels to trails!
We’ve spent a lot of time this spring gearing up for a summer of biking. We bought two new bikes for our oldest girls, and a new helmet for Jade. We’ve fixed up the old bikes and rearranged the storage room to fit everything in. And I registered the girls for a week of Pedalheads […]
Summer Learning Ideas for Homeschoolers
Summer can mean just as much of a break for homeschooling moms as it does for their kids. We don’t face the same fear as school parents about having our kids home all the time suddenly. Yet just because school is out doesn’t mean that the learning is over. As homeschoolers, we know learning happens […]
RSVP for the #BloggersFete 2016 Twitter Party!
BloggersFete 2016 starts next Monday and I’m so excited! Ashley, Suzanne, Margarita, Ladena, Tara and I have been busy on Facebook and email planning this event for months now. We’re kicking off the 10-day event with a Twitter party on Tuesday night. You’re all invited to join us and win some fantastic prizes from our sponsors! Twitter parties are […]
