For as long as I can remember, I have loved the picturesque town of Banff. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it’s like a secret passageway into the wild world beyond. As a child, I stopped there with my parents on the way to visit family in B.C. As a teenager, I set […]
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Harvesting and Storing Garden Vegetables
I love so many things about planting a garden. Seeing that first green shoot pushing up through the soil, watching the first flowers and vegetables appear on each plant…even clearing out weeds is fun when I see my little garden thrive! But my very favourite thing about planting a garden is harvesting the fruits, vegetables […]
Five Fun and Family-Friendly Things To Do in the Fall
Summer is drawing to a close and you’ve had a blast. The kids have been entertained all summer long and you’ve made memories that they’ll keep with them forever. Days at the beach and the lake, holidays to a new part of the country (or even a new continent), BBQs, outdoor adventures and long days […]
Give Kids a One on One Tutoring Experience Online with Revolution Math
With the new school year underway and both my boys now diving into their work, I’m once again looking forward to following their learning throughout the year and helping them succeed any way I can. And for my middle son Benjamin, that means I’ll be keeping an eye on his math! Benjamin gets good grades […]
Improving Our Air Quality with the Philips Series 2000i Connected Air Purifier
I’ve suffered from mild to moderate environmental allergies for as long as I can remember. And when my oldest two boys were born, I soon learned they had inherited the same occasional allergic outbreaks that I faced. Living in the country, there are all kind of allergy triggers to face. From pollen to dust to […]
Recipes
Sima – Easy Finnish Homemade Soda
When I was a child, I used to love it when my mom made traditional Finnish recipes for the family. And one of my favourites in the summertime was Sima, an easy Finnish homemade soda made with lemons, sugar and hops. So, when I stumbled on the recipe for Sima in my beloved handwritten cookbook […]
Easy Instant Pot (or Crockpot) Ground Pork Casserole
In our search for the best weekday meals, my husband and I find ourselves craving new and different dishes that break us out of the routine of chicken, fish and beef. That’s why we’ve recently become big fans of an unsung hero of weekday dinners…ground pork! Affordable, versatile and delicious, there are so many ways […]
Reviews
Help Kids Build Creativity and STEM Skills with Laser Pegs Monster Rally Building Sets
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. We were invited to write about Laser Pegs by ShopHer Media Influencer Network. Even before I had three boys in the house, I loved building sets. Assembling pieces to form a toy is great for helping kids develop fine motor skills, critical thinking and creativity. And once my boys […]
Take a Break from Your Day with Live Clean Foaming Hand Washes-Giveaway
With an almost-one-year-old in the house and my older boys home from school for the summer, moments of relaxation are few and far between. But taking a little time for myself makes me a happier and more effective parent! So, I often try to find ways to sneak in a moment of peace between the […]
