I could not think of a more appropriate title for this post. Life Lessons Through Quilting says it all. Recently, my ten year old daughter had it in her head that she wanted to make a quilt. Though I was excited about her new interest, I was also a little bit nervous. I was nervous because I wouldn't be able to help her. You see, I'm not the kind of mom who is gifted when … [Read more...]
Science North Camps for Kids – FUN & Educational
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored Science North Camps for Kids post, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and belong to the author. This post was typed by Tammy on behalf of Christine since Christine is still unable to have screen time due to her concussion. It's always fun to learn about new activities, places to visit, things to do, and … [Read more...]
Family-Friendly Earth Day Ideas
Teaching children to be good stewards to the Earth is important because this is the only Earth we have. It teaches us to respect and value what our planet offers. This is why each year, our family tries to come up with new family-friendly Earth Day ideas. Though every day is Earth Day, and we make treading lighter on the planet part of our lifestyle, on April 22nd, many … [Read more...]
Prepping for the First Day of School #StreamTeam #DINOTRUX
I know, I know. We're not allowed to mention the word "school" yet. Friends of mine remind me that it's a cardinal sin to utter the words "school", "back to school", "back to school lunches", and "back to school shopping" this early in August. I can't help it. It seems like we're clinging onto the remains of Summer even if I know we still have a few weeks to … [Read more...]
The importance of STEM learning
From the moment we discovered we were pregnant, we promised to do everything possible to ensure the well-being and over-all health of that life growing inside the womb. I did everything from making sure to eat healthy, keep hydrated, keep active, and get enough sleep, to reading parenting books and books on pregnancy and what to expect. Once baby was born, the focus was on … [Read more...]
How Being Different Teaches Children Acceptance
It's okay to be different. At least, that's what we keep telling our six year old daughter. She's quirky, a bit feisty, sometimes very stubborn and oftentimes goes against the grain. She's that kid who doesn't like fried food or sugary food. She loves vegetables, meat and fish. She's often the last to finish at any activity and sometimes doesn't finish at all. She … [Read more...]
Let Curiosity Soar with Curiosity Box!
Arts and crafts are always a big hit in this house. Little One is forever creating fun works of art and challenging different skill sets. To say she's creative is an understatement. Sometimes, she's a little too creative! Case in point? See here. She's learning to read, so listening to her sound out the words and follow steps to complete an activity or craft actually help … [Read more...]
Great Teaching & the Ontario College of Teachers
There's no doubt that teachers play a significant role in the lives of students. From a young age, I recognized the time, dedication and work teachers put into their students and their classes. Not only do teachers educate, but they also help students flourish and get prepared for the world outside of the classroom. I have to say that the teachers in my life have had a … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels ® FUNdamentals Learning Program
It's the new year and I've been thinking of all the great activities to do with Little One to help her learn outside of school. Little One's teacher has been fabulous to work with and I love that we are in a small community where class sizes are still not as big as in the city. Little One goes to a school that isn't too large, and I love that. Little One tells me that … [Read more...]
Foraging for Edible Wilds with Kids
My Dad once told me that "you will never go hungry in the wild if you know what to look for". Learning what plants in the forest are edible is something that is not only fun, but so important for kids and adults alike. Over the Victoria Day long weekend, we took friends of ours and their kids on a nature walk on our property to look for edible wilds. We have a lot of wild … [Read more...]
Make Your Mash-Up! MARVEL SUPER HERO MASHERS #MyMashUp {FLASH GIVEAWAY}
I grew up in a time when kids dressed up as their favourite Marvel superheroes. It was a time when we thought we were superheroes! My brother and I even had superhero underoos! My brother would probably not appreciate me posting a pic of us in our superhero underoos! I loved my Wonder Woman underoos! My brother had Spiderman underoos! Ahhh! Nostalgia! Seriously, what kid … [Read more...]
The BConnected Conference in Ottawa is in April! Will you B there? #BConnectedConf
Though I had been blogging for many years, it wasn't until a few years ago that I started monetizing my blog. What began as a creative outlet and platform to discuss things that were important to me kind of snowballed into something of its own. I had a lot of learning to do. Online communities helped me gain insight into the incredible world of social media and how to make … [Read more...]
My Family Totally Needs Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s Help! Family Financial Challenge #SavingMadeSimple #PGmom
I have to say that being married to a frugal farmer, we live a very modest life. When I talk about modest, I mean no ruffles or extras, no fancy schmancy anything and we really know how to live on a dime. We grow a lot of our own food, I have had to give up a lot of the luxuries I once knew from my city life, and we rarely splurge on anything. The one huge purchase I made … [Read more...]