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...]
Dragons: Race to the Edge #StreamTeam
Our Summer has been flying by! I cannot believe it's almost August! How on earth did that happen? It feels like just yesterday that Little One got off the school bus on her last day of grade 1! It's hard to believe that she'll be going into grade 2 soon! Our Summer has been jam packed with Summer camp, activities, beach days, swimming, playing, farm chores, traveling, … [Read more...]
Family is what you make it #StreamTeam
No family is perfect. We've all got our quirks and our good days and bad days. Family is what you make it though. Everyone's got at least one colourful family member. You've got to have at least one family member who makes life interesting. Whether you have a black sheep in the family (or perhaps you're the black sheep in the family), the bottom line is that family is … [Read more...]
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
I must have been living under a rock since I only recently discovered the series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt! Friends of mine were writing updates on their Facebook statuses that included phrases like "Hashbrown, no filter" and "Troll the respawn, Jeremy", and I was so curious as to what on earth was going on. My curiosity was piqued. I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I … [Read more...]
Everybody Lies #StreamTeam
I pride myself on being honest with my child. When she was a toddler, she learned the proper words for parts of the anatomy. There was none of that "little girls have cupcakes and little boys have turtles". Very early on, it was "girls have a vagina and boys have a penis". I was so happy that we were being honest with our child. The truth is...everybody lies at some … [Read more...]
Life Lessons…and Netflix #StreamTeam
I have a sensitive child. I mean an extremely sensitive child. She's thoughtful and smart. She's funny and empathetic. She's generous and kind. She's also very, very sensitive. Oh, and she's got a dash of feisty and a healthy serving of stubborn in the mix too. I noticed that even the tiniest things get her stressed out and weepy, like when I ask her to get her … [Read more...]
March Break Madness & DIY Volcanoes
March Break is here and it is B-U-S-Y! A trip to Science North kicked off March Break, and it's been science, science, science ever since! Little One is obsessed with all things science and nature related. Another thing Little One has been keen on during March Break has been wanting to watch documentaries. Yes. The six year old is all about … [Read more...]
Creating Your Own Destiny #StreamTeam
"Mommy, do you know that we are responsible for creating our own destiny?" That was a statement my six year old daughter casually made as we were doing crafts together after school last week. "Creating your own destiny?", I asked. What did a six year old know about destiny? I was surprised at her statement. It was pretty profound. At this point, I was not prepared to … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Puss in Boots #StreamTeam
Shrek has always been a favourite in this household. Who doesn't love that hilarious ogre? I wasn't surprised that Little One's absolute favourite character is Puss in Boots! Who can resist him? He's the world's greatest fighter, lover and milk connoisseur! This month, The Adventures of Puss in Boots arrives on Netflix January 16th, starring one of the most celebrated … [Read more...]
December is a Time to Celebrate! #StreamTeam
It's December, and you know what that means? CELEBRATION TIME, c'mon! Yes, it's time to celebrate! . Get ready to move it, move it! On Dec. 19 the first five episodes of All Hail King Julien will arrive on Netflix. A favourite character from the Madagascar franchise, King Julien will take on the jungle's craziest adventures in the new comedy series, along with his loyal … [Read more...]
Laughter is the Best Medicine! #StreamTeam
It's November and it's COLD outside! I'm not usually a wuss when it comes to the cold, but for some reason it just feels colder and like there's more snow than we usually have at this time of the year. I've also been feeling under the weather. Sniffles, cough, scratchy throat...not fun at all. Soup and a movie night are the perfect combo for keeping warm when it's cold … [Read more...]
Netflix Brings Mystery This Halloween! #StreamTeam
Muahahaha! October is a month filled with mystery and Netflix is bringing even more mystery this Halloween! October doesn't have to be just about the spooky stuff! Black cats, superstitions, the full moon are all a bit of a mystery to my five year old. Little One loves playing detective and finding things out. She loves discovering new things and uncovering secrets. She … [Read more...]
Ahhh…September!
September seems to have come quickly! It feels like I blinked and when I opened my eyes, Summer had passed and September had rolled in! Now, we're already halfway through September! How on earth did that happen?! On the farm, September is busy. Little One is in school and it's harvesting time. Since we're into the third week of school, Little One is getting settled into … [Read more...]
Goodbye Summer! Celebrating with Netflix
Summer is quickly coming to a close and it's hard to believe school starts in but a few short days! Goodbye Summer! It's been a great Summer and we have many highlights to remember it by. We started the Summer off with a wedding and happy reunion in New York City. We spent many days on the beach. Loved ones came for a visit. We clung onto the remains … [Read more...]