The following post is written by contributor, Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. Jill shares stories of the real side of farming and life on a farm. To read more, follow her on her blog and engage with her on Twitter. Okay, so now you have “Who Are You” by The Who running through your head. Sorry, but I couldn’t think of a more appropriate title to discuss cattle … [Read more...]
Earth Day Fun for Kids #KinderMom #KinderSmiles
Little One learned from a very early age that as citizens of the Earth, it is our duty to take care of our planet by treading as lightly as possible. We compost, practice reduce-reuse-recycle, use cloth napkins and reusable shopping bags. We also pack litterless lunches. We heat the house in the Spring with passive solar energy from our green house and when the weather is … [Read more...]
FUNKINS: We all have a part to play on Earth Day & EVERY Day #LetsBeLitterFree
We all have our part to play in taking care of our planet. When it comes to Mother Earth, my six year old knows the importance of treading lightly -- on Earth Day and EVERY day. April is Earth Month, and it's a good time to remind families how they can cut down on paper waste and be more environmentally friendly. If there's one thing I've learned about my six year old kid … [Read more...]
Soupe aux Petits Pois
My six year old is an unusual child. She has a refined palate for someone so young. She's not shy to tell me whether she thinks a dish needs more seasoning or whether it needs more acidity. How she knows this, I have no clue! She certainly loves flavours from all over the globe and asks me to make dishes from the Philippines, Korea, Thailand, Japan, the Caribbean, … [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...]
#RedDotSafeSpot: Put a Stop to Bullying
Every now and then, I have the fortune of participating in some amazing events and campaigns that really mean a lot to me. There are social media programs and campaigns that truly do make a difference in the lives of others and this is one of them. Putting a stop to bullying starts here. Together with the cast of Degrassi and Leave Out Violence (LOVE), #Riocan is joining … [Read more...]
Grain Farmers of Ontario ~ March Classic #GFOClassic
Hubby's family has been farming for generations. Though we live on a working beef farm and raise cattle, we also grow corn, barley and hay. I know that there are many grain farmers of Ontario that produce far more grain than we do, but we produce grain nonetheless. Admittedly, I did not grow up on a farm, but married into one. In our early years of marriage, Hubby had … [Read more...]
Happy Pi Day!
Today is the day that mathematicians celebrate Pi Day! It also happens to be the day that pie lovers around the world pay homage to the mighty Pie! Get it? Pi/Pie Day? Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which … [Read more...]
Clean Water Family Kindness Challenge #PGMom
Little One was asked me what the definition of an oath was. The simple answer for a six year old to understand is "an oath is like a promise". Me: You know in Sparks, you say a special oath? Little One: Yes. It's "I promise to share and be a friend". Me: That's right. Does our family have an oath? Little One: Yes. It's "Be kind, be helpful, and be honest". I was … [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...]
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...]
Always #LikeAGirl ~ Super Bowl XLIX Ad {plus a giveaway}
I always hated the words "she throws like a girl" or "she runs like a girl". What does that even mean? Well, simply put, doing something #LikeAGirl and being #LikeAGirl means you do things with all your heart and with your very best efforts. It also means owning your actions and not apologizing for being #LikeAGirl. I'm a mother of a daughter and I don't want my child … [Read more...]
You’re Being Watched!
The other day, I was rushing out the door and needed to grab something quick to eat because I was hungry but needed to get to a meeting with a local client. As I was just out the door, I reached for an apple. For a split second, I deliberated. Little One and I had been baking brownies to give to friends and I contemplated on grabbing a brownie, but went for the … [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...]
Heritage Park #VisitCalgary
Family travel for us always has to include something that interests every member of our family. Hubby is a history buff and enjoys educational trips to museums. The man is a walking encyclopedia and a master of trivia. I also love museums, but enjoy the arts as well. Theatre, art galleries, musicals, concerts, poetry readings...all my cup of tea. Little One? Well, she's … [Read more...]