It’s that time of year again friends. The time where we tackle the excruciating task of coming up with a grand Father’s Day Gift Idea! This year thought, I think I got it right – I’m going to go ahead and give myself a badge of honor for quite possibly coming up with THE BEST gift… Keep Reading
10 of my Favorite Homeschoolers on Instagram
Don’t waste your birthday wish, waking up being a grade-a homeschooling mom is apparently not something the birthday-gods can swing. In other words, I’ve tried. However these 10 Homeschoolers on Instagram will get you started, keep you going and make you feel like you’ve actually GOT THIS! Firstly, a bit of a BACKSTORY; When we… Keep Reading
27 ways to celebrate the holidays virtually (Christmas 2020)
(image by John Schnobrich via Unsplash) Rules have been made and we’re all being asked to do our part to flatten the curve and celebrate the holidays virtually. As heartbreaking as this is I agree something needs to be done. This awful virus has already taken enough from us. It’s disappointing that we were not… Keep Reading
Stocking Stuffers for Seniors at London Drugs
We have been stuffing stockings with London Drugs the last 3 years, it’s our absolute favorite holiday donation drive. Stocking Stuffers for Seniors brings the girls and I an ridiculous amount of joy to think we can make a few local seniors feel extra loved over the Holidays. There are so many of our elderly… Keep Reading
Back to Books; 3 things to help with homeschooling
As you all know (and seen on Instagram) we have tackled homeschooling this year through a local IDL School. We’re back to books. We have been designated a teacher that will oversee our weekly progress. But as far as daily schedule and plan for learning, that’s ALL ON ME. 👋 HELLO PRESSURE! 👋 WHAT’S UP… Keep Reading
Flyover Canada Halloween Special – HowlOver Canada
Will we be trick-or-treating this year? Nope. Am I worried that my kids are missing out? Nope. You see, I have grand plans on fully embracing Halloween in a new way this year. There will still be costumes, we will still visit a pumpkin patch, carve pumpkin, go apple picking, make spooky slime and there… Keep Reading
BIG Birthday Surprise!
COVID has really put a damper on pretty much EVERY celebration this year. PROJECT LOW KEY – BIG BIRTHDAY SURPRISE By June I had pretty much determined that all birthdays and holidays in 2020 would not be celebrated the way I had originally envisioned them. I needed to take a page from Ross’s book and…… Keep Reading
Homeschooling Resources & Schedules for all ages (UPDATED 2021-2022)
Chalk this down as something I never thought I would be writing about; Homeschooling Resources and Schedules. The cats out of the bag, the tiktok has been created, Sofia and Stella are not going back to school. It’s MOM SCHOOL this year people and I’m not going to lie, I’m equal parts excited and terrified…. Keep Reading
We found a secret lake!
We found a GORGEOUS LAKE in Vancouver; a little hidden gem if you will. SADLY both beaches on the lake are not open to the public. While one is on private property, the other is not. It’s to my understanding that due to no facilities at the beach and being situated right in the middle… Keep Reading
Camping in BC – Riverside Camping & RV Resort (Whistler)
Camping in BC at it’s finest. If anyone asks what we did in 2020, I can answer very simply. We isolated from humans for 3 months, we did school from home and we took to the road and did ALL THE CAMPING. Camping in BC is like no other and I consider my family and… Keep Reading