I just got back from a getaway with some girlfriends in Niagara-on-the-Lake. And, though I arrived home three days ago, I’m actually still benefiting from the therapeutic effects of our four day escape. I feel calm. I feel relaxed (maybe a bit too relaxed). And, my “abs” actually hurt from all the laughing we did….
The Art of Not Getting A Divorce While Packing for Camping
For the past ten years my husband and I, along with whatever kids we had at the time, have gone camping on the Canada Day long weekend. We go with friends, usually 5-6 other families with kids as well, and we go to a provincial park where we’ve mapped out and reserved adjacent campsites. It’s…
A Day In The Life of a Mom at the Cottage
I feel so incredibly lucky to have married into a family that has a cottage. I mean, I’m lucky to have married into my husband’s family for other reasons, but now that it’s summer? I’m definitely feeling the luck. That said, the difference between my days at the cottage before having kids and my days…
The Forks, Winnipeg’s Must-Visit Travel Destination
Let’s all agree that about once a month we need a weekend where we cut loose, drink all the wine and eat all the food. Sending the kids off to overnight camp this summer was probably the best decision you made this year but you’re having some trouble deciding what you should do to treat…
In Defense Of Glitter
For many years (basically for as long as I’ve had kids) I have spoken out against the existence of glitter, not just as a crafting supply, but as a general sparkly covering in all kinds of girls’ accessories. It has been called “the herpes of the craft world,” and there have even been entire prank…
Promposal Hype and We’re Here for It!
It’s that time of year where high school teenagers in North America collaborate to come up with creative ideas to one-up each other on their Promposal. We can’t say we aren’t a little jealous of this generation’s creativity, I mean, look at Teen Vogues Best 2017 Promposals and you will see why. Whatever happened to the days…
Dads Who Raise Daughters
Being a parent can be a pretty humbling experience. Being a dad who is raising a daughter can not only be humbling but it can also be a little frightening. Raising a son might have seemed like an easier task to you because you likely decided that you’d do all the same stuff your father…
Get in the Water, Moms!
If you’re anything like most of the moms I know, the imminent approach of summer also means it’s that time of year when you have to come up with approximately 48 reasons not to go in the water with your kids. Perhaps the water at your beach is frigid, or you don’t want to take…
Summer Camps: Alberta
Check out these fun camps in Alberta and choose the adventure that is right for your child. Pioneer Camp: Founded in 1951, Alberta Pioneer Camp has been operating ever since as a life-changing summer camp for children and youth. We are committed to seeing young people transformed by the love of God actively at work in…
