Fall is my second favourite season (I just love summer and the beach too much!) and there are so many things I love about this season. Cooler weather but still warm enough to spend hours outside, beautiful changing leaves, fall hikes, apple picking, pumpkin everything, sweater weather…I could go on. This year, the autumnal equinox falls on September 23rd…. [Read More]
Recycled Fall/Autumn Tissue Paper Lantern
With Fall almost here, one of our annual traditions is to make Fall/Autumn lanterns. This idea was introduced to us at our local Waldorf school, and the idea of the lit lantern is to carry light and help guide us into the darkness of winter. K and I love working on these together. The process for… [Read More]
Handmade Gifts for Kids
As we’re gearing up to celebrate my little guy’s 4th birthday – seriously, where has the time gone?! – the topic of presents has come up numerous times. Like most children, he loves receiving gifts. I’ve come to realize that to him (and many other children), it is definitely the actual gifting of the present. He loves to… [Read More]
Summer Solstice Lanterns
Summer is nearly upon us! Summer time is by far my favourite time of the year. I still have wonderful memories of those endless summer days spent riding my bike with friends around the neighbourhood, swimming at a pool until our feet were wrinkled, getting popsicles from the corner store, hanging out on the beach,… [Read More]
Eco-friendly and Handmade Father’s Day Gifts
Looking for something unconventional for Dad this year? I know that many of the traditional golf and tie related gifts sometimes don’t suit the papa in this household, so I’m often looking for something unique that is either homemade or eco-friendly. We don’t go all out when it comes to spending money on gifts for special… [Read More]
Celebrating Earth Hour
Celebrating Earth Hour with the family is a fun time to teach children about the importance of creating a more sustainable planet, while also spending special time together. This year, Earth Hour falls on Saturday March 28th, from 8:30-9:30pm. Small kids might already be in bed by then, but if you want to keep the kids up a bit… [Read More]
Spring Equinox Celebration Ideas
I live in Canada, but I don’t like the snow and cold. Oxymoron? Perhaps. But it’s true. I’m just as proud to call myself a Canadian as the next Canuck, but freezing cold temperatures and I just don’t mix. The other three remaining seasons, however? I can dig those. Spring is one of my favourite… [Read More]
Planning a Low-Key Kids Birthday Party
Planning a low-key kids birthday party can take a lot of the stress out of this special occasion. A quick search of kids birthday parties brings up so many results, including instructions on how to plan the perfect party. When I was little, my mom threw some epic birthday parties. But not because they were… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts
Valentine’s Day seems to have become synonymous with ridiculously-priced roses, sugary chocolate, and expensive jewellery. Like many holidays, sometimes the true meaning can get lost amongst the desire to find a nice gift. But there are many ways to make the day all about love and spending time with those you care about. If you give each… [Read More]
Valentine’s Day Family Activities
This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday, and I’m really looking forward to spending the day with my boys. I’ve been trying to think of some fun, free (or minimally-priced) activities we can do together as a family that day, before the hubby and I get a (rare) night in alone together! I’m excited… [Read More]
