Can you believe Christmas is less than one month away? I, for one, am so, so excited! I’m a big fan of this holiday and can’t wait! Not only do I have a SUPER ecstatic 4 year old, who asks every single day “how many more days until Christms?”, but this will also be baby girl’s… [Read More]
Vegetarian Christmas Menu – Appetizers, Sides and Main Dishes
Over here in Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving waaaayyy earlier than in the U.S. Seriously early. We were giving thanks and gobbling up delicious meals about 6 weeks ago. It was still warm and sunny out! For real. This also means Christmas comes early in Canada. Stores have been decorated for weeks now, I have tons of… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Toys for Preschoolers
With Christmas just 6 (yes, six!) weeks away, many people are beginning to think about presents. This year, we have both a baby and a preschooler. We like to focus on family time, the food and the magic of the holiday (like fun DIY advent calendars), but of course, K is also so excited about… [Read More]
Trick-or-Treating – Healthy Halloween Treats & Alternatives
Do your little ones love Halloween? I know K sure does! Are you dismayed by the sheer amount of sugar that often ends up in their little tummies after the trick-or-treat run, though? I definitely am! I’m not a stickler by any means and he’s enjoyed his fair share of treats, but after his first… [Read More]
Ways to Celebrate the Fall/Autumnal Equinox
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]
10 Eco-friendly Ways to Stay Warm in the Fall and Winter
With fall quickly approaching and winter not too far behind, we’ll be looking for green ways to stay warm without using too much energy. Here are 10 eco-friendly ways to stay warm in the fall and winter while also keeping cozy. Turn the thermostat down and get a programmable thermostat. Turning the thermostat down even by… [Read More]
Cariloha Bamboo $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway
We’ve been on the hunt for the coziest blanket/throw for a while now and I believe we have found it, and just in time for the chilly seasons to arrive. We are loving this bamboo knit throw blanket from Cariloha and can’t wait to use it to help keep warm during the chilly months. I’m also pretty… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Coffee with Kicking Horse (+ a Giveaway)
After water, coffee is the most popular drink in the world. I have to be honest – I’m not a regular coffee drinker. I’m more of a tea fan myself, although I do love a good espresso smoothie made with a good dark roast. But Adam aka HEN Papa, loves coffee. Especially after having children,… [Read More]
Get Ready for Back to School: Supplies, Snacks, Crafts and More
With back to school around the corner, here are some great resources to get you started with gear, organizing and fun. Get Ready for Back to School: Supplies, Snacks, Crafts and More Interview printable from When We’re at Home – print off this free interview for each child, to keep and look back on years later 10… [Read More]
