Imaginative play has always been a big part of our vision as a parent – hands-on learning, exploring, discovery. As much as devices have their place, we believe getting down on the carpet, enjoying good old fashion play is always the best way for …
Do men grow up? Most men I know still like to play just as hard as kids do. Don’t get me wrong I do too, but for men, they set aside the long list of to-do’s to throw a ball without worry. Their competitive side …
One of my favorite cities in Ontario is Kingston. The incredibly rich history grabs my attention, so much so, that I cannot absorb it quickly enough. The food leaves my taste buds dancing, and the attractions are endless. There is something for everyone to do …
Having just arrived back from Disney World, the kids cannot get enough of the Disney Junior channel these days. Of course Mickey Mouse’s Clubhouse has been a hit, but so has Disney Jake and the Never Land Pirates. I am very lucky even our 9 year …
Just this past weekend I sat on the couch with my four children and we talked about Christmas and what we need or want this year. I am happy to say our kids are very easy to please when it comes to toys. Of course …
This weekend when snuggling the kids into bed one of the boys said to me “Mommy that was the best weekend ever! I played soccer with Daddy, helped you clean the house, played with my brothers and sister, and we watched a family movie!” What he …
Autumn is one of my favourite times of year. It is the season my husband and I sealed our love with marriage, 13 years ago. It is also the time 19 years ago a cute teenage boy, asked out a cute teenage girl (so I am …
Horseshoe Resort Ontario is a four season destination offering fun for thrill-seekers, adventurers, however it can be as active or relaxing as you dream your getaway to be. When we travel we seek adventure, you won’t find us sitting at the pool for too long …
This past year we have been really getting to know our own backyard and have rediscovered play throughout Ontario. From lazy Sunday’s in our Kawartha Lakes backyard to skating in the lush forest of Muskoka. Off to Day Camp They Go… Our recent family travel landed …
It seems these days we are rediscovering all types of play. Even the chores are turned into play at home. Today, counting beans as we picked them from the garden became playtime for Little O and I and he had no clue it was school work that …