Learning
Last Minute Summer Camps from The City of Ottawa
Oh hi. It’s almsot late June. And suddenly, like many other parents, I’m looking at the calendar and realizing that school is really truly almost done for another year and the summer is…
A Summer Fun, Educational Project for families (Camp Mom and Dad)
If you have the kids at home this summer, you likely have a list of activities and plans laid out to keep everyone busy, active, happy and tired. We certainly do. Between playing…
GIVEAWAY: Do your kids love gaming and coding? Level Up Kids Camps are in Canada this Summer
Coding camps for kids across Canada Is Minecraft popular in your house? Around here it definitely is. Both kids love it. My eldest especially is in a stage where he likes to code…
A History Magazine for Kids
It’s no secret that our family loves history. When we travel we like to learn about the history of the area we are visiting, or we like to find museums, or places that…
BIC Fight for Your Write in support of Breakfast Club of Canada
It’s no secret that we love to write in this family. The kids always have a pen and paper at their disposal to create and write anytime they want. While we are living in…
What will you do in your chair?
How is the back to school routine going for you? I’ve discovered that with a little bit of organization and planning, we are much better off. The truth is, our sleep situation hasn’t…
Poetry website: A great resource for school aged kids
My eldest, when he was granted computer time, told me he was going online to create a Diamante poem. I had no idea what he was talking about but he explained to me…
Back To School: 4 Ways To Be Extra Green
I love seeing all of the new ways to Green our back to school shopping. Each year, I find that more and more people are opting to buy reusable drink and snack containers…
Right before my eyes…
(image: my son’s school crafts) It’s no secret that the whole school experience for my children (currenly, my son is in JK) leaves me feeling a little anxious. It’s one part sadness that…
Why it makes sense to Vote
On May 2, Canadians head to the polls (again) to vote for new Members of Parliament and ultimately a new Prime Minister. I have no desire to talk politics on this blog, however,…