Kids
Activity: Cutting and Counting Ghosts
Learning skills: Counting, using scissors, French Here’s an easy activity to do with all ages. For my toddler, I did the cutting (she tried a bit) while she did the gluing. For my…
Preschool Activity: At Home Library
Looking for some extra quiet time? We set up a library and the kids loved it!! I something like this on No Time for Flash Cards, one of my favourite blogs, and…
Great Canadian Theatre Company – Ottawa Giveaway!
Ottawa has no shortage of children’s activities and I think it’s one of the greatest things about this city. Being a parent in Ottawa seems pretty easy sometimes. I’m excited to tell you…
Here and There: September so Far and October dates to mark down
This is just a quick linky update post if you will – some articles I’ve written in the past month and some upcoming events that you may be interested in! My recent Momstown…
Children are Funny
You know when your kid realizes there is a certain toy that they must have. RIGHT NOW. But you have no idea where it is. And so they cry and beg you to…
Preschool at Home: Little sis wants to go to school too
On Wednesday I kiss my big nearly 5 year old boy goodbye and send him back to school. It’s only 2.5 hours a day, and he’s looking forward to it so it’s a…
Re-purposing
Sometimes taking something old and using it differently can make something beautiful. Pictured is my great-grandmother’s tea cup from her china set that she gave to my parents for their wedding and who…
In and Around Ottawa: Cumberland Heritage Museum
It’s no secret I love the country and farms. And history. Having these combined into a local place we can visit at a family is just another wonderful reason why Ottawa is…
The Country Fair
I grew up in the country so the Fair weekend was a pretty big deal. As young kids it was fun, and typically since our school was right beside the fairgrounds we…