Wordless Wednesday – PEI Edition
Sigh. We are leaving this in a couple of days. I’m in complete denial. I love PEI.
Litterless Lunches: Help from terra20 and {Enter to Win)
I have to accept that in a couple weeks the summer will end and school will begin again. I will miss the summer terribly, as I always do, but also know that the…
Jokes for Kids
My kids (especially my 7 year old) are at the age when jokes are everything. They are HILARIOUS to them. What’s not hilarious? When kids try to make up jokes on the fly.…
Tag Along Toys Opens Second Location in Ottawa PLUS a {Giveaway}
I am so excited to tell you that Tag Along Toys (long time blog advertiser and friend) has opened a second location in Ottawa! And better yet, it’s closer to the East End!…
This and That – Summer Vacation Edition
If you follow me on any of my social media channels, you’ll know I’m on vacation. And I can’t help but share pictures along the way. I am still working here and there, writing…
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches: Recipe
Forget store bought ice cream sandwiches – make homemade ice cream sandwiches with the kids! Bake your own cookies and use your ice cream maker to make your favourite vanilla ice cream. OR,…
Activities with Kids: Painting old T-Shirts
I wish I could take credit for this activity, but it was completely the kids’ idea. Randomly, they asked to paint t-shirts. Did they see it on a craft show? Maybe, but they…
Recipe: Chicken Salad Sandwich with Strawberry-Rhubarb Mayo
I think the sandwich is underrated. A really well-crafted sandwich is a thing of beauty and can be extremely tasty. Especially in the summer, when the temperatures are (usually) warmer, I don’t always…
City of Ottawa Park-ticipate program Runs until August 22
Did you know that each weekday in the summer, there are City of Ottawa recreation staff members visiting different parks during the day and setting up crafts/activities for children aged 4-10? Yes, that…
Family Travel: Brookstreet Hotel Ottawa
While Andy and I loved our leisurely, grown up stay at Brookstreet Hotel a few weekends ago, the highlight may have been the fun we had with the kids. You can visit my…
