We've put together some ideas for free stay-at-home camp ideas that will keep your kindergarten-aged kids entertained while they're away from school! Stay-At-Home Camp Day #1: Ocean/Beach Day Dress Up! Let your kids choose their own outfits for a day at the beach!...
DIY Pompom Fleece Blanket
There’s nothing quite like curling up with a cozy fleece blanket by the fire with a hot chocolate in hand. And I can be the only one who’s been eyeing those gorgeous, luxe pompom blankets, while secretly thinking… “I think I could make that”! You know we love a good...
2020 Holiday Gift Guide
This year we’re sharing our Holiday Gift Guide with you, because 2020 is hard enough. And searching for the perfect gift doesn’t need to add a moment of stress to your life. Every item is one we absolutely love, and we hope you will too! Note: some of the items on...
Photo Prints: The Best Place to Order
I started a project a little while ago. I wanted to take photos of our whole family and have them printed for everyone. Little did I know that corralling toddlers, kids, grandparents and adults would be the easy part of the project. Because after I’d taken the photos,...
Pandemic Back to School Shopping Guide
I get it. Pandemic Back to School Shopping feels a bit overwhelming. I mean, do we really even know what we’re going to need? (Side note: if you're curious why we decided to send our kids back to school, check out the post we wrote HERE.) But, back to whether we know...
Back to School 2020 (The One During the Global Pandemic)
So, back to school 2020. It’s a doozey. Let’s just start by stating the obvious, there’s no perfect answer. Not one. Keeping your kids home to homeschool? Whew. That’s hard. Keeping your kids home to participate in distance learning? Whew. That’s hard. Sending your...
My Two-Year-Old and I Were Tested for Covid
So, it happened. Despite being in virtual isolation for the past 3 months, Charlie and I were both tested for Covid this weekend. Let me back up a second for some quick background. We live in Toronto, one of the areas in Canada that still has a significant number of...
Buying Online? Look at These Businesses First
Small businesses and local businesses are the backbone of our communities and our economy. They’re run by passionate entrepreneurs, who see a need and address it. They invest time, energy and love into making our Canadian towns and cities unique. And right now our...
3 Plant Books You’ll Love
I get asked a lot how I learned about plants. The honest answer is, I didn't take a course (although I'm currently thinking about it!), I didn't work at a nursery, and I don't have any family members that handed down the information. I went old school. I read plant...