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  • Play and Learn

    Rainy Day Renaissance: 7 Indoor Activities That Spark Joy and Learning

    Some days, the walls close in. Maybe it’s the gray light slinking through the window, maybe it’s the silence between you and your coffee. Maybe it’s your kids scaling the back of the couch with spatulas. Whatever the reason, you’re inside, again, with a crew that needs more than coloring pages and cereal. For unschooling and homeschooling parents, indoor days can feel like both a blessing and a cage match. You want joy. You want learning. You want your house left standing. Turn Your Kitchen Into a Lab It doesn’t take a degree or a lab coat to spark wonder. You’ve got magic in your cabinets — baking soda, vinegar,…

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    Two children stare out at the beautiful turquoise water of Grassi Lakes in Canmore Alberta. The warm weather is here, public schools are out. Are you homeschooling in the summer? For us, learning never stops, the opportunities just change.

    Homeschooling in the Summer

    July 8, 2019

    Roadschooling in Canada: BC To Ontario with Unschoolers

    July 31, 2022

    Toddler Toys From Ikea -Inexpensive Gift Ideas

    December 11, 2020
  • Pregnancy and Parenting

    Raising Leaders: How Parents Can Instill Leadership Skills in Children from an Early Age

    Leadership doesn’t start in boardrooms or corner offices—it begins at home, often long before a child can even spell the word. For parents, the goal isn’t to raise a CEO but to raise someone capable of guiding themselves and others with confidence, empathy, and accountability. These are life skills, not just corporate ones, and the earlier you introduce them, the more naturally they take root. Fortunately, parenting offers an everyday playground for leadership lessons—you just have to know where to look. Encouraging Independence Without Isolation It’s tempting to step in and do things for your children, especially when you’re pressed for time or they seem frustrated. But by letting them…

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    Mindful Eating for Families: How to Raise Kids Who Love Healthy Food

    February 12, 2025
    Time saving tips for a more productive life.

    Time Saving Tips For A Busy Mom

    July 10, 2018
    a woman sitting outside breastfeeding her baby

    10 Practical Tips for Strengthening the Parent-Child Bond Through Breastfeeding

    March 7, 2025
  • Play and Learn

    Raising Resilient Kids: How Homeschooling Families Can Inspire Healthy Choices

    When you’re homeschooling, you’re not just responsible for academics—you’re setting the foundation for your child’s entire life. That can feel like a heavy burden, but it’s also an amazing opportunity. Because you control the environment, structure, and daily rhythms of your household, you get to weave good habits and sound values into the very fabric of your family’s lifestyle. Helping your children make healthy choices isn’t about checking boxes or delivering lectures—it’s about building a life that naturally encourages curiosity, strength, and discernment. Here’s how you can do just that. Make Meals an Invitation, Not a Fight Kids watch everything you do, especially when it comes to food. If you’re…

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    People often love to share their opinions about how you choose to live your life and parent your children. When you decide to homeschool, be prepared.

    Be Confident In Your Choice To Homeschool

    September 5, 2018
    Are you wanting to increase your children's typing skills and speed (or your own)? Check out this review for Typing Tournament Online from EdAlive!

    Typing Tournament Online – Review

    May 23, 2019
    white teddy bear reading a book on a blue background. how we discovered unschooling.

    Our Discovery of Unschooling

    April 24, 2019
  • Pregnancy and Parenting

    Peaceful Coexistence: Designing and Managing a Harmonious Multi-Generational Home

    Living with multiple generations under one roof can be a rewarding experience. It strengthens family bonds, offers mutual support, and builds a stronger sense of continuity. But it can also present challenges—from differing routines and privacy expectations to accessibility concerns and space constraints. Creating a home that works well for grandparents, parents, and children alike takes intentional design and thoughtful management. With the right approach, your multi-generational household can become a thriving ecosystem where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected. Zoning the Home for Harmony The first step to making a multi-generational home work is ensuring that everyone has a space they can truly call their own. It’s not always…

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    February 9, 2021

    Powerful Parenting Books

    February 18, 2021
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    Mindful Eating for Families: How to Raise Kids Who Love Healthy Food

    February 12, 2025
  • Home and Lifestyle

    10 Simple Ways to Practice Minimalist Parenting

    In today’s fast-paced world, parenting can often feel overwhelming. There’s so much pressure to sign kids up for every activity, buy the latest toys, and keep up with an endless stream of information. Minimalist parenting offers a refreshing alternative: focusing on what truly matters and letting go of the rest. Perhaps it is time to prioritize being unbusy.  By simplifying your home, schedule, and mindset, you can create more space for connection, creativity, and calm.  Here are 10 simple ways you can start practicing minimalist parenting today. How To Practice Minimalist Parenting 1. Prioritize Connection Over Stuff At its heart, minimalist parenting is about relationships, not things. Focus on building…

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    Tips For Successful Freezer Meals Cooking

    June 16, 2018
    We all hold a power within us. With these simple affirmations for strength, we can begin to harness the strength within ourselves.

    Affirmations For Strength

    March 17, 2019
    Do you ever feel like you could use your time in a more productive manner? That's me. When Habit Stacking was recommended to me I immediately bought it.

    Habit Stacking – A Book Review

    August 17, 2018
  • Play and Learn

    Raising Curious Minds: How to Keep the Love of Learning Alive in Your Child

    It starts early—the wide-eyed wonder, the endless “why” questions, the way your child stares at a ladybug as if it holds the secrets of the universe. Learning, at its core, is natural. But somewhere along the way, as structured schooling, standardized testing, and the pressure to perform take over, that spark can dim. As a parent, you have a powerful role in keeping it alive—not by drilling facts or pushing achievement, but by fostering curiosity, exploration, and the joy of discovery. Here’s how to make learning feel less like a chore and more like a lifelong adventure. Create a Home Where Questions Are Celebrated Nothing kills curiosity faster than dismissing…

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    We love books and a good novel study around here. When we were given the opportunity to review Britfield & the Lost Crown, we were very excited. Our adventure has only begun.

    Novel Study – Britfield & the Lost Crown

    August 26, 2019

    Top 3 Child-Friendly Hikes Near Revelstoke, British Columbia

    July 5, 2018
    We're always looking for personalized learning opportunities to add to our homeschool plan. This IXL Learning Review will explain how we use IXL in our home.

    IXL Learning Review – A Fun Way To Learn

    February 20, 2019
  • Home and Lifestyle

    How to Cultivate Gratitude and Joy in Everyday Parenting

    Discover how to cultivate gratitude and joy in everyday parenting with practical tips, mindful strategies, and heart-centered connection ideas. Bring more peace and presence into your family life this year!

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    The Importance of Self Care For Parents

    March 9, 2021
    I am a large family mom and I have stopped making freezer meals. Shocker, I know. Why would I do this? Aren't easy freezer meals a lifesaver? Not anymore!

    LARGE FAMILY Mom Stopped Making FREEZER MEALS

    July 26, 2019
    I love being able to look through my bujo for inspiration. Tracking accomplishments, projects and progress in my bullet journal keeps me motivated. For me, my journals allow me to track my accomplishments for the day and it gives me a visual reminder of how much I have actually done.

    Tracking Accomplishments: April Bullet Journal Set Up

    April 6, 2019
  • Play and Learn

    Deschooling: How to Transition from Traditional School to Unschooling

    Learn how to transition smoothly from traditional schooling to unschooling with this ultimate guide to deschooling. Understand the process, challenges, and benefits of letting go of conventional education to embrace a child-led learning approach.

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    We love books and a good novel study around here. When we were given the opportunity to review Britfield & the Lost Crown, we were very excited. Our adventure has only begun.

    Novel Study – Britfield & the Lost Crown

    August 26, 2019
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    Unexpected Educational Opportunities: Stealth Learning

    January 12, 2022

    Roadschooling in Canada: BC To Ontario with Unschoolers

    July 31, 2022
  • Play and Learn

    Child-Led Learning: How to Nurture Curiosity Without a Curriculum

    Discover how to foster a love of learning without a curriculum! Explore child-led learning strategies that nurture curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning in your child.

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    Unexpected Educational Opportunities: Stealth Learning

    January 12, 2022
    Learning to cook is such an important life skill. Having your children in the kitchen with you is a great way to introduce them to cooking.

    Learning To Cook – Children In The Kitchen

    February 18, 2019
    wooden tiles with the letters L E A R N. unschooling is a different way to learn

    What Is Unschooling? A Beginner’s Guide for Parents

    February 28, 2025
  • a woman sitting outside breastfeeding her baby
    Pregnancy and Parenting

    10 Practical Tips for Strengthening the Parent-Child Bond Through Breastfeeding

    Breastfeeding is a powerful way to nurture emotional closeness and foster secure attachment between parent and child. While the act of nursing itself promotes bonding, incorporating intentional practices can deepen the connection even further. These practical tips for strengthening the parent-child bond through breastfeeding aims to help parents.

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    Uh Oh – Mom’s Sick: Surviving Covid

    February 9, 2022
    No matter your beliefs about what happens after we die, talking about death can be hard. What is even harder, is talking to children about death. But is so important to do.

    Talking To Children About Death

    April 17, 2019

    Birth Uncensored: Postpartum Poop

    February 9, 2021
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