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Time Saving Tips For A Busy Mom
Do you ever feel like there are just not enough hours in the day? Check out these time saving tips written by a busy mom! It is all about knowing your priorities. As a busy mom, life can sometimes escape me. Things happen, life happens. All of a sudden, its bedtime for your kids and you realize your house is a mess and you did not get your workout in. Do you sacrifice some bonding time with your spouse to catch up on your to-do list for the day, or just finish it tomorrow? I struggled with time management for years, and honestly, I still do in some ways. I…
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Top 3 Child-Friendly Hikes Near Revelstoke, British Columbia
It can be hard to find child-friendly hikes when you are unfamiliar with the area. When we first visited Revelstoke, British Columbia, I scoured the internet for child-friendly hikes in the area that still showcased the natural beauty of the area. These are my top 3! The Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk The Skunk Cabbage boardwalk is a child-friendly hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park. The trailhead and parking lot are located just off the Trans-Canada Highway. There are washrooms available which makes it a great place to stop and stretch your legs if you are just driving through the area. A large picnic area, with breathtaking views, is also available…
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Homeschool In Pajamas
Pajamas, PJs, or pyjamas, whichever way you spell it, they are super comfortable articles of clothing which my children would live in if they could. One of the benefits of homeschooling is that you can learn in the comfort of your own home while in your pajamas. You can homeschool in pajamas without any social stigmas or boundaries being pushed or broken. Jack and Walter reading Pirasaurs from our library haul! Society has all sort of opinions around what is and what is not acceptable in terms of clothing, especially when it comes to students in school. The world of fashion is a complex one that I, personally, have never understood. …
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Why I Practice Daily Gratitude
Daily gratitude has become a huge part of my life. It has allowed me to remain in a positive mindset throughout the day and see the positives in life. A few months ago I stumble upon daily gratitude and the Law of Attraction. I was immediately intrigued. The Law of Attraction states that you can attract your desires based upon the frequency of the vibrations which you put into the universe. It is based on the notion of ‘like attracts like’, Living with a positive mindset and being grateful for what you do have is one of the main principles of the law of attraction. Daily gratitude and positive affirmations are…
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Tips For Successful Freezer Meals Cooking
I have been cooking freezer meals for many years now. What started out of a need for an easy meal every once and a while has transformed into something I now do every few months to make my life easier. I have learned a few tips and tricks for successful freezer meal cooking over the years, and I thought I would share them with you. My Freezer Meal Journey I started making my own freezer meals after my eldest son, Lucas, was diagnosed with a dairy allergy at 4 months of age. As a tired new mom, there were days when I just wanted to be able to pull…
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Nourishing Parenting – Let’s Make It Official
It is June 1st, so I thought it would be the perfect day to officially launch the new brand – Nourishing Parenting. It is a new month and a glorious day. We have been working hard and are ready to put our new face forward. Many people have noticed and commented on the new name. I have been slowly updating our accounts and letting the change take over instead of attempting to do it all at once! I am only one mama, and a busy one at that, so I am working my hardest to make the transition to our new identity as smooth as possible. Where We Started…
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How To Clean A Kettle In Only Two Minutes
We have very hard water where we live and because of this, we often get mineral deposits inside of our kettle. I have tried many different ways to clean a kettle, but none are as effective and quick as this one. Using vinegar to clean a kettle is probably one of the best vinegar cleaning hacks I have ever come across! It is so easy and fast. Before Cleaning This is what our kettle looked like before I cleaned it. Because I was doing a video on our YouTube channel about how to clean a kettle using vinegar, I let it get a little worse than we normally do. This…
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Children’s Books Recommendation – Large Family Library Haul
As minimalists, we do not like to keep a lot of items in our home. We do, however, absolutely love books. From picture books, storybooks, novels, and information books – we love them all. As a large family, if we were to buy everyone books to cover every topic that every child was interested in, we would have WAY too many books. In order to fulfil this love of books, we take advantage of our local library. These books were all greats, and definitely are children’s books we would recommend. We have 4 tiny humans who all read at different levels and enjoy different types of children’s books. Every time…
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Homeschool Sports – 5 Ideas for Physical Education Classes when Homeschooling
It is a common misconception that homeschooled children miss out on extracurricular activities or the team building experience that a typical physical education class would offer. You do not have to sacrifice physical education, or gym, when you make the decision to homeschool. There are many options for homeschool sports opportunities. Physical education classes can provide such a benefit to children, far beyond exercise. These sports programs allow our children to meet other children their age, develop friendships, learn new skills, and learn how to learn from other people. Our children can develop these skills while having fun and not even realizing they are learning. Playing is the best way to…
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Spring Clean In The Garden! To-Do List
It is FINALLY spring! We had a long, cold winter but it is time to spring clean. I need to do a spring clean in the garden. We have a long to-do list to get the backyard ready for summer and would love to motivate you to get out into your yards and get your backyard or garden space ready for the spring and summer. Clean with me! I am a list maker. Having a to-do list helps to keep me organized and on track, especially when it comes to cleaning. Today I have a few tasks which need to get done now that the warm weather has arrived and…
