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  • wooden tiles with the letters L E A R N. unschooling is a different way to learn
    Play and Learn

    What Is Unschooling? A Beginner’s Guide for Parents

    Curious about unschooling? This beginner’s guide explains what unschooling is, how it works, its benefits, challenges, and tips for parents considering this alternative education approach.

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    Homeschool In Pajamas

    June 27, 2018
    Ancient Greece has been a topic of conversation in our home for many moons now. Incorporating an Ancient Greece homeschool unit has been so much fun.

    Ancient Greece Homeschool Unit

    July 31, 2019

    Top 3 Child-Friendly Hikes Near Revelstoke, British Columbia

    July 5, 2018
  • two parents laying in bed, napping with their toddler. The Connection Between Sleep and Emotional Well-Being for Parents
    Home and Lifestyle

    The Connection Between Sleep and Emotional Well-Being for Parents

    Discover how sleep affects parenting and emotional well-being. Learn the impact of sleep deprivation on patience, decision-making, and mental health, plus tips for better rest.

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    Tips For Successful Freezer Meals Cooking

    June 16, 2018
    Having a bad day or off week? Have a GYST day! GYST stands for Get Your Shit Together and taking a day to get back on track really helps me press forward.

    Have A GYST Day

    October 15, 2018

    Homemade Bagels: Taking Time To Bake

    August 12, 2020
  • Wooden table set for a family dinner of mindful eating
    Pregnancy and Parenting

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

    Discover how to practice mindful eating for families and raise kids who love healthy food. Learn practical tips, fun activities, and expert-backed strategies to build lifelong healthy eating habits.

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    Do you ever feel like you are too tired to be a good mom? I have been there and I want to let you know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

    Too Tired To Be A Good Mom

    August 17, 2019
    a woman sitting outside breastfeeding her baby

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

    March 7, 2025
    person hides behind flowers because self isolation is hard for introverted parents

    Self-Isolation is HARD for Introverted Parents

    March 28, 2020
  • Play and Learn

    Roadschooling in Canada: BC To Ontario with Unschoolers

    One reason we love homeschooling is the freedom it gives. We can turn road trips into roadschooling. When other children go back to school in September, we love to go on a "not back to school" trip of some kind.

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    I was given the opportunity to review Stopmotion Explosion's Stop Motion Animation Kit. With budding filmmakers in my home, I knew this was going to be fun!

    Stopmotion Explosion Review

    April 15, 2019
    Do your children love hands on learning and science? Check out this review of CrossWired Science - a new program for the scientist in all of us.

    CrossWired Science Review

    April 18, 2019
    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
  • Mom lays on a gray couch, covered in a fuzzy blue blanket.
    Pregnancy and Parenting

    Uh Oh – Mom’s Sick: Surviving Covid

    I spent the last two years avoiding illness but the pandemic found me. Surviving Covid, as a parent, was exhausting to say the least.

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    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
    Our perception of reality is based on our experiences. One needs to be able to see your children through their eyes to understand who they truly are.

    See Your Children Through Their Eyes

    September 2, 2019
    person hides behind flowers because self isolation is hard for introverted parents

    Self-Isolation is HARD for Introverted Parents

    March 28, 2020
  • child sits at a desk with an open book over their face
    Play and Learn

    Unexpected Educational Opportunities: Stealth Learning

    Do you have children that do not want to participate in formal, curriculum-based learning? Stealth learning through unexpected educational opportunities may provide an opportunity for learning without the stress of forcing a child to do something they do not want to do. What is stealth learning? That is what we are here to discuss. TLDR: Stealth learning, or unexpected educational opportunities, is seeing the educational value in activities that your child already enjoys doing. The Struggle Is Real It is not uncommon for children to put up resistance when it comes to sit-down learning, especially when they are transitioning from the public school model into homeschooling. There are other things…

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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
    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
    white teddy bear reading a book on a blue background. how we discovered unschooling.

    Our Discovery of Unschooling

    April 24, 2019
  • Play and Learn

    How to Supplement Your Child’s Education During (and After) the Pandemic

    Does your child need more help with their education? This article is about how to supplement your child's education during a pandemic.

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    white teddy bear reading a book on a blue background. how we discovered unschooling.

    Our Discovery of Unschooling

    April 24, 2019
    I was given the opportunity to review Stopmotion Explosion's Stop Motion Animation Kit. With budding filmmakers in my home, I knew this was going to be fun!

    Stopmotion Explosion Review

    April 15, 2019
    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
  • Home and Lifestyle

    Grow Wild Review: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family Nature-Rich Guide To Moving More

    Have you ever had something come into your awareness at just the right time? That was my experience with Katy Bowman’s new book: Grow Wild. The past year and a half have been such a hard one for so many of us. As a parent, one of my big concerns was the health of my children – mentally, physically, and spiritually. Beyond the global circumstances, there were so many added stresses just to daily life. So many things had changed and no one could see the other side of the issue. I focused on things I could control – at least, to the best of my ability. We dedicated more…

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    Having a bad day or off week? Have a GYST day! GYST stands for Get Your Shit Together and taking a day to get back on track really helps me press forward.

    Have A GYST Day

    October 15, 2018
    Repeat these affirmations for self-love and watch the world blossom around you. When you love yourself, the world is yours to conquer. The law of attraction can help you manifest your dreams and live your best life.

    Affirmations For Self Love

    February 14, 2019

    Beginner Tips For Easy Freezer Meal Cooking

    July 16, 2018
  • Home and Lifestyle

    5 Easy Breakfast Ideas

    I am always looking for new and delicious ideas for what to feed my family in the morning. These 5 easy breakfast ideas are ones that we have recently tried and I wanted to share with you!

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    Homemade Bagels: Taking Time To Bake

    August 12, 2020

    This Is My Hobby: Playing With Paint

    March 23, 2018

    Beginner Tips For Easy Freezer Meal Cooking

    July 16, 2018
  • Home and Lifestyle

    The Importance of Self Care For Parents

    So many parents get so caught up in being parents that they often neglect themselves. Self care for parents is so important because it encourages you to do something for yourself - the individual you are.

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    How to Cultivate Gratitude and Joy in Everyday Parenting

    April 7, 2025
    Check out this Minimalist Bullet Journal! This plan with me for the month of March embraces a minimalistic style with simple colours and formatting.

    Minimalist Bullet Journal – March Plan With Me

    February 26, 2019

    Minimalist Wardrobe – Clothes Do Not Make Me

    March 24, 2018
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