With the kids out of school, topics of conversation have moved to keeping their minds occupied during the summer holidays. Many people enroll their children in a reading program at their local library to keep the kids’ minds working and learning, or work at home with workbooks and computer programs much like homeschoolers do during …
Growing up in a small town, I would often head out the door in the morning to play in the bay with my friends or head to the park. I remember calling back over my shoulder “See ya later, Mom!” as I was running down the driveway. My husband recalls leaving the house early morning …
Fun. Fitness. Friends. All these things are important to our girls and to us. Emily could spend her days running, practicing her flips and teaching herself all kinds of dance and gymnastics routines while Julia could spend a day at the pool, or taking time out of her day to enjoy some stretching and yoga. …
On Canada Day our family took a stroll back in time to a simpler time that showed the values of family, tradition, and great food. We spent the day at the Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach, Manitoba. When you first walk onto the museum grounds it is just like walking back in time. The architecture …
Golfing with kids is more than a game. As many readers know…I love my girls and I love spending time with them. Many readers also know that I love to be outside. And while it is not always easy to combine these loves, I had a chance last weekend at Grand Pines Golf Course, and …