It’s December ya’ll! How is it December? We’re barreling towards a new year and that calls for introspection. Fresh eyes. New outlooks! Finding my niche on this platform has felt like a near impossible task. When I started this blog I just wanted to write. I wanted to practice. I wanted to share. I had…
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Let’s Call It A Hiatus
Whew! That was a long break. It wasn’t planned but it was necessary. 2022 has been so busy and this Summer was an absolute whirlwind. As much as I love this space and enjoy social media, anyone following along so far knows it’s one of the first things I put down when things start leaning…
Read MoreTop5: Family Friendly Halloween Movie Night on NetflixCA
Eeeeeeeeeeee! Halloween is almost here! Let’s talk family movie nights. Usually we watch a movie after trick or treating. It gives the kids a chance to eat some candy and then unwind before bed. There are so many great spooky movies out there but I’ll keep it simple and stick to ones you can find…
Read MoreTop5: First Day of (home) School Activities
For those of us following a traditional school year schedule, Back To “School” is upon us! We start back on September 7th but many start earlier or even later. The first day is always a little trying. I always keep the first week low-key. My focus is getting everyone back on schedule (because let’s be…
Read MoreTop 5: Holiday Movie Night (kids edition)
From the Winter Solstice springs a plethora of holiday celebrations and here in Canada we’re pretty much all in from November 1st (somber moment on the 11th for Remembrance Day not withstanding). The snow has already started falling (intermittently) in most provinces, and the temperature is dropping quick. Movie nights are a great way to…
Read MoreTop 5: Halloween Traditions
Decorating Whether you love cutesy ghosts, creepy crawlers, witchy vibes, or a full on Haunted House, I AM HERE FOR IT! I love it all. I love walking through the leaves and seeing all of the different decorations people put up and seeing the kids light up every time we come across something really cool…
Read MoreTop 5: Halloween Movie Night
Plans are dicey this year. Let’s not pretend that it’s going to be a normal Halloween. Trick or Treating will be off the table in a lot of communities and parties are pretty much a hard no. That doesn’t mean Halloween is cancelled. Halloween is a state of mind, folks. It ain’t going nowhere! So…
Read MoreTop 5: Wholesome Halloween Candy
Halloween is around the corner so let’s talk candy! I’m a fan. I’m pro candy y’all! Not all candy is created equal though. There are multiple reasons someone may go looking for alternative options. Allergies, intolerances, veganism, vegetarianism, better ingredients, eco-friendly packaging, or even boycotting the shady business practices of some of the biggest companies…
Read MoreTop 5: International Day Of Peace Activities
September 21st is International Day Of Peace and this years theme is “Shaping Peace Together”. I think that’s the best theme of all. World Peace is not a solo-endeavour. To even have a chance at achieving it we all have to be willing to think globally when making decisions. We need to think of people.…
Read MoreTop 5: Books to Inspire Your Homeschool Journey
There are a zillion books on the market covering a variety of homeschooling styles and if every group I’m in people share their favourites. Of the many choices I’ll share with you the one most recommended and why they’re on my reading list! Brave Learner:Finding Everyday Magic In Homeschool, Learning, and Life by Julie Bogart…
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