Yesterday the family and I headed to Sauvie Island (in Portland, OR) to visit The Pumpkin Patch farm and do some berry picking. Since moving to Oregon this is something we’ve enjoyed every year as a family. Luckily the temperature high this day was only 70 degrees too – perfect for picking! The day we …
Category: Seasonal
Jun 11 2018
A Fun-Filled Day at DryTown Waterpark
This week my family and I are on vacation in sunny Southern California. We have quite a bit of family here, so luckily we come often. On this trip we decided to have a fun-filled day at DryTown Waterpark in Palmdale, CA. Let me start by telling you only one day before this trip was …
May 25 2018
Backyard Wonders
I have found over the years that I have become a person that will leaf through travel brochures and gaze longingly at planes as they pass by overhead. I think to myself, “What wonders will I see if I travel to faraway destinations? What would I experience?” I think everyone has those thoughts, well, except …
Apr 13 2018
Cheat Sheets: Butterflies
If you have ever spent a few minutes with any child, you will know that they can come up with questions that stump you. I have seen experts in a field being taken completely aback by the complex question asked by a 5 year old. I have also seen those same experts sputter and blush …
Apr 08 2018
Early Bird Gift Ideas for Mom
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you want some unique gift ideas, then have a look at these – some are personal and handmade, and some are just super practical. Cards For a card, check out the hand-painted, adorable illustrated cards available from the folks at one canoe two. They currently have these …
Mar 31 2018
Highlights from Epcot’s Flower & Garden Fest 2018
This marks the 25th year of Epcot’s Flower & Garden Fest, where visitors can enjoy fantastical gardens with Disney character topiaries, a variety of flavorful food and drink offerings including an enticing violet lemonade, and of course lots of adorable goodies to shop for in Walt Disney World. If you haven’t had a chance to visit …
Mar 29 2018
Anytime Sugar Cookies
Get the whole family baking With Easter just a hop, skip and a jump away, the time is right to get baking. Get your aprons and whisks ready, because baking is a great way to bring your family together in the kitchen. In fact, a recent study conducted on behalf of Unilever, the maker of …
Dec 23 2017
Ginger-Molasses Reindeer Cookies
Whether you’re participating in a cookie exchange with friends or making a treat for St. Nick, add these adorable reindeer cookies to your holiday baking this year. As sweet to look at as they are to eat, the salty pretzel antlers complement the season’s favourite flavours of ginger, cinnamon cloves and sweet molasses. These homemade …