This summer is flying by so quickly! I had a week off, but now I seem to be behind even further than before and need at least a month or three off to get everything in order...but as that won't be happening, I'm writing here on a sunny Sunday afternoon and munching on items from the Summer Degusta Box. Let's find out what was in it.... Please note that as reviewers, we often receive most or all of these variations so we can try them all out and share our thoughts with you (I will note this ... read more
Homeschooling and Working From Home? Yes, It Is Possible
I initially drafted this post over a year ago, but I think now is the perfect time to share it. Homeschooling and working is indeed very possible; but it isn't always easy and it does take some patience from everyone involved. Home educating while working is definitely tiring and trying, at times, particularly when work ebbs and flows. And you find yourself working on projects that take up more time. However, many of us do absolutely need to have an income and where there's a will, ... read more
Summer Writing For Kids K-2
If you're looking for some interesting outdoor learning this summer, why not try out The Wise Owl Factory's Free Summer Writing Printable with Writing Paper! How Can You Use These? The children and I had great fun doing these activities. To begin I printed the PDF files and we all sat down together and coloured. I didn't want to be left out, so I coloured the pictures on the word wall pages and the children coloured their writing frame pages. Don't worry, we didn't do them ... read more
A Mom: What is an Adoptive Mom? (Giveaway)
For this year's 7th annual Read Around The World Summer Series for Multicultural Kid Blogs with great multicultural books for all ages. It runs from June 15 - August 14 this year. You can find all the recommended books on social media with the hashtag #readaroundtheworld. For our book, we've selected A Mom: What is an Adoptive Mom? by our friends, Betsy and Carolyn Wilhelm. A Gift To Her Adoptive Mom Betsy wrote this book for her mom, Carolyn, as a Mother's Day card, and Carolyn had ... read more
15 Ideas For A Fun And Frugal Summer
This is proving to be a summer like no other! While some families may find they have more disposable income than usual without paying for commuting, lunches and coffee, along with hair appointments and new work clothes, others are finding that they have less money than usual with jobs being furloughed and layoffs happening at an ever-increasing rate. Either way, with fewer options than usual for going out, it's a great time to save some money this summer. These are some of the things we're ... read more
Foraged Apple and Blackcurrant Tea
Last year I wrote about my children attending the Biodiversity Summer School, and I mentioned that they love to make foraged tea with the fruit they find in the community orchard. Making this apple and blackcurrant tea is super easy and they thought you might like how to make it, too! Foraging Fun One day of the Biodiversity Summer School for the past couple of years has had a day where the kids learn how to build shelters and go foraging. The kids went into ... read more
Self-Publishing from the Very, Very Beginning
Have you ever thought about writing a book and self-publishing it on Amazon as either a paperback or Kindle edition? This can feel like a daunting process when you don't know where to begin. Thankfully, Carolyn Wilhelm recorded every step she went through while she was self-publishing her books and has created a Udemy course for others who want to know what's involved, step by step for Self-Publishing from the Very, Very Beginning. Self-Publishing Frustrations Most classes and ... read more
10 Awesome Things To Do In Southern Alberta
Although travel is out of the question for most of us this year, it's always good to dream and plan our next adventure. Southern Alberta is one of my favourite places to be and it has a little of everything; prairies, foothills, mountains, small towns, big cities, wildlife, shopping, and nightlife, too. No matter your age, you can find lots to do in the area. 10 Things To Do In Southern Alberta 1. Calgary If you're in southern Alberta, you will no doubt make a stop in Calgary. ... read more
Surviving A Power Outage With Kids: 50 Fun Activities
Electricity is something that we most often take for granted as we use it everyday (unless you live off-grid). As adults we certainly find it an inconvenience when the power goes out during a storm or for scheduled repairs. We understand that things like this can happen, but for children the loss of power and being thrown into the dark unknown can cause anxiety and fright. However, not having power can be a good 'excuse' to have some fun together and take their minds off the situation. Here ... read more
Picnic Degusta Box Reviewed
What a month this has been. There's always something that turns all plans upside down. I'm quite glad to still have a reason to be at home and not have to go out. Usually, you might think of picnics being in a park or on the beach, but we also enjoy having them in our own garden (or our backyard beach). With a heavy emphasis on snacks in this month's picnic Degusta Box, you'll be set for picnics far and near. Please note that as reviewers, we often receive most or all of these ... read more
