Well, the snow will not let up in Calgary! It’s been one really looooooong winter. So it wasn’t a huge surprise to wake up to a snow storm. Again. It was 13 degrees over the weekend. Our new roof got done! but mother nature is a force. This morning we are getting snow and lots of it. My little guy has also been battling another round of PFAPA a type of periodic fever syndrome. The poor little guy has been hovering around the 40-41 (103-105) range. So after getting some meds i

This week we’re exploring dinosaurs and dino digs. My boys really enjoyed this invitation to play. it was super fun and really easy to set up. The boys spent over an hour emersed in learning and play. I got some time back to get errands done around the house. The clean up took five minutes! I would suggest creating a dino dig kit at clean up time. so next time it’s easy to pull out again. I added books to this play idea. You can grab books at the library or use some dino book

Alright, to all the parents out there, I know you are going to love this post. Whether you are are looking to simplify the toys in the house or you just need help figuring out what toys are REALLY worth spending money on. This post will hopefully help. Because let’s be honest, we have all been there as parents, when you look into your child’s play bins, and all you can see is endless amounts of plastic junk toys that have become one, big, mess. This post comes from more than

When was the last time you played? And I am not referring to playing with your child in this case. I mean, when was the last time that YOU played? Think of something you did as a child that you loved so much. Listening and dancing to music. Lacing up your skates and jumping on the ice. Pulling out your paints and a canvas. Dusting off the old guitar and strumming some tunes. Picked up a book and fulfilled your desire to just find time to READ! Having fun. We put so much empha