A place to share…
Posted in Joys of Parenting on May 11th, 2012
OK. Most of my friends think I’m completely nuts, but I don’t want any of the traditional things that are marketed for Mother’s Day gifts. My dear family, please don’t get me cut flowers, yet another kitchen gadget, or even breakfast in bed… Here is my wish list for the perfect Mother’s Day.
Posted in Joys of Parenting on May 3rd, 2012
Mothers are a huge help when you become a mother for the first time, or so I would assume. I wouldn’t know, because my mom passed away while I was pregnant with my first child in 1999. Anyone who knew her would tell you she was a fascinating person. Each year on Mother’s day, I reflect on [...]
Posted in All about Fun, Green Living, Joys of Parenting on Apr 19th, 2012
Are you planning on celebrating Earth Day with your kids this year? We’re looking forward to it, as we do every year. Over the last year, our goal was to use less energy in our home. We have been teaching our daughters to turn off the lights and electronics when they’re not using them, which [...]
Posted in All about Fun, Arts & Culture, Exhibits, Festivals, Joys of Parenting, Kids' Programs, Places to Go, Shows on Apr 15th, 2012
On Saturday, we attended a screening of Reel Rascals at the TIFF Kids Film Festival. Specifically designed for kids between the ages of 3-6 years old, Reel Rascals is an hour long collection of animated shorts. From a lion and a mouse (A Friend Like Me), to some friendly monsters (A Monster Mess), and a [...]
Posted in All about Fun, Day Tripping, Education, Exhibits, Joys of Parenting, Kids' Programs, Pets on Apr 10th, 2012
This week we visited Reptilia, a reptile zoo and education facility in Vaughan (just north of Toronto). We were first introduced to a Reptilia zoo keeper at Spring Fling in Rogers Centre, during March Break (remember this photo?).
Posted in Education, Joys of Parenting on Apr 6th, 2012
There comes a time in every rightly-constructed boy’s life when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure. – The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain There is something very natural about giving a boy a hammer, some wood, and nails and seeing what he can come up with. During [...]
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
;