Winter Play Ideas to Keep Everyone Happy

kids-playing

It’s January (almost February!) and while Vancouver is not a snow-covered Winter Wonderland (which actually is completely okay with me), it is a little on the soggy side. Though we do try to get as much outdoor playtime as we can – jumping in puddles is good, wet fun after all – it’s not always [...]

Luminescence: A Celebration of Aquatic Light at the Vancouver Aquarium

scuba claus

On Saturday morning, I woke my kids up extra early so we could travel downtown to visit one of our favourite places in Vancouver, the Vancouver Aquarium. We had been invited to take a look at their Luminescence exhibit, and it was so much fun. Luminescence celebrates the different ways that aquatic animals create and [...]

Donating Locally with the Seventh Generation Diaper Donation Program

seventh-generation-diapers

A little while ago, I told you about how Seventh Generation has launched their 7th Gen Nation site, aimed at helping you save money and learn about their full line up of Earth-friendly products. As a member of 7th Gen Nation, you will be able to access coupons, offers and learn a little about living [...]

Surviving the Week: Travel with Kids Recap

Em-and-Me

Sleeping was a bit of an issue on our mini vacation. But sleep did happen – even if it often happened in the middle of the day and not at night, it still happened. The vacation was simple: a few nights away in a tiny rental cottage at a beach closer to our house than [...]

Surviving the Day: Travel with Kids.

Beach

Travel. Travel with kids. Those few words make a great deal of difference. With travel, I envision walks along the beach, browsing for that special treasure in the shops, dining by candlelight while overlooking a moonlit beach, sleeping in late under crisp Egyptian cotton sheets. Travel with kids, is cavorting in the sand, arguing over [...]