Written by Natalie Ast Don’t let old man winter put a wrench in your fun! Here are some great winter activities for the whole family. Winter campfire Following a day of snowshoeing or shoveling the snow, create a winter fire in your own backyard (if it’s allowed) to roast marshmallows for … [Read more...]
This Dad’s Chalk Art Puts Yours To Shame
I remember the days of writing my name in chalk on the sidewalk in front of my house. I would sometimes draw little house, the always popular hopscotch court, maybe flowers sometimes, or a bird if I was feeling adventurous. This dad puts my chalk skills to shame: what this dad creates is nothing … [Read more...]
Teaching The Importance Of Giving
There are so many lessons that I think are critical to share with children, but one of the most important teachings, that weaves itself through so many aspects of our lives, is the importance of philanthropy. Imparting the spirit of giving is valuable for so many reasons. First of all, it curbs … [Read more...]
The Breakfast Club
As a mom with pretty high anxiety, I try really hard to not sweat the small stuff. I also try really hard to appreciate the little things. One of those things that I am grateful for is the fact that all three of my children arrive at school each day with full bellies. Our mornings can be crazy … [Read more...]
No. Not Ready.
Walking through the mall yesterday, I bumped into a friend that I hadn't seen in awhile. She asked if I was ready for school to start. I replied "Y'know I could really do with another week or two at home with them." "Did you just say that?" she asked with wide eyes. "I did..." I meant it, … [Read more...]
FotoFriday: Seasonal Snapshots
Christmas Concerts Christmas Decorations Christmas Crafts Christmas tree. Christmas presents Christmas cousins Christmas morning I love Christmas. The colours, the lights, the hustle and bustle, the energy. Everything. It's a little depressing packing away all the … [Read more...]
The Hike
Saturday evening Eva decided that Sunday morning would be the perfect time for the family to take a hike. She talked about it all night. Talked about our hike. And going on our hike and what we would do on our hike and where we would go for our hike.Suffice to say she was psyched about the hike.The … [Read more...]
A Change In Evening
It's very rare that an evening here is relaxing. Evenings, even summer evenings, in this house are usually filled to the brim. Our four children are each limited to one sport and one activity. Still, that's eight different places I have to be in a seven day week. Some nights I rush into the door … [Read more...]
Shakin’ and Bakin’
A couple of months ago I wrote about Dr.Oetker's Pancake mix is; what I loved about it was how easy it was to make and how easy the clean up was.The folks at Dr.Oetker's have a full line of shakers that they want the world to know about, and last month they invited a number of moms to come out and … [Read more...]
My 2010 Family Time Resolution
My husband and I were chatting yesterday, after watching "The Hangover" (yes, it's as funny as people tell you it is, for the record!), about what Family Time means to us.OK, truth be told, I was chatting about it and my husband was, I hope, following along with the discussion.Regardless, my husband … [Read more...]