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...]
Holiday Gifts For The Whole Family
Are you thinking of getting a “family” gift to put under the tree this year? Or maybe you were hoping to find a family gift to give your neighbours or relatives. It may seem like a strange thing to do—buy a single gift for a whole family. But think about it, if you forgo the normal one gift per … [Read more...]
Spring Break Update
Spring break has been swell. I hope you can say the same! … [Read more...]
Spring Break(ing Point)
When Canada got hit with last week's most recent dump of snow, I think I heard a collective sigh of despair echo across the nation. It's felt long, this winter. I am done with mismatched mittens, soggy boots,and cabin-fevered children. For the two-week spring break this year we have enrolled our … [Read more...]
My Dirty Little Secret
I have a confession. I don't really care about the Olympics. I know. You can take away my license to be Canadian right here and now, but I am not one of the millions who have been glued to their televisions watching the lugeing, skiing, skating, snowboarding, etc. We've watched some of the … [Read more...]
A Cup of Cheer
We just got back from a wonderful family holiday at the ski hill. It was relaxing and fun and so special to share such great memories with our extended family in such a lovely setting.On Christmas Eve we went to the ski village where there was a huge bonfire, a parade of skiers who were holding … [Read more...]
These are a Few of my Favourite Things…
...in no particular order.Curling up with a good book in front of the fire.Nordic skiing with John through the forest on a crystal clear winter's day.Listening to Sophie & Fiona play & sing together (sooo cute, must video more for another post).Enjoying a delicious meal, cooked by someone … [Read more...]
Fresh Air and Exercise
There's nothing like a day spent outdoors in springtime to make you feel totally and deliciously alive. Yesterday we took the family up to Sunshine Village for a gorgeous day of spring skiing and an early-season picnic.Of course little gimp (as we affectionately refer to her) wasn't able to ski, … [Read more...]
OUCH! Or How I Got Hit in Banff
So. I'm at Sunshine Village on Sunday, skiing with the Hubster as we have every Sunday for the past ten weeks. Our daughters have been in the Mountain Freeriders program there, having a blast and becoming far better skiers than we could ever have taught them to be. There has been fresh snow, and Bye … [Read more...]
Back to School???
For most of the province, March Break comes to a thudding end tonight. Moms are busy humming and singing to themselves with the thought of the structure and activity that will roll back into the lives of their children tomorrow morning. For those of us who work at, or have children who attend the … [Read more...]