Reasons to Walk for Fitness: A DKCanada Book Review
My promise to myself this New Year was to begin walking on a regular basis, but a bout of impromptu ice dance on our...
Canadians & Arthritis
What do you think of when you think of arthritis? Chances are the first image that springs to mind are that of an older...
Killer Canadian content on Netflix
Being an immigrant to Canada I am often overly enthusiastic about the country we call home and take every opportunity to extol the virtues...
Starting a Herb Garden with your Kids
Herbs can be one of the easiest things for your little budding gardener to grow and a few simple steps can get your kids...
5 Easy Vegetables for Kids to Grow
I love seeing kids out in the garden learning where our food comes from, plus gardening gives them a great sense of the growing...
Visit the Vancouver Police Museum this Summer
The Vancouver Police Museum is North America’s oldest police museum and one of Vancouver's hidden gems.
Started in 1986 by Joe Swan, a former police...
Control That Frizzy Hair With Homemade Anti-Frizz Balm
Like many natural redheads, I wrestle with frizzy hair. This is the natural state of my hair if I brush it when dry and...
ChewigemCanada – For The Need To Chew Review
Many children and adults with autism, consciously or unconsciously, chew, suck or bite non-edible objects such as pencils, sleeves and even themselves. This is...
Lessons From Our Experience Being Burgled
You never really appreciate what it is like to have a crime committed against you until it happens. You can sympathise and empathise but,...
Our family movie nights #Streamteam
When we were young free and single, a movie night meant going out, buying popcorn & nachos & candy and being able to stay...
Souris Mini – Fabulous & Exclusive Kids Clothes #Review
Souris Mini is not your average children's clothing retailer. Their unique designs and excellent quality make the clothes feel like expensive designer wear, scaled...
Teaching Our Kids Self Confidence And Respect For Others
Each of us has many labels. Some of them we like, others we don't. Some of my labels are (in no particular order!):
Wife
Mum
Reader
Ginger
Cook
Painter
Canadian
Some labels...
Costume Inspiration From Netflix: Ty From Dinotrux
Gabriel is always a challenge to dress for Halloween; because of his autism, we cannot use certain fabrics or use items that make sounds....
The must see new series DinoTrux roars onto Netflix
If there is a child in your household chances are they have at least a few construction vehicles and dinosaurs in some form or...
How To Make The Best Raspberry Jam
Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer.
Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water.
Pour boiling water over...