Game Review: Hoot Owl Hoot!
My favourite thing about Hoot Owl Hoot! is that it promotes team work, as players together find the best way to get all the owls to the nest
Celebrating One Year of Blogging!
I have written a lot of blog posts in the past year, and this one is my 60th! While I mostly share my experiences as a mother I also like to
#RockingMotherhood Tag
Parenting can be tough sometimes. Okay, maybe a lot of the time! And it can be easy to feel lost, unsure or perhaps like you are failing. Bu
My Struggles as a Working Mom
And so this tug of war continues. I very much want to pursue the possibility of my dream job and become the writer I’ve longed to be for the
Game Review: Spuzzle
My favourite thing about Spuzzle is that is uses small puzzles, an excellent way for kids to develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye co
Book Review: Teal
The story of Teal brilliantly demonstrates to kids that we all fit in somewhere and that it’s okay to be a little different from others beca
Book Review: The Girl Who Saved Christmas
They say you should never judge a book by its cover, but this is one instance that I am making an exception to that rule. When I first held
Adding Some Magic to Christmas With One Simple Craft for Kids
One way we decided to add to the magic of Christmas this year was by putting up two trees – our regular tree that we fill with lights, tinse
Holiday Traditions: Giving Back as a Family
With the holidays approaching it's the time of year when families are sharing traditions together or possibly starting new ones. I'v
A Taste of My Portuguese Heritage
When it comes to comfort foods I think each of us has one particular dish that just really soothes you and makes you feel at home. For me it
Making Memories One Game At a Time
Not only is playing games as a family a great bonding experience, but it can help teach kids that you don't always have to win to have fun.
Book Review: The Day the Crayons Came Home
Much like the first book, The Day the Crayons Came Home features different crayons writing Duncan to inform him of their troubles and pleadi
What I Want To Teach My Kids About Thanksgiving
I want Thanksgiving to be about spending quality time together as a family. I’d like to teach my kids about being thankful. I want to teach
Perfect Moments are the Ones Not Perfectly Planned
What is it about going out on excursions with my kids that brings my stress level way up? Whether it’s a day outing or a road trip for...
