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 We had one of the quintessential spring outings with the kids last week. We went to visit a small farm that belongs to my cousin in Fanny Bay, BC. They call themselves Snapdragon Dairy. Here are a few links describing what they do. One from Infocus Magazine and one from Eyes On BC. We didn’t … Continue reading Goat Farm with Kids  Lately it seems like we have been running towards our goal in quicksand. I cannot believe that May is upon us and we have not accomplished anything tangible in a while. We have had a lot going on, the kids have been very trying lately, and we have been too relaxed on our schedule. We have now … Continue reading The Importance of a Schedule in a Balanced Working Family Life  I have been trying to figure out a way to stay calm and not be stressed out around the kids when they start fussing. During this time I find myself getting all worked up and anxious around them. There are times (more frequently lately) where the slightest little whine sends chills down my back because … Continue reading Staying Calm and Low Stress – Ya Right!  We have a serious case of the terrible two blues. Our inefficient, over sensitive, and emotionally fragile twins are taking over the house and it is starting to get out of hand. Our older daughter, now 5, never really went through the terrible twos. Sure there were some challenges but nothing like this. The twins … Continue reading Surviving Terrible Twos (Times Two)  Valerie, Annika and Susan (the Magnolia) I find that I tend to wander around the yard aimlessly not knowing what to do exactly - not sure where to start. I know I have a lot of jobs that need to be done and I need to think things through to get myself organized. I have been finding … Continue reading Gardening is More Fun With Friends  Yesterday was Annika’s birthday party. We were so lucky to have the nicest day in the last little while considering what we had planned for the party activities. The weather was sunny and warm and the kids hardly came in the house at all; perfect. They ran around the backyard and played with the outside … Continue reading Earth Day Birthday Party Activity It is almost a year since we made this huge leap in our lives so to celebrate 1 year of change… time to make a mixed tape!! Here are the top 10 songs from our song library that seem to fit to what we are trying to accomplish; at least in the way that we interpreted them. I … Continue reading Our Top 10 Family Lifestyle Overhaul Songs  In early March we went to Victoria for spring break and it was beautiful. We had a great time and after being around the all the nice flowers and gardens I started to get excited about planting our garden. My Mother-in-law had been cleaning up her basement and found a whole bunch of old and new Gardening magazines … Continue reading Utilizing Old Gardening Magazines  After a hard day’s work it is really nice to sit down to a nice meal and slow down, relax, savour some good food, and maybe discuss the events of the day. That is the way it used to work in our house but, like many other pre-kids occurrences, it has been turned completely upside … Continue reading Relaxing Times During a Hectic Day  I know we are not the only parents who have the daily struggle to get kids to eat their veggies. We are going to test the theory that having our children be involved in the process of growing vegetables will get them more interested in eating them. My kids, ages two (twins) and five, need 4-5 servings of … Continue reading Will Gardening Get Kids to Eat Their Vegetables? Store bought household cleaners can contain unhealthy chemicals that are not safe for ourselves, our children, and the environment. The big cleaning supply companies want you to think you need them, or you will never get rid of germs and bacteria. You can make all your own cleaners from easy to find ingredients that are healthier for you … Continue reading Making Your Own Household Cleaners  A year ago we made a huge decision to take an enormous leap. I quit my steady, fairly well paying job, with no fail proof plan in place and moved my family (with 3 kids under 5) to a smaller town . We decided to step into the unknown and figure it out as we … Continue reading What if We Didn’t Jump?  |
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