Finding Myself in the Forest

Finding Myself in the Forest

My self care routine isn’t what you might expect. I don’t find myself through typical routines like yoga, enjoying a hot beverage, or a manicure. I find myself in the forest. My moments when I’m most at peace involve getting into nature. The...
Micro Adventures: Following Your Kids Lead

Micro Adventures: Following Your Kids Lead

I admit it. I’m number one of four children, and I tend to be the leader. Call it natural inclination.  As the big M-O-M, I tend to be the one rocking the plan together, making sandwiches and doing all that background goodness that gets things done. This micro...
Micro Adventure: Marshmallows in the Backyard

Micro Adventure: Marshmallows in the Backyard

Summer in my mind equates with good old fashioned mess. Squishy wet beach sand between your toes as you prance along without shoes. The tangy sweet smell of sunscreen on warm, tan skin fresh from the lake. Sticky, gooey and delicious campfire s’mores and burnt...
Micro Adventures: Flashlight Walk

Micro Adventures: Flashlight Walk

Walking in nature is my coping method. A brisk walk on the trail never fails to put the things I’m wrestling with into perspective. For added stresses, I add a conversation with a trusted friend while I huff and puff up the hills. One of those stir crazy days...
I love winter. No, seriously.

I love winter. No, seriously.

I love winter. No, seriously. It already snowed here, twice. No, I’m not kidding. In Alberta, I have learned (the hard way) that you have to have your snow suits ready come September. As we hit the road for Ontario this September, indeed, that fluffy white stuff...
My Little Mountain Biker

My Little Mountain Biker

My Little Mountain Biker I do my very best to encourage my kids to be active every day. This makes birthdays and Christmas a breeze, my husband and I pick out gifts that support their favourite activities & outdoor play. Flash back, a year ago – we bought Mr...