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10 Fun and Frugal Summer Activities to do With Kids!
You wouldn’t know it based on the cool and rainy weather we’ve been having in southwest British Columbia, but summer is almost here! I’ve been brainstorming some budget-friendly summer activities to do with my kids and thought I’d share them with you as the end of school is just around the corner! See these past posts for other fun seasonal activities: 10 Fun and Frugal Fall Activities To Do With Kids 10 Activities to Do At Home With Kids This Christmas 10 Fun and Frugal Spring Activities To Do With Kids Fun Summer Activities 1. Visit a local waterpark or outdoor pool on a hot day: In my home city…
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10 Fun and Frugal Spring Activities To Do With Kids!
Spring is in the air here in Southwestern BC and with it comes festivals, holidays, and lots of fun and frugal things to do! Today I’m sharing a few of my favourite (and budget-friendly) spring activities. Check out these past posts for other fun seasonal activities: 10 Fun and Frugal Fall Activities To Do With Kids 10 Activities to Do At Home With Kids This Christmas Cherry Blossoms Cherry blossoms are one of my favourite parts about spring! Many trees in my area turn into fluffy clouds of pink and white and just make me so happy every time I see them. Many areas of the world celebrate this time…
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Benefits of Working Out at Home and How to Get Started
At the beginning of 2020, I had made the decision to focus on my health and start getting more exercise. I am not one for gyms or the contracts that come with their memberships, so I needed to find ways to work out from home. In a way that was lucky because Covid hit soon after and closed everything down. With the Covid-19 pandemic still going strong, working out at home is the only option for some of us. That’s why I wanted to share why I love working out from home. Hopefully this will help get you excited about working out from home too. Also, I wanted to share…
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10 Fun and Frugal Fall Activities to do With Kids
Activities In All Seasons It’s that time of year here in Southern BC: some days are gloriously sunny and others are rain-soaked and gloomy – and we need fun activities to do no matter what the weather! So if you’re struggling with keeping little ones entertained in this changing season, read on for 10 fun and frugal activities to do with kids! As the kids grow older, we’ve started to have more interesting discussions about the circle of life and changes in nature throughout the year, among other topics, as we go about our days. We’ve had a few life lessons come up lately and here are some activities that…
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World Oceans Day: Why Your Sunscreen Choices Matter
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Learn more on our Disclaimers & Privacy Policy page. Today is World Oceans Day! It has been celebrated each year by many countries on June 8th since inception in 1992. It is a day to consider what we might change in our lives to positively impact the oceans that are so essential to our wellbeing. And with summer coming it’s important to consider our sunscreen choices! In this post I’m sharing about the impact that standard, chemical-based sunscreen has on the natural world, and how to make your own ocean-friendly…
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12 Fun, Frugal, and Eco-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day
The countdown to Mother’s Day is on! Whether you’ve had your gifts wrapped for months, have some idea of what you’re doing, or haven’t even thought about it yet, we have you covered. Read on below for simple, thoughtful and eco-friendly ways to celebrate mom this coming weekend! 12 Ideas for Mother’s Day We’ve got you covered for ideas with these fun and eco-friendly ways to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day–or any day! 1. Make Seed Paper Cards I’ve received seed paper in the past and think it’s a fantastic idea as it is easy to plant with kids and so fun to watch for the results! I hadn’t ever…
