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Five Good Things We Experienced in 2020
We’re almost at the end of 2020 and likely many of us aren’t sorry to see it go. However, in the midst of the anxiety, loss, and uncertainty of the year there were moments that showed we aren’t defined by our circumstances but rather by our responses to them. Below Krista shares a few of the positive things that happened in the midst of this difficult year. Dedication of Front Line Workers There were many instances in which we cared for each other through this pandemic, but those on the front lines gave (and continue to give) their all, risking their safety to care for us. In my area we…
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Your Guide to Christmas Entertainment Online
This year we will be spending a lot more time at home for the holidays and, since we’ve had all year to watch everything on Netflix, here’s a list of some different Christmas-y things to check out online. Nutcracker Ballet I love going to the ballet! It is so beautiful to watch and amazing to see what the dancers can do. If you’ve never seen The Nutcracker in person, I highly recommend it! It’s a fun Christmas tradition and there are often promotions for tickets, like the partnership between Ballet BC and Simons’ to create the Art for All campaign, which allows for discounted prices. Performances are still few and…
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10 Activities to do at Home With Kids This Christmas
It’s hard to know what to say or think about this year as a whole, and now it’s Christmas. I’ve been finding it challenging to keep occupied at home this winter as so many of the activities we would usually do sadly aren’t an option this year. That being said, I thought I’d share a few activities we are enjoying or plan to do! It’s been fun coming up with ideas for activities to do at home with kids and we have a list here for you. 10 Great Activities to do at Home with Kids 1. Bake Cookies I don’t have great luck with cookies but I give them…
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What We Are Taking Time for This Christmas
As December was approaching, Krista and I spent a number of conversations trying to decide what we wanted Christmas to look like on our blog. We wanted to make sure that our values were represented in how we approached the holiday and what content we published. While neither of us are official and true minimalists, neither of us live our lives with much excess either. Christmas in the world of the internet is the definition of excess and that isn’t us. So what is us? What values do we want to share this Christmas? What it all boiled down to was this: The idea of taking time for what matters.…
