Category Archives: Activities
Awesome autumn daytrip
Pssst! Got kids? Then you won’t want to miss out on this awesome autumn roadtrip. It’s an easy daytrip — or an overnighter, if you please – so pack up some roadtrip snacks and get the kids ready! Pick up a copy of … Continue reading
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I blame Dora
Although I like to blame Dora the Explorer for my daughter’s pinata fascination, the truth is that it’s become a bit of a cherished tradition around here. It all started on her fourth birthday (yes, that time when all children … Continue reading
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Robson Rambling: A Recap
My “baby” brother Adam (he’s 26) saved me from some expensive life insurance after I posted “His Next Great Adventure.” The four of them were not, in fact, climbing Mount Robson, but instead were hiking Berg Lake Trail. They are all … Continue reading
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His next great adventure
People who meet us now, after 12 years of marriage, invariably like to say, “Opposites attract!” But it wasn’t always this way. When we first met, we both shared a love of nature. Not a love from afar, a love … Continue reading
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Staycation? Um, no thanks.
I keep hearing about the popularity of the “staycation.” The idea is that because of tightened family budgets, we’re choosing to stay home instead of travel on our vacation time. I don’t know about you, but if I have to … Continue reading
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The Teacher’s Gift
In past years I’ve struggled with the obligatory thank-you gift for my daughter’s teachers. I say “obligatory” not because I don’t feel genuine gratitude for the work and passion that my daughter’s teachers bring to the classroom every day, but … Continue reading
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Why are kids’ animated movies so creepy?
Is it just me, or are kids’ movies pretty creepy? In our house, we rarely watch one of the latest, hyped-up kids’ releases. Call me crazy, but I like my sleep. Getting up in the middle … Continue reading
