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January can be the hardest month of the year for some people, not only is it winter and this has its own pitfalls but it’s right after Christmas, you probably spent a bunch of money and feel a lot of regret. It’s a new year and many people are trying to improve their lives, this can make you look at your life and feel like you could have done more, aren’t where you should be in life or need to make improvements to your current situation.  Don’t start the year off feeling like you are less than you are! We are ok doing the best we can with the hand we have been dealt and if you aren’t then maybe you can start. Start small and make goals obtainable so you can have that feeling of accomplishment and triumph. Read this great piece on How To Make New Years Resolutions Actually Stick! Start working out a plan to create more of a successful budget of your having money struggles. Start paying off bills and start saving even if it’s only a few dollars every month. Find ways to make more sid...

November was a great month, besides the amount of sickness we had floating around. We had taken this opportunity to ensure every child understands the importance of hand washing, personal space, and cover up when coughing or sneezing.  We found this neat hand washing timer on Amazon that can be really helpful to teach kids how long to wash for, it can also be used for brushing teeth. Get yours  here .  December is a month filled with memory making and we plan on making the most of it. We have a very filled schedule of activities to ensure the kids are enjoying everything the holidays have to offer. Here are a few helpful articles to get you motivated! Christmas Activities To Keep The Kids Busy 7 Advent Traditions For Your Family Here Is What You Can Do To Beat The Holiday Stress The cold weather is coming so remember to bundle up and have an emergency kit handy in your car in case of traffic or accidents.  What to pack in an emergency kit: Water First Aid Kit Snacks ...

The latest smartphones, laptops and tablets are popular holiday presents, but these gifts can turn children into addicts without proper precautions. For the first time, Brian Boxer Wachler, MD, a prominent Beverly Hills medical specialist, reveals his own social media addiction, and because of his “in-the-trenches” experience, offers 10 “911” tips to protect kids (and adults) from the dangers of the virtual world of social media.     In his explosive new book,  Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception   (Rowman and Littlefield; ISBN-13: 9781538164198; Hardcover), Dr. Boxer Wachler, aka “Dr. Brian,” confesses that he was so ensconced in the deep, dark, depths of all things digital, as a spouse and parent, he missed out on significant experiences and events with his family that could never be recaptured.   "When it comes to our kids,” attests Dr. Boxer Wachler...

Winter is in full swing here in the Okanagan! The kids are getting excited for the holidays and the gorgeous snow falling from the sky. Parents have so much to do in the mornings before they start their days it is always a good idea to prepare to make mornings with toddlers easier. Here are 5 tips to help you make it all easier: 1. Get two sets of winter gear. Have a bag of snow gear for home and a bag that gets left at daycare. You can get used  sets from the second hand store and hand me downs for free if you ask around.  Gear should include: Mittens Toque Snow pants Jacket  Boots You should already have a change of clothes at daycare in case of accidents so don’t worry about packing that in your winter gear bag.  2. Check the weather the night before. To know if you will need to get up early to warm up your car, clear it of snow and shovel the walk. 3. Adjust your sleeping and waking schedule accordingly. Whether you have to go to bed a bit earlier to get up ea...

October is always filled with so much fun and excitement, with the craziness of Halloween well on the way. The month of October was a busy one for sure and we enjoyed sharing the fall colours and cool air. Here are a few of our favourite activities this fall:  We did lots of fun crafts you can learn how to do here ! We read a new book highlighting career opportunities in Trades. You can read the review of What Does Your Daddy Do?   We got into playing dress up so we can be prepared for Halloween.  I look forward to sharing our adventures in November!

Watch out home improvement and home building stores there is a new company taking over and fulfilling our needs as outdoor enthusiasts!  Backyard Discovery Canada! This Fall we had the amazing opportunity to work with Backyard Discovery Canada and build our very own  Saxony Grill Gazebo ! This was the first gazebo we had built in our yard and I was nervous about how everything was going to come together since it is such a large project.  The pieces came in a few large boxes and were all wrapped up nice and securely keeping everything from getting any sort of damage which was appreciated. When we started going through the pieces everything was very well labelled and the instructions were very easy to read. All the pieces were accounted for and everything came in neatly organized bags and packages creating a very easy to follow project.  The entire project was such high quality and each piece was easy to fit together with the others. We actually had a great time puttin...