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    Fall Footwear Guide to Keep Moving

    October 23, 2026 - By 

    The fall season has never been my favourite but most of you know that by now. However, every fall the brazen red leaves, the trees spinning a gradient of greens, golds and oranges in one lovely package and the chilly temperatures bring me a little bit more joy. Maybe we mellow with age? Maybe I am just learning to find the joy everywhere because life is simply happier that way. No matter the season, I am determined to keep moving and I know many of you are too which is why I am sharing my Fall Footwear guide with all…

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    Holiday Gift Guide: The Ultimate Slipper Edit

    October 20, 2026 - By 

    When the temperature drops, a chill hits the air and you just want to hang out indoors with a cup of tea, it’s time for house shoes aka comfortable slippers. Nothing says holiday comfort quite like sliding into a fresh pair of ultra-cozy slippers. Whether you are shopping for a secret Santa, updating your own winter lounge setup, or looking for that crowd-pleasing gift under the tree, warm footwear is a guaranteed hit. My Favourite Slipper Picks Here are two standout pairs that deliver exceptional style, warmth, and total relaxation this season. This is the first post in my Holiday…

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    Place Value Task Cards and Why Learning This Concept Matters

    October 16, 2026 - By 

    Math, as you all know, has never been my favourite. But it is also a necessary daily skill. So, I’ve been sharing a few math activity sheets and numeracy style learning activities over the years. This Place Value Task Cards post is my latest printable educational content for you. I hope you find it helpful. Why Place Value Matters Math matters to literally most common daily things you do as an adult. Think about going to the grocery store, baking a cake, creating a budget for the family or paying the bills. All of these things rely on mathematical concepts…

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    Why The Kuru Quest 2 Hiking Boots Are an Instant Classic

    October 12, 2026 - By 

    For years, Noah clung to the same battered pair of hiking boots. You know the type—the ones held together by sheer willpower, memories of past summits or camping trips, and soles worn down so smooth they hardly create a barrier between you and the dirt trail anymore. The Emotional Weight of Footwear My youngest was always that kid, the one who wore boots out. The cutesy rain boots as a child were done to death and falling apart before Noah would move on to the new pair. The winter boots, well those would be falling apart with holes and leaking…

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    Cleaner Teeth and Ranvoo’s Technology Changing Oral Care

    October 5, 2026 - By 

    My teeth have literally never felt cleaner than they do this week. And cleaner teeth? Well, that’s a big win for me actually. I have been very self conscious of my teeth for years. As a child for a while we didn’t have dental care and then we suddenly did as my Mom transitioned back to teaching after being home raising us. Oh she supplied for years and worked also when we were little and then my parents got divorced and frankly she needed stability as did we. So, full time teaching and health and dental care came and we…

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    A Visit to Copenhagen Botanical Gardens: Botanisk Have

    September 29, 2026 - By 

    Is it worth the time to visit the Copenhagen Botanical Gardens, or Botanisk Have in Copenhagen? If you adore butterflies, beautiful architecture, strolls in the park, and stunning plants, lunch by a tiny lake, then yes the botanical gardens in Copenhagen are well worth a visit when you are in Copenhagen. Plus what an affordable whimsical way to start a trip through the city. On our first full day in Copenhagen we woke up with Danish pastries on our minds. And coffee or lattes of course. Immediately after our first Danish treats of the mother daughter trip, we were ready…

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    Axolotl Colouring Pages

    September 28, 2026 - By 

    These cute creatures are experiencing a moment, aren’t they? Axolotls are so unique and adorable but also a little bit weird, right? Recently, my youngest young adult child here asked if we could get one, so I did a little deep dive for a hot second and determined it’s probably not a fit for us. They demand a complex filtration system according to what I understand and if my youngest could take great care with that I’d consider it but don’t really see it. Ten Axolotl Facts Axolotls are some of the most unique and fascinating creatures in the animal…

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    Finding Peace in the Shift

    September 22, 2026 - By 

    Let’s be completely honest right from the start. Autumn is not my favourite season. While the rest of the world seems to collectively lose its mind over pumpkin spice lattes, chunky knit sweaters, and crisp morning air, I am usually standing on the sidelines mentally and physically preparing myself for the cold months ahead. I have never been one of those people who naturally relishes the fading light or the chill in the air. For a long time, the arrival of fall felt less like a cozy invitation and more like an unwelcome reminder that summer was slipping through my…

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    Summer Lessons 2026: You Don’t Need to Earn Rest

    September 16, 2026 - By 

    This summer I was driving to the beach to go camping when one of my young adult kids hit me with a life update that sent me reeling and made me incredibly angry. Like cartoon plumes of smoke coming out my ears mad.  Parenting Young Adults is Also Hard When your kids are newborns you think this is the hardest stage, the most enjoyable but also the hardest. Then they turn one and you think wow I did it and the next hard thing occurs and the toddler stage is a challenge but the threes will be simple, right? AND…

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    The Ultimate Camping Gear Guide: Things We Can’t Live Without

    September 14, 2026 - By 

    We just wrapped our fourth camping trip of the season. And while I also love Fall camping and have an entire post about the merits of camping through September, we are not likely to do that this year. At the end of the season we clean and put all of our camping gear away. It’s a good time for us to assess what we have and what we want or need next year. Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. Any purchases made via qualifying links equal a small commission for me so that I can keep the…