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    Fun Zoom Summer Charades Game

    April 29, 2021 - By 

    Alright let’s all have some fun with Zoom. I mean, listen I am fully aware that Zoom is a grind sometimes. It is a blessing and also a grind. So, why not capture a little more of the fun side of zoom with this zoom summer charades game. This past year I think we’ve all had a love hate relationship with Zoom. It’s great to have as a tool to keep business going and jobs thriving. I mean I am grateful for technology and so many Zoom moments and connections with my colleagues and my family members who I can’t…

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    7 Simple Minimal Impact Camping Rules to Obey

    April 26, 2021 - By 

    If you are a camper then you probably are also a wilderness lover. True nature lovers and wilderness fans embrace the outdoor lifestyle. But there’s a bit more to it than that. There’s planning of course but that’s not what I am talking about either. A true love of nature breeds awe and respect for it. It also means that you strive to live a lifestyle where exploring nature and the great outdoors is synonymous with minimal impact camping. Minimal impact camping involves planning, respect and and care. Whether it’s the sound of raindrops on a tent’s canopy, the smell…

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    Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice: Inspired by Travel to Cartagena Colombia

    April 19, 2021 - By 

    Stuffed Peppers with ground beef and rice are a family favourite now and a recipe that we frequently enjoy together. Hard to believe that 20 years ago before a trip to Cartagena, Colombia, I’d never even heard of this dish. Now we have this one in the rotation routinely for dinner. My youngest daughter asks for these stuffed peppers with ground beef and rice and many nights she enjoys helping to make them too. There are a few variations you could take on these. Add cheese on the finished product if you want. Add corn into the mixture. Get creative…

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    All About My SuperMom Mother’s Day Booklet

    April 14, 2021 - By 

    With spring in full bloom and Mother’s Day hovering on the horizon, it is the perfect time to start thinking about what the kids can do for Mom. This All About My SuperMom Mother’s Day Booklet is easy and inexpensive way for kids to show love. If you are a friend or a family member, if you have a Mom or know a Mom, then try to remember Mom and plan ahead with this Mother’s Day Booklet. Mom does a lot for everyone, if she’s anything like my Mom was, so she deserves to be thanked and remembered as well…

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    Take the Summertime Building Challenge

    April 14, 2021 - By 

    My kids are older now and yet one of them is so enamoured with Lego, specifically the most challenging kits that are like a gigantic puzzle scene. Give her a Harry Potter clock tower or astronomy scene and she’s transfixed for hours, until it is finished. She’s my puzzler, the one who loves to build and make puzzle pieces fit. While I love writing and creative pursuits, I am less skilled at building. Summertime is the ideal time for creativity and getting outside. Swimming, walking, hiking and camping – these are my favourite things to do in the warm months,…

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    Fire Safety When Camping – Tips to Stay Safe

    April 8, 2021 - By 

    Fire safety when camping is a tremendously serious topic. If you aren’t going to camp safely and respectfully then you probably shouldn’t be camping. One of our favourite things about camping is the campfire. Cooking over an open fire is relaxing in a weird way. But cooking with fire means that you also need to know how to stay safe. Safety First Camping can be a totally wonderful way to get out and away for a few days. However, a great outing can quickly turn tragic if you don’t take proper fire safety precautions. Fire safety when camping is something…

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    Fun Summer Scavenger Hunt For Kids

    April 2, 2021 - By 

    This summer, I am hoping more than anything that we have, first of all, our vaccines. Second of all, I hope we have some chances to explore and have fun together. If you are looking for some easy and fun activities to do with family, then you might enjoy my summer scavenger hunt. It’s anybody’s guess what the summer will look like. But, it has to be better than this. Hopefully we have all had our first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine and we can rest a little easier than we are currently. What’s on Your Mind this Summer? But…

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    Essential Guide to Camping Food Safety from Animals

    March 31, 2021 - By 

    How do you keep animals away from food while camping? Let’s face it – having your food decimated by critters when you camp is no fun. It’s not something you want to have to deal with when you are out with your family having a fun time exploring nature. Animals are just as interested in getting an easy meal as you or I. When camping, it can be a challenge to prevent the critters from helping themselves to our dinner. If you are basecamping, metal containers may be provided, or your car is a relatively safe cache. But what should…

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    Colourful DIY Spring Wall Hangings

    March 28, 2021 - By 

    Every so often you can easily decorate your office or your walls with a super simple printable decoration. Right now, I am loving these cute spring wall hangings as a means of brightening or cheering up a room. First go buy a frame, or a few, after you check the size of these colourful printables. Then click and download these images here. I love the cheery gardening saying and the bright bunny graphic DIY wall hanging. Nothing screams spring like a cute rabbit. Speaking of which, the rabbits and skunks are out in full force here now. We see them…

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    30-Day Drawing Challenge to Enjoy

    March 24, 2021 - By 

    I love a good challenge these days. In fact, I just signed up for another yoga challenge starting April 1st with Kassandra. So, that made me think that perhaps readers would enjoy a drawing challenge again. Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission from qualifying purchases. Why a Challenge? Last summer, I ran a children’s summer drawing challenge. That kind of family friendly fun activity is usually a hit for a lot of reasons. I mean last summer we were all looking for fun things to keep kids occupied. So, drawing challenges and…