This post was originally added to the Hobo-Chic Project shortly after attempted in 2012. Our newest challenge this summer will be trying to pull it off in our newly painted canoe with a toddler, baby and a dog! Get Outdoors: 7 Tips for Family Canoeing One of our local outdoor enthusiasts maintains an email list called…
10 Games to Play in the Dark Outside
10 Games to Play in the Dark Outside With the short days of winter quickly approaching, it won’t be long before your kid’s outdoor play time will be cut short. But if the weather is nice, why not let them enjoy nature a little longer with some of these fun outdoor games they can play…
Nature Hikes & Simple Natural Activities
Nature Hikes & Simple Natural Activities With the season turning to warmer, we’re more than ready to get outside for longer periods of time. Enter the nature hike! Physical activity, appreciation of nature and a little Vitamin D usually goes a long way in chasing away those winter blues. With a little preparation, a simple…
How To Choose the Right Skates for Your Child
Skating is a quintessential part of our Canadian winters, and one that I love. From my families’ backyard rink to my husband who is a huge hockey guy, I knew that ice would a part of our active family life. My kids were on ice long before they could walk – in the stroller that is –…
Celebrating Parks Day with Your Family
It will come as no surprise that I’ve actually explored many Alberta Parks. Largely in search of geocaches, however along the way I have had the privilege to experience more than just caching in parks. Hands down without a doubt, parks and recreation spaces that are as gorgeous as we have in Alberta are the…
Nature Inspired Bubble Wands
Nature Inspired Bubble Wands If you ever had your kids fight on who gets to use each of the bubble wands or the single one in bottle, this easy craft using household materials is for you. Once spring hits, bubbles are a popular activity to get my kids outdoors. In each bubble bottle, we typically only…