I remember the days when my son used to cry when it was time to come inside. He could spend hours on the swings or digging in the sandbox, and there would be full on tears when we suggested it was time to head indoors. But as time went on and my boys got older, it became harder and harder to get them to go outside, so it's no surprise to me that nine out of ten children don’t get enough exercise each day. Canadian Tire is committed to changing this epidemic of inactivity this summer! The … [Read more...]
Head outside and Play! #WannaPlay
June 15, 2015 By 17 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Country Pride at the Pan Am Games
June 3, 2015 By 22 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
When I was 18, I took my first over seas trip to Australia. It wasn't just any holiday though, it was an exchange program with students from all of the world and I was soooo incredibly proud to be representing our True North Strong & Free!! I remember carefully packing my red and white Canadian t-shirt for the trip, excited at the opportunity to show off my country as much as possible. I ended up wearing it so much that you can spot it in almost all of my post trip photos, that shirt got a … [Read more...]
Keeping your kids active as a family
May 27, 2015 By 110 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I remember the good old days when my boys were young and they spent hours playing outside. Whether it was digging in the sandbox or riding their trikes up and down the street, they never wanted to come inside and sometimes even cried when they needed to. Fast forward to today and the boys would much rather hide out in the basement with their favourite video games and cry when we force them outside, especially if the weather isn't absolutely perfect. You just can't win! lol Something we … [Read more...]
RBC Pledge for Kids and Youth #RBCkids
October 31, 2013 By 10 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
RBC, Canada's largest bank, recently announced a five-year, $100 million commitment to improve the well-being of one million kids and youth! That's pretty big commitment don't you think? Don't worry, they have a plan! RBC Believe in Kids Pledge We believe kids are our future: for our economic prosperity, the health of the planet and the hope of humanity. We believe kids need and deserve our complete commitment so they can be healthy in mind, body and spirit. That’s why we support a wide … [Read more...]
