These sunburn relief home remedies are just the thing to rely on if you get caught with a sunburn. The great thing about them is that most of them use items you probably already have on hand! Summertime is one of my favourite times of the year. (Okay, I’ll be honest. I’m not a big…
The warm weather is finally here – can I get a Hallelujah! Now’s the time for backyard BBQs, lazing about in the hammock, indulging in some fun summery treats, and of course, setting aside work in favour of some fun backyard family activities. These are some of my favorites. 15+ Fun Backyard Family Activities: Build…
Summer is finally here! The birds are chirping, and the sun is shining. I don’t know about you but I’m loving the warmer weather and the extended daylight! However, there are some safety precautions that need to be taken at this time of year. All of us need to be sure to protect our skin…
For many Canadians, May is the unofficial start of summer and Victoria Day is the first long weekend in a set of several that the summer months bring. So, if we’re going to start summer this weekend, we want to kick off summer right! One of the ways I like to spend my Victoria Day…
Disclosure: Some of the links in this post on How to Get Your BBQ Ready for Summer are affiliate links provided for your convenience. This means, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. When the summer weather starts rolling in, it can seem…
There’s just something about hitting the open road and exploring areas that are new to us. I love the freedom that comes along with a road trip. You can pretty much choose to do what you want to do when you want to do it. Hungry? Stop and eat. Tired? Pull over for the night….
Are you a backyard person? I love my backyard – it’s quite a large one for the city! And I have some plans for it over the next couple of years – putting in a pool, adding a swing set and climber for the kids, and more. As the days warm up and flowers begin…
Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate dad! It doesn’t matter what you decide to do with your Father this year, the most important thing is that you take time out to spend with him. There is no need to break the bank and spend a lot of money on a flashy gift. Spending time…
For a long time when I was a child, I thought I might want to be a naturalist. Or forest ranger. Or maybe an ecologist or zoologist or marine biologist. Whatever it was I ended up doing with my life, I knew I wanted to do something to help save the world and save all…
Whew! Can you believe May is right around the corner? May is one of my favourite months. It’s that time where the reality of spring (and summer being right around the corner) really hits. That being said, around here May usually takes the form of blue skies and sunshine for multiple days in a row…