Exploring nature through education, adventure and good food
When looking for adventure around Alberta it’s easy to think of the mountains and stop there. I mean they have EVERYTHING, wildlife, views, waterfalls, summer snow, lakes, cute mountains villages. What else could you ask for? How about desert conditions and dinosaurs? Hoodoos and prairie dogs? What if I told you that there’s a kid …
I know I can’t be the only one guilty of forgetting to take out the chicken for supper and find themselves scrambling to figure out a replacement meal. Or worse throwing it in the microwave to defrost only to have a still frozen but also cooked chicken. Well I have figured out a way to …
Have you ever woken up one morning and just had the urge to hop in the car and see where the road takes you? Well dear friends that is exactly what happened to me last week. The mountains were calling and even though it would be just me and the 3 kids, I just couldn’t …
Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links where I may receive a small compensation for your purchase at no extra cost to you. There is nothing like a hot breakfast, and at the top of the list of many options my favourite are warm fluffy pancakes slathered in butter and drowning in maple syrup. Sadly, mornings …
I don’t know about you but I am counting the hours until spring arrives. Generally I am a lover of winter because hot coffee, good books and warm blankets is definitely my jam; but with all that the last 12 month has had to offer I am officially over it. Thankfully, our winter was mild …
“Did you wash your hands?” is probably the most common question asked around this house. With 3 kids under 5 we are constantly washing hands clean from crafts, mud pies and well, bathroom germs. And with all this hand washing going on that means we go through a lot of soap, especially the really fun …
I am usually one for jumping on the bandwagon and I am not even a little ashamed of it; so when I heard about the viral roasted tomato and feta pasta I needed to jump on board. It’s creamy, it’s garlicky, and most importantly it’s like 5 minutes of work which makes it a winner …
Welcome to March! The month where spring begins and those of us with a green thumb start itching to get our tools in the ground. Unfortunately this is Canada and unless you live in the lower Mainland or Vancouver Island you are likely looking out your window to find several feet of snow. The good …
The polar vortex is finally over (for now) and that means we can finally get back outside! After over a week of too many screens and so much bread, it can be challenging to motivate myself to get the littles outside daily again. One activity that tends to get my kids out the door is …
However this roasted garlic rustic bread is so easy you will wish you found it years ago and find yourself making it ALL👏THE👏TIME👏