I received an I Amsterdam city card in order to facilitate travel in Amsterdam. My opinion is all my own and it is truthful. When we booked a last minute adventure to Amsterdam recently saving money was high priority. Europe and saving money? Absolutely. It’s doable if you know how and where to save. Your biggest expenses are the flights, accommodations and meals when you travel, so AirBNB covers off at least two of those items. But what about transportation and attractions? I booked an affordable AirBNB in Alkmaar just outside of Amsterdam and got a fantastic deal on off season flights. But a ..read more

True story. During the last few wild and unpredictable years, the kids and I both fell hard for Pokemon Go. It’s a big part of my morning routine and self care and honestly one of the kids still enjoys playing it with me. So, we are fans of all the Pokemon things. We also love reading, which I am sure you know by now. So, here are some cute Pokemon Colouring Bookmarks combining both of our loves. We hope you enjoy. Skip to the end part For years, we have enjoyed Pokemon games and gaming. We’ve been to ComiCon a couple of times and found some fun merchandise like the hat above. Pokemon and More ..read more

Looking for some fun activities to do with the kids right now? Aren’t we all, if we are parents? I mean isn’t that the standard? This Bugs Word Scramble is perfect for you. Always looking for ways to amuse kids and keep them off of screens or out of mischief? Then you will do well with this cute and easy Bugs Word Scramble with answer sheet. This simple word game is easy to download. If your kids can read, or love word games then they will enjoy this. Bugging Out Bugs don’t need to be terrifying at all. Frankly these bugs are cute and sweet not scary at all. So kids won’t be creeped out by the ..read more

It’s the season for hot chocolate and these adorable melting snowman hot chocolate bombs. Watch as a delightful snowman comes to life in your mug, only to melt away and reveal a cozy cup of rich, velvety hot chocolate. Our easy-to-make recipe will turn your winter evenings into a magical wonderland of flavor and fun. This recipe is an easy one to replicate. If you have ever made hot chocolate bombs then you know these are very simple to make. Post may contain affiliate links which means I make a small commission off of any qualifying purchases. Once you have the molds which are both affordable ..read more

While eyeglasses are more common as a corrective tool, many individuals opt for contact lenses for multiple reasons. One of the most prominent is how they provide more natural vision from all angles, as they sit right on the eyeballs. Aside from this, contacts have the advantage of being without frames, which means they don’t block the peripheral vision, and they are less likely to be affected by surroundings. This means they’re not as prone to falling out, and they’re not at risk of smudging or fogging up. Given the above, contact lenses are an essential expense for many people who ..read more

It’s no secret that we adore Quebec in any season. In the wintery months, we often take at least one road trip to Mont Tremblant ski resort and village to revisit the extraordinary trails where we learned to ski as a family. While Tremblant is a huge draw for tourists both nationally and internationally, there’s so much more to see in the Laurentians.   In this area of Quebec there are numerous villages and cities that are charming, relaxing, scenic and affordable. You won’t have to search too long to find great food or a spectacular relaxing spa for the day. Places like St Agathe, S ..read more

This time of year everyone is gearing up for the end of the school season. That doesn’t change just because you are homeschooling. Everyone who goes to school deserves to celebrate their accomplishments at the end of the academic year. That’s why these Homeschool Awards Certificates and Ribbons are perfect for you right now. Save them, print them, share them and enjoy! Everyone deserves an award this year and always. Bring on the Summer After eight to nine months of solid working, kids of all ages deserve a break. Parents too. There’s a lot to cover in a short time and sometimes not a lot of t ..read more

Have you been to the grocery store lately? Or any store for that matter? Prices have gone up dramatically since the pandemic began and the cost of food continues to rise. It’s frustrating and depressing and no fun at all to grocery shop anymore. So, I thought it was time to share some of my ideas about ways to save on groceries. It’s no longer optional, unless you are independently wealthy you have to find ways to save on groceries this year. Of course, we all love to save money at the grocery store in general, but these days that’s harder than it ever was in recent memory. In a recession, it ..read more

Time to step up your fitness routine with the 30 Day Steps Challenge! Fitness and health are top of mind right now for everyone. Globally, January is the time that people shrug off the old year’s habits and resolve to make things better health wise. Well, typically that’s the case anyways. This time of year I am often skiing, but also I commit to reinjecting my daily routine with a stronger level of commitment. This is also the time of year that I might consider doing something new, like adopting a new challenge to see if I can make an impact on health and fitness. That’s why I am taking and s ..read more

I know you love these because they are some of my most downloaded and read content on the site. So, this year I thought I’d capture a brilliant package of months of the year printable activities for you to use and share with someone. These are perfect for little ones, or grandkids. Colour the characters, letters and numbers and give these activity pages to your little people to help them learn the months of the year and the order they come in. Print the Name of the Months of the Year What’s your favourite month? What’s the month that comes before it and the one that comes afterwards as well? I ..read more