Have you ever seen these ah-mazing surprise boxes that open and unfold the moment you take the lid off? I recently spotted the idea on my Instagram explore page and of course I haven’t been able to find the Reel since, but I’ll definitely link it here if I come across it again. The idea… The post Make Your Own Surprise Boxes appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba ..read more

The number one question I’ve been asked over the last several months?  What’s Gracen’s school situation – high school or homeschool? So here’s the update… But first – a little catch up in case you’re new here or just not up-to-date on the situation… Home learning has always on our radar – we’re talking since… The post High School or Homeschool? appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba ..read more

This article was originally published in the January / February 2021 issue of The Good Life, the in house magazine by Nature’s Fare.  You can see all of my Nature’s Fare articles here. No matter how old you are, having a journal practice can be a really wonderful part of self-care. Journalling allows us to… The post Daily Reflection Journal for Kids and Tweens appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba ..read more

We’re BIG fans of road trips and since getting my hybrid a few years ago, we’ve road tripped more than ever because it’s just so affordable and easy.  My RAV4 is super reliable, it’s comfy, and it fits everything we need perfectly… Pair that with amazing fuel economy and we really have no excuse to… The post Things to Listen to While Road Tripping with Kids appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba ..read more

As you may know, for many years I wrote for CBC Parents where I shared all kinds of recipes, kids’ activities, and parenting hacks.  CBC is currently doing some major reorganization and at the moment, my posts are unavailable, leaving many of you searching for links that you use year after year.  I’m not sure… The post Dear Dad Printable Book appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba ..read more

We’ve always loved a good road trip, but over the last couple of years we’ve done more road tripping than usual and it’s been so, so wonderful. If you follow along over on Instagram or Facebook, you know I’ve been lucky enough to work with Toyota Pacific for the last few years and upgrading to… The post The Best Tips for Taking Road Trips With Kids (& a GIVEAWAY!) appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba ..read more

With vacations and visitors on hold this winter, we teamed up with The Home Depot Canada to create the ultimate fun at home – a really easy DIY outdoor skating rink right in our very own yard!  The Home Depot Canada has been our go-to for all of our pandemic project needs, and this was… The post Easy DIY Outdoor Skating Rink appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba ..read more

The holidays are just around the corner and I think this year more than any, those of us who have the means are making a conscious effort to support small, locally-owned shops and businesses.  And because of that, I thought I’d share some of our very favourites in the form of a small shop gift… The post Small Shop Gift Guide appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba ..read more

Over the Christmas holidays, Miss G and I spent an afternoon together creating her very first dream board and we had SUCH a good time together.  I mean what’s not to love?  We flipped through magazines, found beautiful images and words, chatted non-stop about all of her hopes and dreams {if you know Grae you… The post Making Dream Boards With Kids appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba ..read more

Homemade fruit sauce…  One of my go-to snack options for the kiddos!  You’ll often find my freezer PILED high with little pots of it and for good reason.  It’s super easy to make, it keeps well, it defrosts quickly, and it’s a healthful addition to lunches and snacks. Low on fresh fruits and veggies?  Pull… The post Homemade Fruit Sauce appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba ..read more