I’ve decided to start a new weekly blog post, Weekend Wanderings, where I will write about all of the fun family activities and events happening around Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula for the coming weekend. Check it out each week for ideas of how to spend your weekend with the kids! This Weekend, Aug. 2/3, … Continue reading Weekend Wanderings: Aug 2nd & 3rd, 2025
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Friday’s (GF) Find: Betty Crocker GF Chocolate Brownie Mix
If you’re looking for a quick and easy (but delicious!) GF dessert … look no further! The Betty Crocker GF Chocolate Brownie Mix is really yummy! Especially when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Don’t over cook them, as they are quite tasty when they’re a bit chewy. Be careful when you head … Continue reading Friday’s (GF) Find: Betty Crocker GF Chocolate Brownie Mix
15 Ideas for Free Family Fun this Summer
I’m not sure how it happened, but it’s almost the end of July. We have one more month of summer vacation before kids return to school. If you're like our family, you may be looking for fun activities to do with the kids ... without breaking the bank! Here are 15 ideas for some free … Continue reading 15 Ideas for Free Family Fun this Summer
Family Games Night: Board Game Ideas
We are definitely a "games family". Growing up, my parents taught us numerous card games: everything from Uno, to Solitaire games, Accords, and Bridge. And our family has always loved to play board games. Every Christmas my Aunt and Uncle would come to visit for a week, and almost every night after dinner the whole … Continue reading Family Games Night: Board Game Ideas
Friday’s (GF) Find: Kinnikinnick Pie Crust
A new delicious Friday Find: Gluten free pie crust by Kinnikinnick! Before our daughter was diagnosed Celiac, I used to make apple pie from scratch using my Granny’s recipe. My Granny was an incredible baker and cook. I haven’t yet found a recipe to make my own GF pie crust … and then I came … Continue reading Friday’s (GF) Find: Kinnikinnick Pie Crust
Birthday Party Ideas
It rained again today. The air feels a little bit cooler, the evenings are getting darker, we no longer need the fans in our bedroom from summer time... and the birthday party invites from kids at school are starting up! For children born during the Fall/Winter months, the option of hosting your birthday party in … Continue reading Birthday Party Ideas
Latest Picture Books Finds: From Silly Animal Names to Cool Beans
Even before having my own children, children’s books were a favourite for me. I have always loved the clever story lines, humour, and beautiful use of words and illustrations. As a teenager, I dreamed of publishing my own book one day. Now as a mother, I love researching children’s stories, and browsing our local bookstores … Continue reading Latest Picture Books Finds: From Silly Animal Names to Cool Beans
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