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 guide. When you purchase these items, or items from these shops, you are directly supporting a person or a family – many of whom I know personally and consider good friends.| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
If you follow along over on Instagram or Facebook, you know I’ve been lucky enough to work with Toyota Pacific for the last several years and they’ve generously sponsored this post. We have a fantastic giveaway happening right now, so be sure to read all the way to the end for all of the details… The post BC Summer Family Fun appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba..| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
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..| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
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..| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
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..| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
This article was originally written for the November / December 2022 issue of The Good Life, the in house magazine of Nature’s Fare. You can see all of my The Good Life articles here. Simple winter decor made from paper bags? Yes please! These 3D paper bag snowflakes might be the simplest and quickest DIY… The post 3D Paper Bag Snowflakes appeared first on Mama.Papa.Bubba..| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
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..| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
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..| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
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..| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
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..| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
A small shop gift guide filled with our very favourite items and shops for those trying to support small, locally-owned shops and businesses.| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
BC Summer Family Fun| Mama.Papa.Bubba.
It doesn't get much better than this... Baking soda, vinegar, colouring, glitter, and the freedom to explore potion making and fizzy eruption reactions.| Mama.Papa.Bubba.