Instagram and Interest-led learning

Instagram and Interest-led learning

People, including children, learn what they "need to know" by doing things that interest and inspire them.

Is a preschool curriculum necessary?

Is a preschool curriculum necessary?

A preschool curriculum that builds a foundation for a lifetime of learning is not complicated.

Intentional living doesn't land in your lap (or so I say when I'm tired)

Intentional living doesn't land in your lap (or so I say when I'm tired)

Work is work no matter how you slice and dice it. You may be passionate about the outcome, it may be an expression of your values, but it's still work.

Making peace with my personality ~ Workin' for the man

Making peace with my personality ~ Workin' for the man

I didn't need to go looking for meaningful work online, cruising the mommy/writer blogs looking for success stories and paths to follow. The opportunity was right in front of me.

Trail stories & other getting outdoors resources

Trail stories & other getting outdoors resources

It's a beautiful season we're headed into and we plan to make the most of it outdoors. Hopefully this page of resources will help you do the same.

Camping as the means to an end

Camping as the means to an end

If you want to go places as a family and have cool experiences, but don't have a Disneyland or truck and trailer budget to do that, there are other options. Camping is the option that has worked best for us.

An end of summer camping trip at Perce

An end of summer camping trip at Perce

We met up with my parents this weekend to enjoy the end of summer with a wee camping trip.