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Camping Bucket List

October 4, 2018 By deniseriches 6 Comments

Do you have a camping bucket list as a camper?

It’s now the time of year when I look back on our family camping trip and I feel nostalgic and wistful. Summer always seems to go by so fast and while we crammed as much as we possibly could have into it, I wish I could just go back and draw each moment out a little bit longer.

It probably doesn’t help that Tyler’s now in university, living on campus, and I’m missing him!

I thought a camper’s bucket list would be an excellent idea because as a family, we have a pretty basic but important list. I hope you find it helpful:Continue Reading

Amazing Dollar Store Camping Supplies

May 24, 2018 By deniseriches 6 Comments

An era has come to an end. Our youngest son no longer thinks that going to the dollar store is “cool”. He’s about to turn 12 and he’s become aware that the dollar store items are cheaply made and easily fall apart.

But a $700 iPad is right up his alley! – SMH

That being said, there are many great items at the dollar store that can be used for your family’s camping trip. We have depended on the dollar store for smart camping ideas for a few years now, and I’m going to share some of our secrets!Continue Reading

23 Activities to Enjoy This Spring

May 17, 2018 By deniseriches 4 Comments

We have FINALLY gotten some warmer temperatures, it seems like winter has been too stubborn to leave. With an ice storm that swept through southern Ontario just two weeks ago, it’s been awesome to see 14 and 15 degrees, with sunshine! Spring has arrived!

The birds are out in full force, the spring flowers are sprouting and buds are on the trees. *happy sigh*

So, what kinds of things can you do to enjoy the weather this spring? I’ve got some great ideas for you. Twenty-three in fact! Here we go, just don’t forget to apply sunscreen!Continue Reading

31 Things To Do In December

November 30, 2017 By deniseriches 4 Comments

With the colder weather, it’s time to find things to do to tide us over until the weather warms up again.

December is always a busy month for us, because in addition to the holiday shopping, decorating, cooking, baking and all the parties and dinners to go to, my husband and I also celebrate our anniversary.

This year, we celebrate 20 years!Continue Reading

11 Awesome Games for Family Game Night

November 23, 2017 By deniseriches 9 Comments

Do you remember those commercials that used to be on television for Family Game Night?

They ran about 8 years ago and I always thought it was such a clever idea. These days, it’s even more necessary because so many parents are trying to get their kids away from electronics. Am I right?

I have always loved the idea of family game night. We used to play Sorry! with Caleb and Tyler all the time, at dinner time. Until someone spilled a drink over the board and it was fit for nothing but the garbage.

We replaced the game and discovered that they’ve changed the gameplay since the original game came out. We still play the old way though. And we never play with food on the table either.Continue Reading