Tag Archives: Family Fun
Summer Wind Down Ideas for the Last Rays of Summer
It's late August already, which means another summer is reaching its end and the kids are getting ready to head back to school. I love having my older children home and I'm always a bit emotional when...
Aug 30, 2025
Easy August Crafts & DIY Projects for Kids
August can be a weird month, can't it? Summer break is winding down, school is almost here, and the kids are caught somewhere between "I want to go swimming" and "I'm so bored I might clean my room fo...
Aug 15, 2025
From Blues to Bouquets: The Unexpected Joys of August
I feel like it was yesterday that I was in shock that August had arrived and now we're already in the middle of it! August has never been my favorite month. For one thing, there are no holidays to cel...
Aug 12, 2025
What's It Like Around Your Dining Room Table? (+ 32 Questions to Spark Meaningful Family Talk)
Let's be honest-what's it really like around your dinner table these days? Are the kids quietly picking at their food while scrolling imaginary screens in their minds? Is it more of a silent chew-fest...
Aug 08, 2025 Getty | Stock Planets
Why We're Doing a Screen Detox (and Loving It)
Nora knows too much brain rot. That was the sentence that started it all. My two older kids (18 & 13) came to me, concerned about their little sister's screen time. That got my attention! "What is...
Aug 07, 2025 Getty | Jann Huizenga
10 Fun & Unique Birthday Party Ideas
Birthdays only come once a year but sometimes it's challenging to come up with fresh ideas to celebrate. If you're tired of the same old streamers and "Happy Birthday" playlist, it's time to level up ...
Aug 02, 2025 Getty | Todor Tsvetkov
From Coast to Coast. An epic trip from Vancouver to Halifax
Isaiah 42:12 Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the islands and coastlands. Our family recently returned from a beautiful trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. That is a six-hour flight...
Jul 21, 2025 Photo: Rachel Matembe
Thriving in the Green: Summer Gardening Tips for the Pacific Northwest
Summertime in the Pacific Northwest is a gardener's dream - long days, mild temperatures, and just enough rain (most years!) to keep things lush. From coastal zones to inland valleys, summer in the PN...
Jul 02, 2025 Getty | RyanJLane
The Watermelon Files: Sweet Recipes & Summery DIYs
To me, watermelon is synonymous with summer. Although we don't live in the south and it's hard to grow watermelons here in our rainy climate, nothing beats cold watermelon on a hot summer day. Waterme...
Jun 28, 2025 Photos: Ann Kirsten
Celebrate the 4th of July with a Quick DIY Craft, Tasty Snack, and Great Read for Kids!
Independence Day is coming up fast! There is nothing quite like the 4th of July. My kids are so full of anticipation as they wait for the sun to go down so the show can finally begin! Before we know i...
Jun 24, 2025
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