Sometimes, you need to laugh until you cry. The Staying Occupied series was created due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to stay home.
Staying Occupied: Laugh Until You Cry
Props! Pink is for Boys
A week after I wrote the post on Gendered Gifts, my daughter and I were browsing in the independent bookstore Lighthouse Books in Brighton, Ontario. She was immediately drawn to this book: I had discussed my previous post with Lil Sprout and she was proud to show me her bookstore find. We didn't purchase Pink …
Gendered Gifts
I follow a popular parent page on Facebook. It lists events, outing ideas, and lets parents ask questions (oh, so many questions). After looking at the question "What gifts are 7 year old girls into?", I was saddened by the responses. It was a long list of items that amplify the idea of what we …
Lil Sprout’s 8th Birthday – Let’s Make Faces
Colours: Every colour?!? But yellow was highlighted (pun not intended) a little more than the rest. Location: Away from home this year at 4Cats Beaches! In past years, it was a celebration for everyone - my daughter, her friends, their siblings, and their parents. This year, we went for a smaller group where the friends …
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End of Year Teacher Gift – 2019
Lil Sprout has had a great time with her teacher this year. She knew how to feed the curiosity of my Lil' Sprout! Last year, I felt that something classroom related would be appreciated. This year, I KNEW that it was going to be something personal and SWEET! The first photo gives you a …
Sprouting Balance 