This year, with Lauren getting more into Christmas - I thought it would be fun to do an advent activity calendar. I started looking around, but soon realized I wanted it to be something that we could re-use every year. I found a few fabric ones I liked, but decided it would be pretty easy and more affordable to just make one! I planned it out (sort of…) and got to work.

an easy halloween costume you can put together with clothes you already have! It would be a great sibling costume for a halloween party or event where you don’t need to be dressed up warm!

an easy DIY honeybee costume using a little yellow dress, black ribbon.

a perfect diy, budget-friendly costume for a baby and older child that will also keep them toasty warm on Halloween!

a fun diy activity for toddlers or preschoolers to practice colour recognition and matching skills - using just paint samples and craft sticks!

a quick (and free!) halloween costume I made for Lauren using leftover fabric I had, and clothes Lauren already had!

a simple and sweet fruit crumble that’s fast and easy to make!

picking blueberries in the Okanagan this summer was so much fun! Blueberries are easy to reach and pick for little ones - and an even better snack along the way!

Celebrating Lauren’s 3rd birthday turned into a simple, sweet, and delightfully wild little family party at home. With a wildflower + wild strawberry theme, playful homemade garlands and bunting, toddler-friendly snacks, fresh whipped cream with berries, and chamomile daisies adding a charming touch to the cake, every detail celebrated her wild spirit. Favors of wildflower seed packets brought a thoughtful, outdoor twist guests could enjoy long after the party.

a neutral nursery for our new arrival! using grey, sage green and wood accents it’s a sweet space for our baby boy.

I get excited every year to come up with things to put in Lauren’s Easter basket. Normally we try for a candy-free basket and choose spring-time toys and clothes that she can use.

after helping me make the sugar cookies - Lauren got to have fun decorating!

a simple and sweet easter tablescape for an easter brunch

celebrating the cutest one year old with a cheerful, colourful party! mini party animals, pom poms and balloons added to the already happy birthday girl!

my favourite way to consume a whole heap of spinach!