Did you know that fireflies are among Canada’s top nocturnal pollinators? These beneficial bugs are all the buzz amongst kids. However, they are typically discovered on camping trips and rarely close to home. However, it’s possible to increase your...
There’s nothing like a beautiful summer evening in Canada. Your family gathers around the deck after sunset to enjoy the sights and sounds of the yard, with mini-LEDs to illuminate the garden. You admire the hard work that you put in to get the garden to grow,...
Summer vacation is upon us, and families all over Canada are finalizing travel plans. While excited to see and experience new things, your kids will be leaving behind one of their favorite at-home summer activities – gardening. And unlike the family pet,...
Every weekend through the spring and summer bright neon signs are found tacked to telephone poles and trees in family communities. The words “Garage Sale” or “Yard Sale” are displayed in Sharpie, with an arrow and address to indicate location....
We’ve covered ways to celebrate World Oceans Day in the past. They have always involved beachcombing as a means for your kids to learn more about marine life while ridding the waterfront of harmful plastics and debris. This year, we’re taking the...
World Bicycle Day pedals onto your calendar on June 3rd of each year. Unlike internet-created celebrations such as Opposite Day or Chocolate Cake Day (sign us up!) World Bicycle Day is in fact a United Nations day of observance: “World Bicycle Day draws...