Archive for July, 2009

Keeping kids entertained isn't so hard!

If you have kids, grandkids or nieces and nephews, you no doubt know that they're off for the summer. You are also expecting to hear at any given moment: "I'm bored!". Now's the time to take the child in your life by the hand, and foster a love of nature in them. Here are some ways to get your kids outside - and enjoying every second of it:

• head to a farm and pick strawberries or blueberries

• take them to a butterfly conservatory

• go to a park with a pair of binoculars and look for birds

• plan a weekend camping trip (learn about being a green camper here!)

• take them for a hike

• teach them about local plants and bring them to a park and help them identify some of the more common ones (the same can be done with animals)

• The Perseids Meteor Shower takes place in August, so grab a blanket and some refreshments and spend some time watching our aw-inspiring sky

How do you keep the kid in your life entertained all summer long?

Need some more ideas? Check out our article 30 fun things to do with your kids this summer for more great ideas.

Don't forget to enter my President’s Choice Green Stow Away Shopping Bag contest!

I hope you all enjoyed you mid-week holiday. It was nice to get a day off. It's sort of confusing to have a break in the middle of the week – I have thought it was Monday many times today. I admit, I wish it was a long weekend. We'll all be counting down the days to the August long weekend!

I celebrated Canada Day at my dad's with a barbecue and some tasty rosé (what?!? It's red!). We could see the fireworks from his balcony.

How did you spend Canada Day? Did you watch the fireworks? Have a party featuring local fare? Or, did you just relax all day? Did you follow a yearly tradition?

What to know just how Canadian you are? Take our Canadian trivia quiz and let us know how you do!

Don't forget to enter my current contest. I'll be announcing the winner next Friday.