I have learned to honour the emotions that pulse through me and to give myself what I need when I…
Long weekend at Riding Mountain
I hiked and camped at Riding Mountain National Park a few weeks ago with a group. Like all trips to…
Dandelion, Bear Hug, and Blue Jay hike on Mantario
A new trail name has been bestowed upon me and I accept it with pride. Going forward, while I still…
Hiking with Asha has changed
Asha’s energy level has mellowed out as she’s become older. She still has a bit of puppy left in her…
Family Fun Weekend
“Mommy, why are you laying down to put on your pants?” I look at my daughter and respond that I…
Sometimes it’s hard being me
I had a love affair with Earl Grey tea during traditional Afternoon Tea when my husband and I stayed at…
Depression has hit
I feel like I am trapped in a cycle of depression. I literally feel no joy in anything. Even petting…
Hiking and Camping with Kids: Safety
I relish experiences where my daughter is encouraged to move out of her comfort zone. It is character building and…
Hiking and Camping with Kids: Getting Kids who are Reluctant into the Outdoors
I strive to offer my daughter a balance between the technology that rules our lives in 2018 and the natural…
Hunt Lake Redemption
My previous time on Hunt Lake trail did not go well due to physical and mental overexertion. I had two…
