Summer camp in Italy
This summer, our girls attended summer camp in Italy. Last week we packed our bags and headed to Florence, Italy where our kids spent a week at Canadian Island summer camp.
Summer camp in the heart of Tuscany, Italy
Canadian Island offers amazing summer camp experiences in the heart of Tuscany for kids of all ages. Kids spend the week learning Italian, horseback riding, experiencing art and drama, cooking classes, and of course swimming. While the kids are having a blast at summer camp during the day, adults can take their own time exploring the city of Florence.
Our experience with a Toyota Highlander SUV
As our family keeps getting busier with sports, Girl Scouts, after-school activities, and playdates, and with friends and family coming to visit now and then, we’ve realized maybe it’s time to consider a third-row vehicle. While we’re looking for a third row, our garage ceiling and door height limits us to what kind of vehicle we can consider.…
5 things to NOT say to a Girl Scout selling cookies
This past weekend, we sold Girl Scout cookies at our local grocery store. I know I’ve been talking about Girl Scouts lately, but it’s cookie season, and it really consumes all of our family. I am the cookie mom for 3 troops, plus I have a daughter who wants to sell at least 1,000 boxes.…
You say Trefoils, I say Shortbread; why Girl Scout cookies have different names
We are in FULL Girl Scout cookie mode around here. We take our girls door to door and sell as many cookies as we can. Our oldest daughter has a very ambitious goal of 1000 boxes of cookies. Thankfully, our youngest has already met her goal of 24 boxes.…