This year we were thrilled to trial a variety of Razor products for our teens. With teen daughters keen on a bit of independence, but with no driving license, and limited bus service, we had few options to give […]
It can be hard to find the perfect gift for that special someone. That's why we have spent the time to come up with this gift guide to help you find that perfect something for …
We have done the parenting thing for almost 15 years, which means we have had 15 Father's Days, and many, many variety's of pencil holders and paper weights. But, there have also been a few amazing …
I love the feeling of a book in my hands. The weight of it, the texture of the pages on my fingers, and the fact that I can flip backward 26 pages and then forward …
We’ve been at this renovation thing for a while now, and our oldest daughter Amy’s room is being renovated at the moment. It’s a total mess and I have doubts we’ll ever finish it, but …
I spend a lot of time working on staying physically active, but what I've really wanted to focus on this year is my mental acuity. I really want to nurture my mind. I have a …
Winter comes with so many fun seasonal activities. There’s so much to do, so little time. It’s not just time we are looking to budget, we also need to budget our energy and make sure …
One of the things I love about where we live is the connection we have to nature. Mother Nature is so bountiful and majestic on Salt Spring Island. I love it here! It turns out …
2017 was a great year for Netflix. There was so much great stuff it was almost impossible to avoid "watching ahead." There are certain shows that challenged our acting chops in our efforts to look …
The name of my blog is 3 Chickens and a Boat, and our boat is a big part of how we like to relax and enjoy life. It's part of our broad philosophy, our approach …
Have you seen the HEXBUG Nitro Circus Giganta Ramp? It might not seem like a STEM toy on the surface, but when you watch your kids play and experiment with it, you will see the …
Does your kid love STEM? We featured some really cool STEM toys in our gift guide this year, but we would be remiss if we didn't mention the Sphero Mini. If your child has an interest …
Are you wondering how to help your child deal with worries? Parenting can be challenging. As much as we want to make life go smoothly for our kids, they are going to have situations where …
Are you sending the holidays on the move? Do you globe trot year round? Are you a digital nomad running your business from afar? These presents are perfect for people who are going places, near …
Holiday toys can be fun, but Christmas presents can also facilitate learning for your kids. Whether it's STEM - science, technology, engineering and math or SEL - social emotional learning, there are lots of great …
