things to do

  • Jungle Habitat

    Dena September 24, 2013

    On Sunday afternoon, Matthew, Roman, Bella and I headed over to explore a place that we’ve been wanting to hike for awhile — Jungle Habitat. Jungle Habitat is located in our town. M. had ridden its trails on his dirt bike years ago, but I’d…

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  • Our Day at Space Farms

    Dena September 20, 2013

    I’ve been wanting to take Roman to Space Farms all summer. When my friend wanted to spend her day off from work with us yesterday, I knew it was the perfect day trip! We had the most gorgeous day, perfect weather, and so much fun.…

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  • Bear Mountain & a Full Moon Tantrum

    Dena August 28, 2013

    Last week we took a little trip to Bear Mountain State Park. Talk about a gorgeous place! It is absolutely picturesque. While we were there, we drove up to Perkins Memorial Tower. The tower is perched high above the valley on top of Bear Mountain.…

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  • Picnic in the Park

    Dena August 26, 2013

    Last week, Roman & I met up with some family for a picnic in the park. I’ve said it before but we are truly so blessed to live in such a beautiful area. Ringwood State Park is a quick drive from our house. This time…

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  • The Renaissance Faire

    Dena August 19, 2013

    Over the weekend, we visited the Renaissance Faire — one of my favourite summertime traditions. I’ve been visiting the faire with my friend since we were little girls. There is something so magical about the carnival atmosphere coupled with an “Olde English” flair. Delicious food;…

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  • A Day at the Fair

    Dena August 5, 2013

    All of the signs that summer is rolling to a close are upon us. Yesterday there was a cool breeze that whispered autumn and it broke my heart a little bit. When I was younger, fall was always my favourite season, but as I got…

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  • A Little Trip to Seaside Heights

    Dena July 29, 2013

    We had the loveliest time on our little getaway to the beach. Roman’s first “big trip” was a huge success. He was such a good boy. My mom must have called him an angel baby a thousand times. (Many thanks to my mom, by the…

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  • another day, another farm

    Dena July 17, 2013

    Summer is my favourite season and I love the warm weather; but the past couple of weeks have been brutally hot. Roman & I had gotten into a great routine of going for a long walk every afternoon but with temperatures close to 100 degrees…

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  • adventuring at the gardens & my guest post at gingerlilly tea

    Dena July 10, 2013

    I am so pleased that one of my favourite mama bloggers, Keri-Anne of Gingerlilly Tea, allowed me to share a guest post with her lovely readers this week. I knew that my little family’s recent adventure to the magical Skylands Botanical Gardens would be the…

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