Spending time together as a family can be a daunting task. Between activities, commitments and crabby attitudes, it’s tough to find the time (or in some cases the want) to spend together.
I know that it may seem painfully Rockwell-esque but getting outdoors has proven to the recipe for success for my family. Without the confines of space, everyone has room to breathe (but not on each other) and stare at nature (but not at each other) and we’re less tempted to look at our texts or make phone calls.
Apple picking may not be tops on everyone’s agenda but it’s a pleasant way to spend the day and the spoils can be made into pie, or strudel, or sauce.
If you live in Toronto or are a short drive, Evergreen Brickworks and Todmorden Mills are rich with history as well as greenery. The farmer’s market never disappoints and Cafe Belong makes for a unpretentiously delicious lunch spot.
The Islands. Toronto has them and they are underrated. Go and explore them. Biking, sailing, kayaking, strolling, eating, riding – check!
Centreville for the kids on Centre Island and swoon-worthy houses to ogle. To fully understand what I mean, click on this link. I’m such a sucker for a house with a history.
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I totally agree with the outdoors my LO is almost two and she loves when we go walking on trails. She picks up leaves and it gives me time to get some cardio in……Great Post!
Apple picking! I’ve been trying to do it for a few years now. Maybe this weekend!