Comments on: Add whimsy

By: Clare kennedy

Clare kennedy — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:31:54 +0000

I get it. Trying to keep things positive and bring magic to my 8 and 3 year old. Dave took all their ball pit balls and tossed them into the hot tub for an unusual experience. We turned the front yard into floor is lava by bringing out furniture outside. Our elf on the shelf has made a comeback and we dyed our hair rainbow.

By: Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:43:23 +0000

In reply to Heike Doerr. @Heike- wow, thanks for the food holiday link! I've already put several on the calendar for upcoming days. I'm pretty sure my family can get behind International Waffle Day and National Pretzel Day...

By: Heike Doerr

Heike Doerr — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:46:01 +0000

We have added whimsy into our life by participating in some of the national food “holidays”. Who doesn’t love an excuse to eat ice cream for breakfast? National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day was Feb 6th! I have the list for the upcoming month in my day planner and only mention the “holiday” to the kids a few days in advance, for the ones that I know they will enjoy that I already have all the groceries to pull off. https://nationaltoday.com/food-beverage-holidays/

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:21:43 +0000

We hadn’t left the house for a while so on a whim went and got chocolate milkshakes on a random weeknight from a fast food restaurant. Easy and made for an exciting treat! Also been trying new classes for kids on Outschool.com (LEGO, make a worm farm) and Airbnb experiences (mezcal recently, ramen tomorrow) to add some fun.

By: LDMN

LDMN — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:41:53 +0000

Is this whimsy? We have had a few birdfeeders but I’m treating myself to one that sticks on a window in the hopes that they will come really close to our house.

We’ve also started trying to have “Monday Funday Nights” because Mondays can be hard… it’s simple – a fun beverage for all and some sort of activity: playing a game, sledding, walk, craft, etc.

By: LDMN

LDMN — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:39:58 +0000

In reply to Amy Laski. This is a GREAT idea!

By: Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:54:02 +0000

In reply to Rihanna. @Rihanna- Ok, maybe something pink or purple would be a better example...

By: Rihanna

Rihanna — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:19:37 +0000

Something yellow during winter: dog piss on the snow. Pretty easy to find.

By: Amy Laski

Amy Laski — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:16:55 +0000

I had really been feeling the lack of “things to look forward to” and overall rhythm markers in our week. So, our family has been conducting a Tuesday night pizza challenge. Tuesday because the weekend isn’t yet in sight, and pizza because….PIZZA! My kids researched the top-rated pizza places in Toronto, created a rating chart with different criteria, and now, every Tuesday, we try and rate a different joint. I’ve been chronicling our taste-test on social media and friends and family are sharing their recommendations and say they look forward to our weekly posts.

By: Kaethe

Kaethe — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:00:18 +0000

Our kids really enjoyed trying “Miracle Berry” (ordered off of Amazon) and then trying different fruits and candy. We even ended up sending some to friends and family.