Activities

Finding activities to do as a family or even an individual can be hard when you are watching your pennies. We share free and frugal alternatives and ideas to help you have fun and save!

6 Week Get Outside Challenge #EU_GetOutsideChallenge

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Who’s up for a little challenge? Do you notice how much better you feel after getting some fresh air? Do you need a some added motivation or accountability to get moving and outside, especially this time of year? Here’s my 6 Week Get Outside Challenge I challenge you to get outside for 30 minutes a … Read more

Our Best Family Halloween Tips

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Halloween is getting close and we have a round-up of Our Best Family Halloween Tips! In addition to general tips and ideas, we have added local details and links to help you plan, although these tips and ideas are helpful for everyone, regardless of where you live. Activities To Do At Home Carve or Paint … Read more

Family Sliding Hills in New Brunswick

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Winter is here, and we know you are looking for ways to get outside and enjoy some family time. Tobogganing, tubing or sliding in New Brunswick is so much fun. New Brunswick gets slammed with the most snow in the Maritimes each year, making this list the perfect resource for your family to get out and enjoy some fun and fresh air.

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Educational Sites & Resources for Canadian Students – On and offline activities

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Much of the country has closed schools as COVID-19 spreads around the globe. In an effort to keep the kids busy, learning and their minds on the positive, we have compiled this list of FREE Educational activities, printables and game resources for you.

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Christmas Lights of Greater Moncton

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UPDATED 2020 EDITION!
With Christmas right around the corner, houses are being decorated inside and out. Some people have a few strands of lights, while others go all out. 

With lockdowns, no parade, limited access to activities, etc, we hope to make 2020’s list and map a favourite resource for families in Greater Moncton.

We have compiled a list of all the bigger or unique (one of a kind) light displays in the Greater Moncton region. The list was compiled on our Facebook page in 2018 & 2019, and we will continue to update and add to it here on the blog.

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Rainy Halloween Ideas – Events, Activities & Costumes

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It’s not the first time there has been some rainy weather forecast for Halloween. Each time this happens, there is a scramble on the interwebs of parents asking for indoor trick or treat options, costume ideas, or other ways to make Halloween fun and special when the rain is dampening our spirits.
Over on our Facebook page, we shared local (Moncton) indoor events, but we felt that a general post with other ideas may help as well. Maybe you want to PIN or bookmark it for future years, as it is bound to be rainy again!

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Adventures with Star Wars and Minecraft – Clayton’s Week at Snapology Camp

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There are so many options out there for summer camps and activities. Most require planning months in advance and committing to a week or two of full days. There are sports-based and outdoor-based camps, and there are activity or interest-based camps. 

Then There Is Snapology

When I met with Deji, owner of Snapology Moncton, to learn about the STEM camps he was offering this summer, I was excited and very impressed. Not only are the programs play-based, but they teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics skills through fun theme based activities. 

This post is sponsored by Snapology Moncton. All opinions and experiences are our own. We partner with businesses that complement our brand and endorse experiences we have personally tried.

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Winter Sleigh Rides in New Brunswick

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Winter is often a hard time of year to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. We are trying to do more and more in the winter months to get outside as a family and enjoy activities in the cold. 

While it is sometimes too cold to hit the slopes or skate outdoors, a sleigh ride, bundled up under a blanket with a thermos of hot chocolate could the perfect family outing. We have put together a list of Winter Sleigh Rides available to book in New Brunswick.

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