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Spring with Fairchild Outerwear
A taste of Spring, with Fairchild Outerwear, in Eastern Canada Spring can feel like a waiting game…waiting for the warmer weather, waiting for the snow to melt, and waiting for our gardens to show signs of life. We tend to want to rush this season, and not let it unfold as it should. After months of rest, the earth needs time to awaken, to thaw and stretch. But, there are gifts for those who notice, there’s beauty in the greys and browns of spring. The sun is sitting higher in…
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Our Favorite Outdoor Clothing for Kids
How to Dress for Outdoor Play and Adventure My husband and I grew up playing outside, from sun up to sun down, through the snowy and the wet seasons, we were outdoors. He played by the big wide ocean and I played at a little marsh near the river. When we decided to have children, we knew we wanted them to experience the same wild & free upbringing. We wanted them to embrace our province’s ever-changing weather and for them to know that life is always better outdoors. We thought…
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Easy DIY Macrame Leaves
Our Macrame Leaves Wall Hanging came together so easily, we just had to share all the details on how to make these beauties! The girls (ages 9 & 12) were easily able to create this entire macrame leaf handcraft with zero assistance from an adult. Once they started, they were hooked and are now ordering multiple colors of macrame cord to create decorations for their bedroom walls. This is a wonderful early macrame craft both for beginners and young children alike. SUPPLIES LIST: Macrame Cord 5mm Fabric Scissors Fabric Stiffener…
