The main difference between the two is that mittens provide a lot of warmth while gloves provide a lot of dexterity. If you prefer the idea of cutting down mountains when snowboarding, mittens are a better option, but gloves are ideal for adjusting zippers and boots.
Even though as a family we aren’t particularly fond of the cold, we still like winter – white winter to be exact! Snow is magical, and we can’t imagine going a year without it which is why my husband had the idea of taking me and the kids out to try snowboarding.
When my husband suggested we go snowboarding together for the first time, I got pretty excited about the idea. What my over-excited travel obsessed brain didn’t quite pick out from that conversation was that there are a lot more expenses involved in one’s first snowboarding trip than the flight, accommodation, ski passes and the snowboardingContinue reading
When the boys where younger, their scooters were a great tool to keep them active. Now, cricket is what helps me get them out of the house and away from Fortnite, FIFA and virtual reality games.
For a woman who doesn’t enjoy the cold, and I mean reeeally doesn’t enjoy it, it might come off as weird that I’m too excited for winter to arrive. I can’t exactly say I’m a fan of snow, stuffy nose, dry skin and wearing layers and layers of clothes. But, since one of our firstContinue reading
There are exceptional people who remember most of their childhood vividly, and while I’m not one of them, one of the experiences I remember to detail is seeing snow for the first time. Though it was only when I was 11, it was one of those joyful moments I will never forget. Knowing the happinessContinue reading
It’s in human nature to want some change of scenery every now and then, and with all the work we get to do it’s a necessity to get the well-deserved holiday, and recharge the energy all the work-related stress drained. It’s easier said than done, however, when you’re stuck in a work rut, and youContinue reading
With school, family and social schedules being so demanding, finding a sports activity that fits Ethan’s limited free time has become quite difficult and as of late, we’re not even trying to find one anymore. Luckily, Ethan is into scooting and that gives him a chance to be active for as little or as longContinue reading
Since our dear Australia is a land surrounded by water, it shouldn’t come as a surprise swimming is one of our great passions. I used to love swimming until other priorities arrived in my life – a house to take care of and two small children who take up 80% of my time.
I know that setting some time aside for ourselves in this busy world is getting tougher and tougher, but we should not underestimate the important of re-charging our inner batteries from time to time. Going out for a walk, feeling the warmth of the sun on our skin, going for a swim – sometimes theseContinue reading
