JoMo Kids

11/04/2022

Spring is almost over and it's our last strawberry harvest in Stardew Valley! After picking, we head into Pelican Town to share some of our harvest with our lovely neighbours. Afterwards, it's time to go to the UBC Botanical Garden's Annual Apple Festival! There's so much to see and so much to learn. We spend a while walking around the apple festival and talking about different apple varieties. We visit vendors selling things like apple chips, kettle corn and maple syrup. After getting back to our farm, we play a fun memory game before bed.

Spring is almost over and it's our last harvest in Stardew Valley! After picking, we head into Pelican Town to share some of our harvest with our...

10/20/2022

It's finally potato harvesting season and we have a lot of spuds to dig up; both in Stardew Valley and the backyard! After we finish watering our crops and organizing the farm a little bit, it's time to go to the annual Flower Dance. Everyone in Pelican Town is gathering west of the forest, across the bridge, just south of the Wizard's Tower. We make sure to say hello to everyone and even ask someone to dance! On our way home, we talk about vulnerable feelings and having the courage to express ourselves. JoMo ends the day with a kid's book recommendation called "Secret of the Peaceful Warrior" by Dan Millman.

It's finally harvesting season and we have a lot of spuds to dig up; both in Stardew Valley and the backyard! After we finish watering our crops and ...

10/07/2022

Let's learn about also known as Canada's National Day for .

09/26/2022

An AMAZING DAY at The Malahat Skywalk! 🤩🥳

We have some BIG surprises today in Stardew Valley! After harvesting our first , we head to the beach to buy a crab trap from W***y. It's time to...

09/19/2022

"It's OK to feel sad... but, sometimes, the best way to feel happy again is to talk to someone you trust."

In this episode, we talk to Shane about being sad. I hope you watch with a child in your life!

It's a beautiful day in Stardew Valley. After watering our crops, we tap a couple of maple trees and learn all about maple water to make maple sy...

09/12/2022

We're spending the day on Pender Island (located in British Columbia, Canada) at my Dad's house and we're going to make bread together! My Dad (David Morton) is a baker, so he's constantly feeding his sourdough and churning out anywhere between 50-70 loaves each week. I spent several days up here filming his process, so it was a really special memory for me. It is my joy and honour to share my Dad's bread-making process with you.

We're spending the day on Pender Island (located in British Columbia, Canada) at my Dad's house and we're going to make bread together! My Dad (David Morton)...

09/08/2022

Come join us at the Rifle Bird Sanctuary! Full episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/yGkSqAo55nY

09/07/2022

Today is a day of exercise and getting out in nature. After picking our first strawberry harvest of the season, we head to Grouse Mountain ( BC, Canada) to hike up the Grouse Grind trail! The Grouse Grind is a 2.5-kilometre trail up the face of , commonly referred to as “Mother Nature's Stairmaster". We see some amazing views and take the gondola ride back down the mountain. Afterwards, we head over to visit Gunther at The Museum & Library to donate a few interesting artifacts. It's then time to head into the mines to gather some material for building on our farm. As the sun goes down, we take a deep breath and share some gratitude for the fun day we had.

Today is a day of exercise and getting out in nature. After picking our first strawberry harvest of the season, we head to Grouse Mountain ( BC, Ca...

08/27/2022

We have a birthday present for Shane but we can’t seem to find him anywhere! We water the farm and head to the forest to pick some wild spring onions. After we get into Pelican Town, it's time to buy Shane a birthday present. While we try to find Shane, we head out on a field trip to the Sunshine Coast PlantNursery! We learn all about what a garden nursery is and how they take care of plants. Finally, we head back and find Shane just outside of the Stardrop Saloon. After wishing Shane a happy birthday, it's time to head back to the farm for some mindfulness practice before bed.

We have a birthday present for Shane but we can’t seem to find him anywhere! We water the farm and head to the forest to pick some wild spring onions. After ...

08/22/2022

JoMo wakes up to a couple of letters from Pam and Jodi. After reading them, Ashkon comes by to visit us on the farm. JoMo talks about how being in the woods is a good time to practice mindfulness. We go through a quick, calming mindful meditation with Ashkon leaving everyone feeling very calm and relaxed. Afterward, it's time to visit the UBC Botanical Gardens and go on The Greenheart TreeWalk! Another perfect time to practice mindfulness. Back in Stardew Valley, we have a little bit of mining to do before visiting the Adventurer's Guild.

JoMo wakes up to a couple of letters from Pam and Jodi. After reading them, Ashkon comes by to visit us on the farm. JoMo talks about how being in the woods ...

08/16/2022

After learning some more farming tips, Ashkon comes by to see if there's anything they can help with on the farm. We go for a walk through the forest with Ashkon and talk about our favourite way to eat blueberries: frozen! It's also Pam's birthday, so we make a note to swing by the Stardrop Saloon later to give her a birthday present. While we mine inside the caves, it's time to take a break from screen time and go blueberry picking! Afterwards, we make a quick visit to the beach to see if there are any seashells or choral we can find. It's been another beautiful, productive and educational day in !

After learning some more tips, Ashkon comes by to see if there's anything they can help with on the farm. We go for a walk through the forest with A...

08/11/2022

Let's talk about rice! We all eat it, but where does it come from and how does it reach our plate? After our first harvest, Ashkon tells us all about rice and how it's grown. We then head into the forest and harvest more salmonberries than we can count! JoMo remembers that one of George's favourite things is Leek, so we bring him one freshly picked from the forest. After a quick visit to the beach, we say hello to W***y and some of our neighbours in Pelican Town. JoMo then takes us outside of the game and over to the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary. We talk about what a bird sanctuary is and why they exist. After feeding a bunch of hungry mallards, it's time to head back home to bed.

Let's talk about rice! We all eat it, but where does it come from and how does it reach our plate? After our first harvest, Ashkon tells us all about rice an...