As a Mother to two almost five-year old kids, I know what it’s like to step on popsicle sticks, trip over pencil boxes and find feathers in my cereal bowl. The Kids are in love with crafts and do them every chance they get. Sometimes they’re imaginative with their creations and other times they want prompts from me. While I love sitting down with them, I can’t always think up things for them to do. That’s where Bayo Bundles activities for kids comes in!

Please welcome Riley from Bayo Bundles, and this months, “I Am Canadian” Guest Post Feature at Journeys of The Zoo.

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Watching children create, experiment, and explore is easily one of the greatest joys of parenting. For many moms and dads, however, coming up with new ideas, purchasing numerous supplies, and doing hours of prep work to provide for these activities is not. This was the driving force behind my company, Bayo Bundles.

Bayo Bundles is a subscription delivery service for children ages 5 – 10. Every month our subscribers experience a new topic through crafting, building, experimenting, and exploring. Each kit has a unique theme (anything from arts and culture to science and technology) and includes all the materials needed for each activity. Bayo Bundles makes it easy for children to learn something new each month while having a “bundle of fun!”

I started Bayo Bundles shortly after my daughter was born. Prior to that, I had a typical corporate job and volunteered as a tutor for students with learning disabilities. When I first started tutoring I found it challenging to keep my students engaged so I began creating fun, hands-on activities to complement each lesson. It worked like a charm – my students were having a blast AND learning so much without even realizing it. After having my daughter and getting to know other moms and dads I learned that most parents struggle with ways to keep their children entertained and away from the TV and video games. I knew I could make it easy for parents to spend more time with their kids doing fun and educational activities by expanding upon what I was already doing so I got to work and Bayo Bundles was born.

I am often asked for the secret to managing a business and caring for my family and the truth is, there is no secret! It’s tough, but I’m getting better at it as time goes on. My daughter is home with me full-time so I work my butt off when she is napping, after she goes to bed at night, and when my husband gets home from work. I struggle just like any other working mother and, if I’m being honest, some days I feel like I’m not giving enough to my family or my business. Being home with my daughter and pursuing a career that I am passionate about is a dream come true for me so my husband and I make it work. My best advice for women trying to juggle it all is to remember to take time for yourself so you don’t get burned out. Personally, I do bootcamp three times a week and I am planning to focus more on my photography hobby this winter. Whatever it is that relaxes or energizes you – do it!

If you are interested in signing up for a Bayo Bundles subscription please visit . We offer FREE SHIPPING on all subscriptions. We also have limited edition seasonal/holiday bundles available for one-time purchase on our website.

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Hello! I’m Riley. I am a mom, a wife, and most recently, an entrepreneur.


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Month:	Company
October 2014	Living Organ Donor – Jen Oram
September 2014	4 The Love of Mommy
March 2014	MamaMusing
February 2014	Cathy Thinking Out Loud
January 2014	N/A
December 2013	Bouche Baby
November 2013	Dreams and Colour
October 2013	Nolan Wilson Freelance
September 2013	Sun 7 Designs
August 2013	In My 30’s and It’s Time
July 2013	The Koala Bear Writer
June 2013	The Great Canadian Blog Bash
May 2013	Mama Bear Haven
April 2013	YYZ Bambina
March 2013	Ottawa Valley Fiber Arts
February 2013	Gone With The Family
January 2013	Treasures from the Ark
December 2012	Sadieloohoo
November 2012	Life After My Kids
October 2012	MommiesFirst
September 2012	Current Works of Glass