Life is a Playground
Experiments in art, fitness, and fun living by Heidi Bada
Victoria, B.C.
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Walking hindered by high heat yesterday at Butchart Gardens
May 5, 2026 by Heidi Bada
A short personal story of exercise not done while too hot My dad and I planned a trip to Butchart…
The Real Cost of Car vs Bicycle Commuting
April 14, 2026 by Heidi Bada
Managing finances and energy of commutes Lately I haven’t posted much—not because I’ve fallen off track, but almost the opposite. I’ve been busy with fitness, family time, and…
My Best Way to Focus When Feeling Crafty
March 30, 2026 by Heidi Bada
How to make use of unexpected craft time Just suppose you have plans that suddenly get cancelled. Or your favourite…
Heidi’s Crafts List
March 30, 2026 by Heidi Bada
Use this list to explore your own craft journey. Make a list like this one, for crafts you find fun,…
Artful Life — A New Corner of the Playground
March 20, 2026 by Heidi Bada
I’ve added a new page to the website for my artwork. It’s going to be a bit of a living…
How Mountain Bikes Have Changed in 15 Years, And Why I Chose a Norco Storm 120
March 15, 2026 by Heidi Bada
A few weeks ago I walked into a few bike shops expecting to decide on one or two favourites. I…
Spring Workout Suggestions 3: Energy Boosters
March 5, 2026 by Heidi Bada
Exercise methods when motivation is low Spring can be weird. Energy isn’t fully back yet. So this plan assumes you’re not fired up for exercise yet. Let's…
Spring Workout Suggestions 2: Exercise with Errands
February 26, 2026 by Heidi Bada
Reach 150 minutes of exercise per week mainly by doing errands I hope this post will be meaningful to some…
Spring Workout Suggestions 1: Return to Exercise
February 21, 2026 by Heidi Bada
Reach 150 minutes per week with a gentle start to spring Spring changes everything. The light stretches a little farther…