It’s been 4 months without a family room in our home. Without a “family tv” We have the little tv in our sunroom. With the tiny “squeeze 3 small people on it, but totally uncomfortable” couch. The sunroom that is super […]
Our kids get out of school December 18th and don't return until January 5th. That is a long time to engage, and entertain a houseful of excited little people. My eldest daughter is already making a …
December 1st the holiday music comes on in our house and while we don't have our tree up (or decorations out) yet, it is our first dabble into Christmas. For 25 glorious days I get to …
I frequently talk about how entrepreneurs should create multiple sources of revenue to ensure stability. This is especially true for us "bloggers". This industry has ups and downs, peaks and valleys in terms of revenue …
Winter is here, and darkness is starting earlier and earlier (at least for another few weeks) and it is the PERFECT time to start a new Netflix Series (or two) to fill your evenings. Here are …
There are a bundle of different programs for Bloggers that provide compensation and community out there. Influenster is a relatively new-ish one is Canada, but already making its mark. Although they don't provide compensation for reviews …
There is no doubt that I am an animal lover as they are frequently the objects behind my camera lens. And getting the kids together with the critters is pure magic. And that is why Russian …
This may come as a surprise, but I am not actually an open book. While I am a great "sharer" about some parts of my life, I do keep other things under wraps. Until, I think …
This is currently the situation in our basement. This is not a room where we can all snuggle up on the couch watching movies, cozy and warm in front of the fire. This is a room …
I'm not the kind of gal that oozes empathy when someone is hurting. I give the ole pat-on-the-back, "Gee, that bites" sort of loving and then I move along to trying to help. And I am …
Like any industry, blogging has its up and downs. There are peak times (like right about now) where things are insane for us monetized bloggers. We are offered this, that and the other thing "just …
I have always been a water baby, happier under the waves than above and keen to dive deep and explore the bottom of the pool/ocean/lake. I swam all summer at our cabin on the ocean and …
My little dude has been home "sick" from school 4 times since it started and our whole family has been battling "something" funky. A re-occuring fever, funky belly and a willingness to go to bed at …
When we lived in the city I used to go for coffee a lot. And, never fear coffee producers, this is not about coffee. In fact we can replace that and say "Stop going for …
Our daughter has always been an animal lover. We did the rounds of hamsters, fish and puppies, then moved to rabbits and chickens when we went rural. She gets it from me, and I totally understand …
