There are a few awesome things in this world, Canadian cheese being one of them. Melted cheese, chunks of cheese, cheesy toppings . . . cheese. We are heavy cheese people and usually can’t keep a block in the house […]
It is sunny, and the daffodils are up and we are t-11 days until we MOVE! We are excited, but the kids are even MORE excited! For the first time, in her 8 years, our middle …
Confidence is BullSh*t (pardon my french) There are people who can stand on a stage and tell their story and amaze us with their words. There are others who leap at opportunities without a second thought …
I am counting down the hours until I jump on a plane and head on the long journey from Salt Spring Island to South Carolina to hang out with my new best friend brand, Ryobi …
Sometimes the internet is used for some pretty amazing things, and sometimes, when we have a chance, it is nice to offer our voice to help support a good cause, or great event. Buy Art, Not …
Boxes are being packed and we are in the final stages of our move! Kids are excited and I lie in bed each night and mentally walk through our new home. Stepping through the doorway for …
With 40 just around the corner, it has me thinking back to my younger days, and my younger skin. I remember battling breakouts in my teens, cursing the spots that would show up RIGHT before school …
I am a hard worker, but I am not (despite what many think) an overachiever. I have my limits. Throughout my life I have been "good" at things and have often had people encourage me to …
Remember that laminated list that people "supposedly" have? The one that has your Top 5 (or 10 if you are greedy) humans on it that, if you were ever given the chance, eliminate all normal …
Conference season is approaching with Blogger events popping up all over and there are a few things you should do to be prepared! Aside from choosing a new pair of (super) comfy but deadly sexy shoes, …
Living on Salt Spring Island is opening my eyes in so many ways! Last night I hosted my first "gluten-free friendly" birthday party for my daughter, and it was fantastic! And while some people eat …
Isn't that what they always say? And while it is true that being recognized in your industry is totally awesome, WINNING in your industry is MIND BLOWINGLY awesome! I am a finalist for the Fourteenth Annual Weblog …
I have been singing (and humming and whistling) "I wanna be like you'ou'ou" for the past week. Why? Well, it is the little dude. And the Jungle Book. Our little guy is 4 and getting deeper and …
The parent tax, something that no one ever tells you about, but is very, very real. There are no concrete facts on exactly how much this tax runs on any given day, but it usually …
As the winter continues on, and on (and on) this mama is getting crunchier and crunchier by the day. A week now without being able to actually LEAVE the property has made it even worse. …
