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Daily Musings
A Salt Spring Way of Life #MapleleaLove
November 24, 2016
When we first moved to Salt Spring Island 4 years ago we were looking for a better life. We wanted longer days, filled with more time for our family, and more space to stretch and …
Gifts that Will Make Your Teen Hug You #HPonQVC #HPSprocket
November 23, 2016
Buying gifts can be one of the most stressful parts of the holidays, add to that the always difficult Teenager age group and, if you're like me, you draw a blank every year. Well I'm …
Holiday Gifts: The Gift of Reading
November 21, 2016
Ah the holidays! That wonderful time of year when we walk up and down the aisles, searching for the elusive gifts that will delight young and old. These days kids’ lists are peppered with gadgets …
Alice Through The Looking Glass #Giveaway
November 20, 2016
Every holiday season I always stock up on extra small gifts for those impromptu occasions when we are invited somewhere and I need a hostess gift, or just a gift for someone who slipped through …
A Netflix Show Just For Me #StreamTeam #TheCrown
November 19, 2016
I think I may have mentioned I’m a reader, a lover of the written word, particularly historical fiction or even non fiction. I lose myself in the tales of past Kings and Queens, of knights …
Holiday Prep with a Little Help from #ChurchandDwight
November 15, 2016
We have four more weeks of school until the kids are off for the Christmas break. Which means I have just less than 4 weeks to shop, clean and prep for a whirlwind of parties, …
I know I am all about planning. If I can walk into something prepared and ready, my stress levels go down and I can enjoy the event instead of worrying about it. But sometimes, it can …
Getting the Good Stuff In #ChooseChickapea
November 9, 2016
I have shared before how my third child is challenging our parenting on a regular basis. This is the child that doesn't eat a lot of meat, and basically survives on dairy, fruit and carbs. …
This is Not my Life. This Is my Life
November 7, 2016
Imposter syndrome is a very real thing. Feeling like you don't deserve what you have, don't belong where you are. Confusion over how it happened, and some days, exhaustion at maintaining it. Impostor syndrome (also known as impostor …
We Can All Be Creative With A Little Help #ThriftorTreat
October 25, 2016
I remember my mom saying once "You just aren't crafty Julie" and it's true. First off, I am not a perfectionist, or even a "get it close to perfect" kind of person. I add the …
Soccer Season Blues #Churchanddwight #Canwin #giveaway
October 25, 2016
It's foggy, wet and muddy with a bone chilling damp coldness. When I exhale my breath hangs in a cloud in front of me in the still cool air. I am surrounded by fellow enthusiasts …
Trust me, YOU are important, especially as we get closer to the "busiest time of the year". Taking time for yourself, and focussing on your health can be one of the best gifts you give …
Wait a moment? A Coffee that makes me smarter? I mean, I can understand how my coffee can wake me up in the morning, and how taking that moment to enjoy the sweet brew calms …
Experiencing It All Over Again #AsanaWoman
October 6, 2016
Turning 40 was kind of a big deal for me, although looking back, it was all emotional. It was hard getting "Older" and coming to terms with that number was a big deal. But, 2 and …
