My little guy is a techy kid. He lives for updates and new games, and will spend hours learning the ins and outs of any new gadget we aquire. He has become a master problem solver and has amazing creativity […]
The long dog days of summer stretch on, seemingly endless when the kids have exhausted all types of activities You could think of providing. Coming up with new ways to keep them busy can be …
I’ve always been a total wimp when it comes to going to the dentist. I mean, it’s something I know is important so I never completely wimp out, but I make huge efforts to keep …
One of the biggest questions we get asked about our move rural what what do we miss the most? I find it funny, because it assumes we actually DO miss something. It is a picturesque life …
It's almost that time of year when darkness comes earlier, morning routines become more complex and lazy days transition into more serious pursuits. As the seasonal changes unfold, a good night's sleep can be hard …
The tween years are tough. I have 2 daughters, one at the beginning and one at the end of this strange purgatory stage. Our 10 year old is still "little". She shops in the girls section, …
My mother told me once that I was a fatalist. I think to her it was a negative thing, but for me, it made such sense. I have always believed that while we have control to …
There are a few things in life that are always worth the investment. A great mattress for one, I mean how many hours do we spend in our bed? A hot tub; we have never regretted …
I am a scaredy cat. I can't walk down a dark hallway without a flashlight, I frequently hop into my bed before the "thing" can grab my ankles, and my imagination sends me to dark …
I remember as a little girl going to a lot of weddings. There were ALWAYS weddings, and as kids we would dance the night away and sneak the odd "grown up drink" when our parents …
I was walking in the meadow with my daughter the other day and admiring the heavy crop of apples we have on our trees. To me it is an endless list of opportunity for a …
We have a lot of animals that need nurturing on our farm, and after the end of a long day, with the dogs at our heels tracking the miles on the property, they are often …
Since we moved to the farm a few years ago our summers have been spent close to home, building and renovating and, of course, taking care of our flock. The kids have been fully involved in …
The street corners used to be littered with guys in Gorilla suits swirling flashing arrows in the hopes they would catch your attention and drag you into their mattress shop. And then the world went digital …
Okay Canada, we all know what we need to be doing this weekend! The Star Wars universe is expanding on Netflix! Members in Canada will be able to stream Star Wars: The Force Awakens on July 15. If …
