We recently took a family trip to WildPlay in Naniamo, BC. We needed to get the kids out of the house for a bit of an adventure and had a small window of a few days without any visitors, exchange […]
This summer our property has been a local wasp meeting place. There are hundreds, perhaps even thousands of the little buggers. With the dry heat, and limited rain it has been perfect "wasp" conditions, and …
We had another sick chicken. Sometimes it happens. They get injured, old, or catch something from the wild birds around. And, unlike dogs, or cats, or larger animals, there is often nothing you can do …
Our summertime schedule is pretty much the same day in and day out. Mommy spends the morning working and the kids attempt to "get along" and do the few chores that have been laid out …
Three kids was never really on our list of "things to do" We wanted 4. We had heard that 4 is pretty much the same as two, and unlike three kids, one isn't usually ALWAYS …
I am not perfect. That wasn't really hard to say, sitting here in my living room, but it is hard to admit, in writing, to all of you. I fail. Sometimes frequently. Lately all the time. I fail because …
Back to School with 3 kids is never easy. From ensuring everyone has pants that fit, indoor shoes and backpacks that are able to carry their gear for a year, things can start to get …
I have been deep diving into this whole "internet" thing for almost 5 years now, and while I imagine there are a MILLION ways to scam the system, today I want to share my favourites. And …
Now lets get one thing straight here, I am NOT a homeschool based parent. In fact, last year when our kids where home from school between June 15th and October due to our Educational/Provincial Job …
Travelling anywhere from Salt Spring Island can be a challenge. There are ferries, flights and "connecting ground transportation" that needs to be dealt with on a normal day, but just recently my travel plans went …
As a work from home parent I am always looking for ideas to keep the kids happy, entertained and (in a perfect) world, educated, during the summer. As much as people can tell me mine …
As I scroll through social media each day I see summertime adventures unfolding around me. Trips to the cottage, camping adventures and holidays overseas. Generally people find the time to break from their regular schedule …
Last week was 4 days completely committed to "blogger conference" mode. It was room sharing, heel wearing, makeup applying days filled with conversations, strategy and a "a few more than normal" glasses of wine. If you …
I miss my kids when I am away, I really do. Not in a desperate, pining sort of way, since I know they are happy and cared for, but I miss their company and our …
Chickens are notorious for decimating plants, so keeping anything growing around your coop can be a futile struggle. But, chicken coops aren't the prettiest things in the world, and for those of you who pin …
