Death For most of my life death has been a traumatic event. It has been me clinging to the past. Angry at life’s progression. I have been stubborn. Aggressive. Unable to accept it gently. Unable to understand death, its […]
I think we all have these moments where we lie in bed, dreaming of a different life, something that would allow us to escape the current pressures and fears. But only some of us actually do …
We have been noticing this trend towards drought where we live. We sparingly use water, letting it "mellow if it's yellow" and hand watering our veggie garden so just the "important" plants get the nourishment …
I am a sucker for an online test that will help me "define" who I am. That with a few clicks and some thoughtfully answered questions, I am able to be provided with a definition …
We were introduced to parenting with daughters. They would read on their own, play quietly in their rooms and even on the muckiest of days, maintain and semblance of cleanliness. And then we had a son. I …
Ever since becoming a blogger I have been exploring my personality online, trying to find the right balance of "me" and how to portray that authentically. I have taken advice from other people, listening to (and …
It has been 16 years since I met my hubby, both of us in our 20's, young in body, mind and soul. We were "just kids" and both of us nervous about what the future …
My love/hate relationship with summer is just about to begin again, but this year I am committed to managing the stress, and the whining from the my little people. Two months, three kids and two "attempting …
We know that not all humans are made the same, but the same goes for chickens. Each one is unique and special, not only in size and shape and feathers, but also in personality. Meet Pepper. Now, …
It is no secret that in the past few years I have not just aged in years, but also physically. In our city life we had access to a variety of affordable fitness centres, recreation …
Finding balance, that perfect point where you feel challenged, yet successful, busy, but also with enough time for everything. Content. Empowered. Thriving. Our "selves" are made up of so many variables, different recipes that need different …
Summer time on the farm means all sorts of wonderful things. Late sleeping, sunny days on the sailboat and warm swims in the lake. Add to that the buckets of fresh fruit and vegetables we pull …
I just spent a big portion of the last two weeks travelling across Canada and the USA attending influencer and blogger conference (after blogger conference). I jumped from ROAM in Kelowna BC, an intimate, hands …
For the past week I have been "on the road", criss-crossing to blogging conferences and influencer events, deep diving into conversations. From Canada's west coast to the Eastern in the USA, and back to dabble …
When we lived in the city we went to many a princess show, or giggly event with our two little girls. They two darlings would put on their finery and fancy dresses and twirl they …
