I love transition, which is probably why Spring and Fall are my favourite seasons. The change, the work, the effort to create (or clean up) and prepare for the moments when we stop. This year our spring has been lacking […]
We would be considered a "self catering" sort of family. We are big into hiking, healthy meals and early bedtimes. So when we were invited to check out Beaches Resort in Negril, Jamaica... we weren't …
I am a constant sort of person in my day to day life. I love routine. I eat the same breakfast every morning (Green smoothie and a Bulletproof Coffee) and make sure I am at …
I am sure we are all the same, when it comes down to it. We have goals, lists, demands, interests... all taking time in our day, and our mind. Most of the time I feel that …
Living on a small farm and raising a family while working from home sounded like bliss, and don’t get me wrong, I do love it! But the visions I had in my head of our …
I have been struggling with an on again/off again cold for the last few weeks. Varied symptoms, re-occuring here and there, seemingly just to throw a wrench in my day. I push through, green smoothies …
I was visiting with a friend this weekend, and while it was amazing to see her again after 2 years apart, the reason for her visit wasn't a good one. She is on her way back …
I'm not an athlete (surprise) and never really have been. I prefer a life of moderation, with a few moments of higher intensity or indulgence as my mood suits. I'm nothing extreme. I eat "moderately" well, …
I will admit, I am a sucker around the holidays. I love the lights, the shopping and the magic of it all. The fires crackling and the excitement building as each day ticks off. Just last …
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 …
4 years ago when we moved out of the city and onto a farm we had great plans to "see the world" and travel with our kids. It is an amazing dream, and one that I …
I often wonder if I am ruining my kids. If what I am doing will make them crazy later on? Or damaged in some way. I mean, I am no expert at this, raising kids, …
When I think back on my childhood I remember spending our days up at our "cabin" in the wilderness of BC. My parents were building, and my sister and I were left to "free range". …
Throughout my life I always brought the dessert. It would take days of preparation and planning, and cause me to have to baby the dish as I transported it to whatever dinner party we were …
I get it now, why this season is called fall. It has nothing to do with leaves and much more to do with APPLES. They are falling off the tree faster than I can pick …
