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 from “challenging” to “extreme” I […]
I spent 15 years as a lifeguard, surrounded by first aid and safety routines. It was ingrained in me to always be aware of dangers, and to always be prepared for the worst. As a parent, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
