With the breaking news this morning of a “potential” agreement and the hope that our kids will be cracking open the boxes their new school shoes came in 3 weeks ago, I want to toss out a gentle note about […]
We haven't been a part of the Salt Spring Island community very long, just two years, but already we feel welcomed. When an offer comes up, we tend to leap at the opportunity to participate. So, …
It has been a week with the kids at home and "unschooled" . We have actually been TRYING this week. Trying to keep them busy, trying to get their brains working and trying to manage …
This article is re-posted and was originally published on the Huffington Post BC I went to bed last night watching my facebook feed stream by with excited parents across Canada giddily awaiting the morning like it …
This is Skipper . . . Why does this matter? Skipper was my sons chicken. He picked her out of a bundle of hens we had gotten from a neighbourhood farm. He hasn't had much luck with …
There are a few things on every bloggers wish list of opportunities; Travel blogging and trips for the WHOLE family And conference sponsorship. To have a brand support your education is a double blessing, so how does one …
Hubby and I aren't date night folks, we frequently forget our anniversary and are pretty minimal on gift giving in general, but we still find ways to sneak in the romance and appreciation of each …
You know that moment you wake up and say to your partner "we should totally renovate the bathroom" And then he thinks it is a great idea as well. So you plan it and figure "Gosh, …
The BEST purchase we made when we move rural was our bread maker. This one purchase has changed our world dramatically. We ditched our deep freeze, since it is no longer filled with dozens of …
For 3 days I have been in a fog. Fighting a flu bug, exhaustion and general Zombie brain kept me curled up on the couch popping tylenol like it was candy. Feverish and with body aches …
I don't hide the fact that Blissdom Canada is my conference of choice. I am pretty straight up and honest that it changed my life. That it launched me, and each year it launches me …
It is the dog days of summer, and we are all feeling drained and burnt out, but that doesn't have to kill you blogging mojo! Give yourself a break this week and follow these easy …
Chickens die, it is a fact of life. Sometimes by our hand, other times by one of the many predators looking for a tasty meal. So what is the value of a chicken? You can hatch a …
For over 10 years I have been parenting. I have put my career aside, sometimes in the midst of drama, opportunity and with explosive emotion spilling. I have gone to countless parks, beaches, play centres, …
This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Plan Canada’s Because I am a Girl #YMCPinkLemonAid sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information …
