Raising teens, you will learn that all of life’s surprises are easier to deal with over a pot of tea. It can also be a great way to bond with your kids. Remember when they used to have tea parties? […]
When we started with chickens we adopted a few simple brown hens. Over the years we have proven that "Poultry addiction" is a real thing. Now we are finding ourselves spending many weekends a year …
As my kids are getting older I am trying to think beyond the immediate gift to something that will last through the years. Something they can "take with them" when they move off to university, …
Our two daughters started soccer as soon as they could walk. With an English dad, soccer was a requirement, not a choice for the kids. The girls thrived in the community, and our family, for …
Our Journey of visiting the Beaches Resort with a Picky eater! Three kids in and we now know that each one is unique in their own way, coming with their own particular challenges, and their own special …
I remember the fatigue of being a new parent. The sleepless nights, the clingy babies and toddlers. The tantrums, the horrible, horrible tantrums. We did a decade of this stage through our 3 kids, and …
Most nights when I crawl into bed I do that quick-step-hurry to my bed and leap upon the covers before anything can grab my ankles. I rush down dark hallways, never looking behind me "just in …
I always remember that line "I'm your mother, not your friend", and as my teenager grows, I continue to force myself into that role. I poke her awake most mornings. I remind her about her homework. …
Last year we had the fortune to be invited to join the Social Media on the Sands event in Jamaica at Beaches Resort. We made the choice to just bring ONE of our three kids …
I once heard that the main responsibility we have as parents is to raise our children to take care of themselves. We teach them to dress themselves at a young age, how to read and …
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 …
I'm not an overly emotional person. I don't cry often, and when I feel stressed I usually tackle it head on, or use sweat therapy to burn it off. But of late the stress has been …
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 …
We are off on an epic adventure tonight for #Beachesmoms, Social Media in the Sands event. It is one of those once (or hopefully twice) in a lifetime opportunities that come up, and we leapt …
