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 conversations. But my kids miss […]
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 …
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 …
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 …
There are a few things in this world that will always amaze and excite kids, and the magic of a camera is a big one. Being able to take their own pictures, capture their own …
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 …
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 …
When we moved to the farm we didn't really actually believe we would become "farmers". I thought, we would have a "hobby farm", something that looked a lot like the movie Babe. All the animals …
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Yesterday evening hubby and I sat outside, finding a moment of peace and quiet away from the kids. His shoulders were tense, and brow furrowed, and I could feel the waves of stress coming off …
I find I am becoming a better and better parent as my kids get older, not that parenting them is any easier, of course. This past Mother's Day weekend was another opportunity for me to …
It doesn't matter what time of year it is, but if I need to leave the island, it tends to show me its very best. As I dragged my suitcase over the gravel drive, the …
April 22nd, another Earth Day, and all sorts of great ideas for celebrating are being shared online. Here's the thing: Every day IS Earth Day, or should be. For us, being in touch with our food, …
Yet another year flew past, and suddenly I find myself, knees deep in turning 41. Now forty was kinda rough for me, it seemed like it was a turning point in my life, and …
