I am FOREVER on the search for an epic cup of coffee that I can make AT HOME. Quickly and easily, from the comfort of my kitchen. In our journey we have tried fancy coffee makers, one cup machines, coffee makers […]
Can you believe the Holiday season is just around the corner? There's so much to do! If you’re like me, your mind starts racing… gift lists, shopping trips, recipe ideas, and more holiday parties and …
We moved to this magical little island to give our kids more freedom to play outside. Part of summer fun in our house is working on the farm - like mucking out the coops and …
The weather is warming up and our family is starting a new season. Soccer has yielded to soft ball and the house is getting some much needed upgrades. We are a "DIY" kind of family …
There have been a few times in my life, that despite trying, I have stumbled upon being trendy. Accidentally, of course, but fortuitous none the less. The fact that I STILL wear my black and white …
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 …
We are FINALLY finished with spring break! It's so funny because each year the kids and I long for this break from school and then, of course, in the midst of it, I can't wait …
We've had snow this year, which may sound obvious to many of you but here on the westcoast it's a rare thing. Sure, we usually get the odd flurry and kids rush outside to try …
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 …
Living where we do, one of the first items we needed was a chainsaw. Not just to deal with bucking up firewood, but also for general clearing, and safety issues. Over the last two summers we …
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, …
We have a saying in our family when it comes to tools... As long as you have the RIGHT tool for the RIGHT job, most projects are a breeze. Enter the Ryobi 18v Sawzall. It is a lightweight …
I have fond memories as a child rushing to the fridge every morning in December to count down until a jolly elf came for a visit. I would crack open that little paper door, knowing that …
Cleaning the house is the part of being an adult I find the most tedious and I try to avoid it as much as I can. I am lucky that my eldest child is a …
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Newell Rubbermaid®. The opinions and texts are all mine. Being organized is something I strive for both in my work and home, but more often …
