We would be considered a “self catering” sort of family. We are big into hiking, healthy meals and early bedtimes. So when we were invited to check out Beaches Resort in Negril, Jamaica… we weren’t sure how it would go. […]
This post is sponsored by PetSmart® and the BlogPaws™ Pet Influencer Network™. PetSmart is not responsible for the content of this article. My first "job" was when I was just 11 years old. Now, it wasn't really a …
We recently had a "whirlwind" trip to San Francisco, California, with only 2 days to get full exposure to the city. Doing San Francisco in 2 days is challenging, and while we left wanting MORE, …
My daughter has raising quail on her list for a few years now, so finally this winter we decided to take the plunge and gifted her with 17 baby button quail to raise. Like so many …
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 …
My 12 year old daughter had to find a quote that "represented" who she was for school the other week. That's a pretty big challenge for a 12 year old if you ask me. I …
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 …
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 …
I remember my mom saying once "You just aren't crafty Julie" and it's true. First off, I am not a perfectionist, or even a "get it close to perfect" kind of person. I add the …
We have 3 lovely Pure bred Nubian Goat Does, and have been struggling with the question of whether we should breed them , or just enjoy our girls as they are. We are asking questions, …
