Father’s day really sneaks up on you, doesn’t it? Every year I plan to be prepared and have a card in the mail a week ahead, and perhaps a small gift too. Then every year it’s the Friday before Father’s […]
We were never that family that sent Mom off for a spa day on Mother's Day, or booked a fishing or golfing trip for Dad on Father's Day. It was never about the one "celebratory" …
Life on a farm is messy. There is dirt, grime, slime and mystery mucus everywhere and those are just the things we can see. Having a large consortium of furry, hairy and feathery friends means …
I get it, I really do. When you think about it, eating meat is gross. There is NO nice way to die, even if you are a chicken. And I get the vegan thing, a bit. …
I remember one of my first dates with my husband, he took me to a Mexican Restaurant. As I delicately dipped each chip into the salsa, trying not to get too much "sauce" on it, …
Doesn't life just fly by sometimes? Make that all times actually! Every day is a blurring whir of business and kids, dogs and goats, chickens and of course the hubby. I'm supposed to be making …
It has been a busy month. A wonderfully busy month. A month filled with new people, new clients, new ideas and (of course) a new baby goat. It is a month where school is "winding down" …
Living out in a rural location, on a small island off the coast of BC, cable is a luxury we decided to pass on, choosing instead a life of fresh air and creative activities. We …
Being a summer parent is no easy thing. While we try to be present and enjoy the long lazy days with our kids, emails keep coming and work still needs to be done. And when I …
I remember seeing a sign in the newspaper when I was in grade 6 that the SPCA was looking for volunteers. At this age, this opportunity was right up my alley, so I motivated a …
The last few weeks on the inter web have felt rather volatile from where I am sitting. It seems that as every week clicks over there is something new to be up in arms about. …
I have a guilty little secret and it’s time to let it out. It’s something that I inherited from my mom, and she from her’s, so I definitely come by it honestly. But the time …
Our three kids are, of course, unique and individual, but our middle daughter is this crazy mix of everything. She is a sports fanatic. She would spend every lunch hour, and every evening practicing and playing …
I saw a facebook post the other day where a mom said that their family go-to word during the tween years is "W.T.E.Q" which stands for "Well, that escalated quickly". It hit me right in the …
It has been years since we have had a new baby in the house, but the memories are still fresh. Every time I see a pregnant mama, or a newborn, I can remember the exact …
