We had another sick chicken. Sometimes it happens. They get injured, old, or catch something from the wild birds around. And, unlike dogs, or cats, or larger animals, there is often nothing you can do with a sick chicken. We […]
Ahh Summertime. Bathing suits and ice cream and all sorts of awesome, except for the "extended" health and beauty regime that needs to happen. In past years it has been me, with my tub of hair …
Our summertime schedule is pretty much the same day in and day out. Mommy spends the morning working and the kids attempt to "get along" and do the few chores that have been laid out …
Three kids was never really on our list of "things to do" We wanted 4. We had heard that 4 is pretty much the same as two, and unlike three kids, one isn't usually ALWAYS …
Blissdom was my first conference, way back in 2012 when my blog was only two weeks old. I was as green as green can get and had no idea of what to expect, but took …
I am not perfect. That wasn't really hard to say, sitting here in my living room, but it is hard to admit, in writing, to all of you. I fail. Sometimes frequently. Lately all the time. I fail because …
Back to School with 3 kids is never easy. From ensuring everyone has pants that fit, indoor shoes and backpacks that are able to carry their gear for a year, things can start to get …
I have been deep diving into this whole "internet" thing for almost 5 years now, and while I imagine there are a MILLION ways to scam the system, today I want to share my favourites. And …
Now lets get one thing straight here, I am NOT a homeschool based parent. In fact, last year when our kids where home from school between June 15th and October due to our Educational/Provincial Job …
Back to School is coming fast, and I’m teaming up with some of my favorite brands and bloggers to offer a huge back to school giveaway! Three winners will take home a backpack loaded with school …
During my trip to New York with BloggerBash I was lucky enough to be able to experience the Blue Man Group. I am not someone who is great at research so I walked in …
Travelling anywhere from Salt Spring Island can be a challenge. There are ferries, flights and "connecting ground transportation" that needs to be dealt with on a normal day, but just recently my travel plans went …
I spent 15 years as a lifeguard, surrounded by first aid and safety routines. It was ingrained in me to always be aware of dangers, and to always be prepared for the worst. As a parent, …
As a work from home parent I am always looking for ideas to keep the kids happy, entertained and (in a perfect) world, educated, during the summer. As much as people can tell me mine …
One of my goals since we moved to Salt Spring was to start eating MORE locally. We grow a wide range of fruits and vegetables in our garden, and can get even more at the …
