As I scroll through social media each day I see summertime adventures unfolding around me. Trips to the cottage, camping adventures and holidays overseas. Generally people find the time to break from their regular schedule and “vacation” over the summer […]
Last week was 4 days completely committed to "blogger conference" mode. It was room sharing, heel wearing, makeup applying days filled with conversations, strategy and a "a few more than normal" glasses of wine. If you …
We aren't huge shoppers, but when we do shop I want to ensure we get the best deal, and the best product. Partly because saving money rules, but also because shopping for us is a …
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 …
Chickens are notorious for decimating plants, so keeping anything growing around your coop can be a futile struggle. But, chicken coops aren't the prettiest things in the world, and for those of you who pin …
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 …
We have been noticing this trend towards drought where we live. We sparingly use water, letting it "mellow if it's yellow" and hand watering our veggie garden so just the "important" plants get the nourishment …
I am a sucker for an online test that will help me "define" who I am. That with a few clicks and some thoughtfully answered questions, I am able to be provided with a definition …
How do chickens lay eggs? I have to admit, it took me a while before I truly understood HOW on earth eggs are made. The science of "chickens" is a complicated one, and all the …
We were introduced to parenting with daughters. They would read on their own, play quietly in their rooms and even on the muckiest of days, maintain and semblance of cleanliness. And then we had a son. I …
Ever since becoming a blogger I have been exploring my personality online, trying to find the right balance of "me" and how to portray that authentically. I have taken advice from other people, listening to (and …
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 …
For a few months now I have been saying "the times be a changing folks" and it is time for us to pick up new skills and master new methods. I was recently part of a discussion …
