Trust me, you just aren’t ready. It isn’t the right time. You aren’t ready to apply for that blogging opportunity. Or the freelancing one, or the ambassadorship. You aren’t ready to upgrade your theme, or write about that ONE thing […]
We are into deep spring here on the West Coast. Some days even feel on the cusp of summer. The early bulbs are finished and the apple trees are in full blossom. Our property is …
April 22nd, another Earth Day, and all sorts of great ideas for celebrating are being shared online. Here's the thing: Every day IS Earth Day, or should be. For us, being in touch with our food, …
Yet another year flew past, and suddenly I find myself, knees deep in turning 41. Now forty was kinda rough for me, it seemed like it was a turning point in my life, and …
I spend a lot of my time working on balancing the things in my life. A mixture of work and play, sweet and sour, wine and water. A little bit of good for you, mixed …
From one crazy chicken lady to another in the making, there are a few things a person should know BEFORE they hatch their first egg. . . or get their first hen. I can never …
With Valentine's Day and Easter behind us, we are through one of the most dangerous times of year to be a hungry dog: chocolate season. This year it was a close call for our springer spaniel …
When we made the decision to move to Salt Spring, it was with fear, stress and worry. We made the choice because we knew that it was the time to make a change in our …
We don't really live and adventure filled life, I would call it more "peaceful" than anything. Quiet, mixed with intervals of hard work, and moment of laughter. Most days in my life are good. We …
Mornings here can be a bit of a blurr with 4 kids, and 3 busses to catch! On weekdays our first ride comes at 730am, and before we send of kid #1, we have 35 …
There are a few things about chickens that will never change. 1. They lay eggs. If they are young enough (but still mature) and healthy enough, of course. Every day, or every other day, our laying hens …
Throughout my life it was instilled in me to have faith that all "this" will work out. That even through times of trouble, strife, fear and worry, I was encouraged to confront my concerns and …
We have just a few weeks until Easter Chaos breaks out with mounds of delicious treats, and that magical morning when the kids come and see their baskets, filled with love by the flopping earned …
Living on Salt Spring Island inviting guests over for dinner isn't just a nicety, it is a necessity. We are an island that doesn't just offer gluten free options, but has entire gluten free coffee …
I am winding up a quick trip to Toronto and suddenly found myself out in Niagara Falls. It was by pure accident, but since I was there, I figured I couldn't leave without seeing the …
