The winter rains began today on the west coast of Canada, and while so many others are building snowmen and gazing at their twinkle lights through the snow, we are cleaning gutters and dodging raindrops. We still have lights on […]
We fell in love with our beautiful home in the spring. The grass was growing, the sun was shining and the heritage details in our almost 100 year old home sparkled in the light. Sitting here, …
I start prepping our kids to think about their letter to Santa in October, and for good reason. With 3 kids in the house, Santa needs time to prepare to visit us, and in my …
Every weekday evening, between 8pm and 10pm EST Twitter comes alive. It changes from the business club where you grab a lunch between meetings, to a hopping night spot, full of flashing lights and big …
How much lego is too much lego? The answer? You can never have enough lego. Ever. This is the answer my son gave me when he added "more lego" to his letter to Santa. "You can NEVER have enough …
With the second week of December approaching and time ticking towards Christmas, not only are families in a rush to enjoy the season, and finish their shopping, we are also keen to squeeze in a …
Growth by the minute or by the day never seems that grand, but when you are able to look back over time and see the change, it is sometimes extraordinary. Three years ago we were putting …
Everyone who has a partner who complains about their blog, raise your hand. Wow. That's a lot of hands. So, why do they hate our blogs so much? What is it about us gals (and guys) hanging …
One of my favourite parts of the holidays is searching high and low to find the perfect gift for my family. Popping into special shops, making gifts and adding my special touch, and remembering distant …
It's been 4 months without a family room in our home. Without a "family tv" We have the little tv in our sunroom. With the tiny "squeeze 3 small people on it, but totally uncomfortable" couch. The sunroom that is …
Our kids get out of school December 18th and don't return until January 5th. That is a long time to engage, and entertain a houseful of excited little people. My eldest daughter is already making a …
This will be our third (holy macaroni, how did time fly so fast) Christmas on Salt Spring Island and each year we add on traditions and dig our roots in a little deeper. We had heard …
December 1st the holiday music comes on in our house and while we don't have our tree up (or decorations out) yet, it is our first dabble into Christmas. For 25 glorious days I get to …
A recent conversation with my dad has stuck in my brain. It was a chat we had while lounging in the hot tub at the local swimming pool while the kidlets splashed about in the …
We woke up to this amazing-ness this morning. A few flakes last night, and a "snow warning" which doesn't ever usually amount to much on the west coast, and a houseful of screaming kids this morning. Snow …
