For the past few months I’ve been working really hard on my health and fitness goals. It’s not that I want to be a triathlete, but it would be nice to race my kids UP a hill without needing resuscitation […]
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My Confession: I Watch Ahead #StreamTeam
March 28, 2017
I have a guilty little secret pressing down on me, something I've done that I can't undo. It started out very innocently, a few minutes here and there, and then evolved in to an all …
Cleaning Never Smelled So Good #YesItsPinesol #SpringBlossom
March 28, 2017
I always wanted to live on a farm, and a few years ago my dream came true when we moved to our new home on an island on the westcoast of British Columbia. I slowly …
This year I have been trying very hard to make positive changes to our family lifestyle. Getting more exercise, more family time together, more quality sleep and concentrating on healthy eating. Part of that healthy …
Spring Break Ski Trip Essentials #ChurchAndDwight
March 21, 2017
That special time of year is almost upon us, and I'm visibly excited; giddy in fact. To be honest, my kids are equally excited, this really being "their time". It's almost Spring Break! A week off …
Beaches Resort : An All in Resort Experience #BeachesMoms
March 18, 2017
We would be considered a "self catering" sort of family. We are big into hiking, healthy meals and early bedtimes. So when we were invited to check out Beaches Resort in Negril, Jamaica... we weren't …
Face Your Fears, Embrace The Change
March 16, 2017
I am a constant sort of person in my day to day life. I love routine. I eat the same breakfast every morning (Green smoothie and a Bulletproof Coffee) and make sure I am at …
Buy A Bag, GIve a Meal™ Launched as @PetSmart Biggest Philanthropic Campaign #fortheloveofpets
March 15, 2017
This post is sponsored by PetSmart® and the BlogPaws™ Pet Influencer Network™. PetSmart is not responsible for the content of this article. My first "job" was when I was just 11 years old. Now, it wasn't really a …
Winter Skin Itch: How to Stop it Permanently
February 28, 2017
Argh. The dry winter skin itch is right up there with the worst things about winter (including the dark days, rain and snow, and the lack of Vitamin D for this old body) Its the dryness, …
How to do San Francisco in 2 Days
February 23, 2017
We recently had a "whirlwind" trip to San Francisco, California, with only 2 days to get full exposure to the city. Doing San Francisco in 2 days is challenging, and while we left wanting MORE, …
Raising Button Quail
February 22, 2017
My daughter has raising quail on her list for a few years now, so finally this winter we decided to take the plunge and gifted her with 17 baby button quail to raise. Like so many …
A New Era in Television #StreamTeam
February 22, 2017
I was never a big "series" watcher when we had cable. I could never remember WHEN something was on, and always felt anxious if I did remember that I had to STOP whatever I was …
The List is Long, and Overwhelming
February 19, 2017
I am sure we are all the same, when it comes down to it. We have goals, lists, demands, interests... all taking time in our day, and our mind. Most of the time I feel that …
How to Enjoy a Valentines Week #ChurchAndDwight #Giveaway
February 12, 2017
Living on a farm might suggest we have a vast, spacious farmhouse with plenty of privacy and places to get away from each other. The reality is quite the opposite! We have a small, heritage …
Resolutions can be daunting things. If you set too specific of goals, you corner yourself into a narrow path, too broad and you give yourself outs and excuses. This year I resolved to NOT set …
