Bloggers are pretty cool cats. They are true global relationships, very much like my exchange student years when there would be a gaggle of Canadians, Brazillians, Brits and Germans all sharing a beer in Australia. Except, we aren’t sharing beers. […]
It has taken me weeks to figure this out, my "intention" for the year. What I want my years focus to be about, not just in one area, but in everything I do. With my family, …
Tick, tick, tick . . . it's getting closer. The "NEW YEAR" the fresh start, the slate wiped clean. The line drawn in the sand what we use to reset our focus and realign our goals …
As soon as Boxing day hits, I am done. I am done the tree dropping needles. I am done the "added holiday decor". I am done eating so very, very much. And having wine with lunch. I …
The excitement of Christmas Eve is in the air! The kids woke up giddy, and the planning and prep is done! Now, it is just time to sit back and enjoy the ride. Santa has already …
One of the more special moments of the holidays is taking out all the handed down recipes and creating the family dishes. With having lost both Grandmothers this year, this holiday is even more emotional. For …
Holidays are a BIG deal around here, so today I bring you even MORE ideas on how to save your effort and enjoy your holiday morning! Check out these amazing recipes from some FAB Canadian Bloggers. …
One thing blogger moms know how to do is multitask! But the last thing we want to do, is multitask on a holiday morning! So check out a round up of awesome holiday morning breakfast …
I feel like dancing and shout and celebrating. We made it. Barely. But we did. Winter solstice is here, which means, as of tomorrow, the days are getting longer and spring is just around the corner. It has …
Yes. Another chicken vlog. But this one is awesome. Really. You get to meet Checker, the chipper chicken. If there was a chicken cheerleading competition, Checker would win. She is about as positive a chicken as a chicken can …
I love this old school recipe for Holiday Breakfasts (we make it Christmas morning AND New Years Morning!) A layered dish of bread, ham, cheese and eggs, it bakes up perfectly and fills bellies (even ones …
I like to think my darling daughter is still a little girl, but I think this year we have officially moved into the TWEEN category. Her holiday list went from Barbies to tech items. And hairbands …
A roast dinner is one of our family favourites. Salty gravy, an assortment of veggies, my infamous Yorkshire puddings and Roast potatoes. Like, old school, crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle roasted potatoes. The …
I am a pretty simple gal. I like clean counters, and despise the knick knack laden side table. I am not a crafter and go for practical over extravagant time after time. If something works …
This is our second Christmas on Saltspring. That in itself is super awesome and amazing. But what has impressed me beyond measure about our little island, and in particular, the school my girls attend, is their …
