I've been looking for some butt-love for quite a while now... *snort* You might remember this project we worked on two winters ago (and when I say "we" I mean "Martin"). As much as I'd really love to have pockets deep enough to just run out and buy ALL THE THINGS whenever I want them, I had an … [Read more...]
Getting the Most Our of Your New Kitchen Appliances
As you may know I am in the process of renovating. Our house is currently a gigantic mess of dust and beams and electrical wiring. The architect's drawings are what I hold onto to keep me sane. I also hold on to the tile samples, paint chips and the vision of my new kitchen appliances - White Ice … [Read more...]
First Time at Camp
I managed to keep it together until we got back to the car after dropping my eldest son off at the bus for his first time at sleep away camp. After that I was one giant puddle. Everything about sending Hudson off to camp was right. He needs a little confidence and personal responsibility … [Read more...]
Backyard Birding
One of my daughter's favourite things to do is to watch birds in our yard. We are lucky, we have seen grosbeaks, waxwings, finches, robins, chickadees - and I think we even have a nest of wee little flycatchers in the tree right outside the kids' bedroom window that is currently full of cheeping … [Read more...]
S.O.S (summer or sleep?)
Out of all the seasons, summer, by far, is the favourite around my household. Don’t get me wrong we’re fans of all 4(what other choice do we have right?) but my crew is more into shorts and flip flops than toques and snow shoes. Summer is where it’s at, parks, bike rides, pools, splash pads, … [Read more...]
Lazy Summer Days
I keep on reading articles or talking to various parents about how much or how little prepared activity is healthy for child during summer vacation. We thought pretty strategically about giving our boys a good mix of free time and structured camp time. We also shelled out some … [Read more...]
Artist Spotlight: Jon Shaw
I often paint and draw, it's my "outlet" and I get my creative fuel from speaking with other artists. It's like going for counselling as art is so personal. Each work of art I produce is almost like giving birth (I said almost). I nurture and spend time with my art taking a few years to complete. … [Read more...]
my favourite moment of the week-teenagers baking
I love when I am surrounded by teenagers and they ask- as though you would ever say 'no'- Do you mind if we bake a 3 berry pie from scratch? … [Read more...]
Prepping for Canada Day at Walmart
When the kind folks from Walmart contacted me in mid-June to ask if I'd be willing to take a challenge and blog about it, I was intrigued. They wanted me to try to shop with a particular goal at Walmart with a $100 in gift card and then blog about my purchases. Since we're heading up the our … [Read more...]
Do-It-Yourself: Summer Fun
Around my house when it comes to figuring things out or putting things together my wife is the champ. I swear she can do anything when it comes to that kind of stuff. If she had to, she could build the Taj Mahal with nothing but a glass of wine and an Allen key. She’s very handy; it’s why I keep her … [Read more...]
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