There has been a lot of media coverage lately of the youth mental health crisis, which is particularly bad here in Calgary. And it's about damn time. I've known about this crisis for a long time now, because I've been part of it. And it's getting worse, not better.My oldest daughter has anxiety. And … [Read more...]
It’s ALIVE!
Spring is finally here, and my garden is starting to grow! I know, funny to say that spring has finally arrived in May, but here in Calgary, our growing season is ridiculously short - winter stays late, and comes early, too. It's hard to get anything growing before early June. In my hard, though, … [Read more...]
All Lined Up
I like to think of myself as being an organised and tidy person, but I don't make myself nuts about it. I mean, not for real. And recently while in the grocery store, the woman behind me remarked on how organised all my stuff was on the conveyor belt, waiting to be scanned by the cashier. I … [Read more...]
Doing For Yourself
This kid's favourite sport is soccer. He loves watching it, playing FIFA video games, and spends hours kicking a ball around with his cronies in front of our house, for as many hours as I'll let him. And these many, many hours of practice have garnered him some pretty excellent footwork... and he's … [Read more...]
Corn Muffins right from the backyard!
Last week, She's So Green blogger, Samantha, gave us a few great tips on container gardening. This was a post that is close to my heart. I am a huge fan of uber-local eating and over the past few summers, have slowly been converting my backyard flowerbeds into my own little urban farm, growing … [Read more...]
Coach’s Corner
Will started soccer yesterday. We did a soccer skills thing when he was three, and frankly I'm amazed that he remembered any of it. We went on Sunday and got his shin pads and a pair of cleats (because they were $9.99 and adorable). He's been really excited. Yesterday morning, we woke up and I … [Read more...]
Ya, you know me and those points cards.
A few days ago I was grocery shopping at my local Loblaw store. I was excited (not just to replenish my tortilla chips and salted caramel ice cream) but I had just downloaded the new PC PLUS app onto my mobile device. I had recently learned about this newly launched rewards program and it caught my … [Read more...]
Dog Science/Dog Art
There are kid books, and then there are teen books, and also there are adult books - but some books are anyone books. This is one of those. Oddly compelling, it's a blend of fascinating and amusing, and it's perfect for dog lovers. Maddie On Things Theron Humphrey Chronicle Books ISBN: 978 1 … [Read more...]
A Toxin-Free Generation
I'm a pretty big supporter of all things toxin-free. Partly because, as I mentioned in my Lemon Sugar Body Scrub recipe, I'm highly sensitive. But there's more than that. It's not just about me. I try to live a toxin-free life wherever possible because it's better for the planet, but more tangibly, … [Read more...]
what do you do when you feel like crap?
I am told I ask a lot of questions. I am naturally inquisitive with a voracious curiousity that would likely kill all 9 lives in a cat, but I also love to learn and I learn by excavating. Furthermore, this excavating leads to connection and human connection is a basic and enormous need for me (well … [Read more...]
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