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Let’s Talk Etiquette!

July 25, 2011 by Sara

Hey guys! So I've been on vacation for a week now and for the majority of it we were out of town with no cell or computer service. It was heavenly. Will had a blast. I'll do the vacay recap after our second week...(you say decadent...and I say 'ahhhhh' .. kidding). … [Read more...]

inspiration

July 25, 2011 by Nancy

So I told you we were going to take inspiration from this photo So Saturday, pretty much all day, I drove the art camp girls crazy. When we got up I told them we were not going to do yoga because painting a 30x40" canvas all day on the grass was going to be physical enough.Taking it … [Read more...]

Wiggly Party!

July 25, 2011 by Christine

Well...it finally happened.After 6 years of dvd's, books, plush toys, figurines, websites and cd's it happened.Cuyler finally saw The Wiggles. Live.All thanks to Sara/DIY. A few weeks ago she emailed me letting me know she had 2 extra tickets to The Wiggles and wondered if I would like to take … [Read more...]

Please Answer This One Question

July 24, 2011 by Racheal

Can you tell me why we care more about Amy Winehouse dying than the tragedy in Norway? Though she's very talented, she's been on a self-distructive path for years. They were innocent teenagers gunned down by a mad man. So why, as both a populous and as the media, are we giving her more face … [Read more...]

Another One Bites the Dust

July 24, 2011 by Alice

I've bought an ereader, and I like it. I thought I'd be one of the last holdouts, but there it is: I've become a convert. Despite being sure I'd never want one, I found myself starting to be a bit intrigued by them, may be half a year ago, and I started eyeballing other people's readers, and … [Read more...]

Top Five for Family Fun

July 24, 2011 by Kath

So my sister Jen and her kids have been visiting me here in Calgary for a week. That's wonderful for all of us: first of all, our kids get to see their cousins, which, because of the distance, has become a once or twice a year event. Secondly: my sis and I get to spend time together. Thirdly: they … [Read more...]

He shoots, he scores! The family team

July 23, 2011 by ChantelK

So the other day you read about my hubby's pain in the ass and his surgery. (If you missed that post be sure to check it out - hubby comes home to knife). But you didn't get to hear about the ball hockey tournament - you know the one we had to race to after dropping the hubby off at the emergency … [Read more...]

Your New Favorite Lip Color

July 23, 2011 by Metalia

This is in the cult favorite/oldie-but-goodie category, but...have you tried Dr Pepper Lip Smackers in the twist-up tube? A sheer kiss of gorgeous, universally flattering punchy-reddish color, with a touch of flavor, all for $1.99. You can thank me later. … [Read more...]

Ultimate Skor Brownie Trifle

July 22, 2011 by Carol Enright

This is the perfect recipe for non-bakers. Jen from Trend Watch calls these recipes semi-homemade. I absolutely love this recipe because it combines my two loves, skor chocolate and brownies. Biting into this dessert is pure heaven, you must give it a try.Ingredients1-2 boxes of … [Read more...]

Medication and the ADHD Child

July 22, 2011 by ChantelK

For most people, a quick glance through my half open front door is enough to send them running down the street screaming. Eight children, fifty five arguments, jumping, yelling, hair pulling and a soccer ball or two whizzing past your face. People always ask me "How do you do it?" My response is "A … [Read more...]