February - think Valentine's, groundhogs, Chinese New Year, black history... it's a promising month for some good themed titles. Let's take a look: ElfKids Around the World pack - I often have people come in looking for "multicultural" books. There is a lot of ways to approach that, and these would … [Read more...]
Cash only please
Today is February 1st. It's my Dad's birthday (Happy Birthday Billy!) and it's the day that we are starting our new budget. Technically we've been doing it for a few weeks, but February 1 was our official start date.Sean started a new job last month and we decided that it was time … [Read more...]
I’m Pregnant, NOT FAT (and other things I’d like to say to idiots)
I feel like my pregnancy brings out the idiot in everyone else and the hormonal mess in me. Totally not a good combination!So I'd like to clear up a few things:1) I AM NOT FAT. I am putting on weight because I am 21 weeks pregnant. I'm supposed to. I'm sorry that some of that weight goes … [Read more...]
D’you hear the one about Bosco & Jones?
I just found out that Bosco & Jones, a musical I wrote with my husband Brett and our friend Scott, won an award. It won Best Independent Theatre Production in the 2010 BroadwayWorld Toronto Theatre Awards. Not too shabby for a show that debuted at the 2010 Toronto Fringe … [Read more...]
Under Pressure
This song has been playing in my head for weeks. It's no surprise, I am under a lot of pressure, much of it self-imposed, but not all of it. I've been struggling lately, a lot. Sometimes I think I'm crazy because I can't handle it all perfectly and graciously. I had a teleconference appointment … [Read more...]
So You Think You Can Squeeze?!? Week 3! Vote and Win!
Welcome to So Think You Can Squeeze? Citrus Season 2! Over the next three weeks YOU get to be the one in the judge's seat as you decide which of our two aspiring citrus chefs has done the best job with three fabulous recipes featuring Florida Citrus products. Your job is simple: check in each … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget Me When I’m Gone!
A week today, I'll pick Will up at daycare, take him to my sisters, put him to bed, go home and wait for my 4am pickup to go to the airport and leave my baby for 6 NIGHTS. I know it will be amazing, I do....and I know I'm incredibly fortunate to have a sister who said, 'go away and get some … [Read more...]
January Down…
You may remember my goals for the year ahead (lose 30 pounds, stop chewing my fingernails, and make exercise a priority again) and are wondering if I have followed through with any of those intentions.I am pleased to report that I am experiencing success in all three realms! I am down five pounds … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – The Neighbourhood
Yesterday my facebook status said "LOVE where I live!"And I do. I really do. I wrote about how we found home in this house. On this street.I've also written about my "village".I've posted pics of the ravine behind our house where we go on adventures in the summer (Cam thought Shrek … [Read more...]
Sunday Surf – We all need a good laugh sometimes
It's been a busy week around here and I haven't had much time to post or surf but I did find this gem. Get ready to laugh. It really reminder me of a couple of books a friend of mine gave me years ago. Bigfoot: Me Not Dead and Me Write Book: It Bigfoot Memoir, by Graham … [Read more...]
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