Now, it's all well and good that my back-to-school shopping lists are all mom-approved. But, really, at the end of the day, the lists and products need to be kid-approved. Admit it, you've bought something before and gotten really excited about the perfect price point or how wonderfully it'll … [Read more...]
What do you do when A FRIEND DIES?
I remember asking my twitter followers the question "What do I say to a friend who is dying?" I was really upset and felt that I couldn't speak to anyone who knew my friend Darlene and could figure out who I was referring to. I didn't want to be spreading rumours but I really needed advice … [Read more...]
The Perfect Ending For the Ending of Summer
It was the perfect ending for the ending of summer.The weather was hot, but not humid.After a morning's worth of football games, my three boys raced to peel off their equipment so they could play outside. My Mom and I set up the lawn chairs in the shade and chatted and read … [Read more...]
Sunlight® Deep Clean™: Get Brilliant to WIN!
As moms, we're most likely the primary (if not sole) person responsible for laundry in our homes. We want our family's clothes to be clean and bright, but what many of us don't know is that while our clothes may look clean, some detergents can leave behind trapped body oils and sweat deep in the … [Read more...]
Pity Party – Table For One!!!
Ugh. It's the cherry on top of a steaming pile of crap. My garage door didn't work tonight. I've paid to have it fixed already. Honestly a week ago - this would have pissed me off but tonight - tonight...I've HAD IT!!!! Enough already. The tears are a flowing. Do … [Read more...]
Do You Do the Change?
Temps have been much, much colder here in Calgary of late - we had a frost warning last night, and it was a balmy 3 degrees celsius this morning. No joke! This is not necessarily typical for late August, but also not necessarily unheard-of. So, aside from bringing in my tomato plant overnight, I've … [Read more...]
Love many, trust a few, and always paddle your own canoe
"What sets a canoeing expedition apart is that it purifies you more rapidly and inescapably than any other travel. Travel a thousand miles by train and you are a brute; pedal five hundred on a bicycle and you remain basically a bourgeois; paddle a hundred in a canoe and you are already a child … [Read more...]
Work Life Balance
At the office, I have photos of Pea on my desk, pictures on my desktop and little trinkets that remind me of her while I'm toiling away like a monkey at the metaphorical typewriter (sometimes not so metaphorical). But last Thursday, I had the real deal! A series of gaffes meant that Pea, … [Read more...]
M & M Pretzels Have Arrived!
My family and I recently spent an amazing week on the beach in South Carolina. There is so much we love about out annual trip to Hilton Head Island, and it is always a mixture of tradition and discovery.First the traditions; we always stop at Cracker Barrel on the drive down for one of those huge … [Read more...]
A Career Crisis Solved With Handbags!!
A childhood friend introduced me to Lisa a few months ago. We met for a coffee one day and quickly hit it off. Over the coffee (at the local Starbucks naturally), she told me about her life. Here's the details.Name: LisaAge; 43Married: 18 yearsKids: 15 years old, 11, twins who are 8Raised in South … [Read more...]
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