Walking through the mall yesterday, I bumped into a friend that I hadn't seen in awhile. She asked if I was ready for school to start. I replied "Y'know I could really do with another week or two at home with them." "Did you just say that?" she asked with wide eyes. "I did..." I meant it, … [Read more...]
Summer Family Fun at Blue Mountain
Just over three weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending a few days with my fellow UrbanMoms bloggers at Blue Mountain. I got to experience the low ropes course with Amanda and the amazing Scandinave Spa with Amanda, Tracy and Sonya. I met people I have admired for a long time and reconnected … [Read more...]
words for wednesday (early) -vagabonder
(you did not really think I was going to post a nude picture did you?) I love a little french here and there "VAGABONDER" is one of my favourite french verbs say it with me- 'marcher ca et la, au hasard' oh, I love a little "au hasard" which means by chance (somehow in french it sounds a … [Read more...]
Summertime, and the Living is Easy
I'm a lucky woman. Every summer, when I was growing up, I spent weeks at my grandparent's cottage; swimming, water-skiing, playing cards & board games, reading Archie & Richie Rich comics, playing dress-up, going to town for Chelsea buns and ice-cream, going to Trudy's general store to … [Read more...]
Lay’s Chip Trips
With school out for summer, you're no doubt looking for activities to keep your kids occupied and happy during the next couple of months, and the wonderful folks at Lay's are going to make life a little easier and a little less expensive for us.I remember blogging a couple of years ago about how … [Read more...]