Can you believe it’s that time of the year again? Summer seems to have come and gone! I feel like I just picked up Little One from her bus stop on her last day of school, and all of a sudden, it’s almost the first day of school again! The Summer was a whirlwind of […]
Family
10 Years
On this day, ten years ago, I was preparing to get married to the kindest, sweetest, smartest man I had ever met. 10 years! I can hardly believe it’s been that long already. Time has flown by. A lot has transpired in the span of ten years. It hasn’t always been an easy journey. Not […]
My Little Dreamer – Helping Kids Achieve Their Dreams #MyLittleDreamer
When I grow up, I want to be… When I was a child, I was a little dreamer. I always knew I wanted to become a teacher. My first experience with relationships outside the family was with my kindergarten teacher. She was a gentle, caring, nurturing teacher and, as a timid child, that made all […]
Dealing with Grief: May is Always a Hard Month for Me
April showers bring May flowers. Mother’s Day. One would think that May would be a happy time because the temperature is beginning to warm up, the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and everything comes to life again in May. May used to be one of my favourite months. Now, May is a hard […]
Recipes
Salmon with Maple Dijon Glaze
One of the greatest things about living on an island is that we have access to fresh fish. A favourite of ours is salmon. Manitoulin Island is a fisherman’s paradise. The fish you can catch depends on the time of year, and which lake you are fishing at. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned […]
Refreshing Raspberry Cider Vinegar Drink
This Raspberry Cider Vinegar Drink makes me think of the Raspberry Cordial from Anne of Green Gables. It was Summer sometime in the mid 1980s. The sun was shining and the gentle breeze made my dusty rose Venetian blinds sway. I remember the gentle clicking sound the blinds made when they hit my window sill. School […]
Hasselback Potatoes – Another Family Favourite
I married a beef farmer. He loves his meat and potatoes. He really loves his meat and potatoes. This means I’ve got to pull out all my favourite potato recipes, as well as be on the look out for new recipes to try! I have been seeing Hasselback Potatoes on all of my social media […]
Lifestyle
Magic Lives Everywhere ~The Irish Fairy Door
Magic lives everywhere (especially with the Irish Fairy Door Co). One of the greatest experiences a parent can have is witnessing magical moments with your children and seeing the look of joy and wonder on their faces. I love those kinds of moments with Little One. She believes in all things magical like Santa Claus, […]
Disney Family Favourites on Netflix!
We’re so excited that some of our Disney Family Favourites are on Netflix Canada! It’s hard to believe how quickly September seems to have arrived, and now it’s almost October! School started a few weeks ago, and we’re all pretty much settled into back-to-school routine. I do have to say that one thing I look […]
Favourite Netflix Titles: When You Realize You’re Hooked! #StreamTeam
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been looking at my Netflix viewing history and realized that there are several shows that I seem to be hooked on! This made me think of why I became obsessed with those shows, and at what point did I realize that I just had to keep watching until […]
Travel
Revitalized: Rest and Relaxation at Casino Rama
It’s been a pretty stressful year so far. Since Hubby’s accident in February, life has been tough. Work, work, work. Farm, farm, farm. Family, family, family. It’s easy to lose one’s self when there is little to no down time. When the opportunity to sharpen up social media and marketing skills AND get some rest […]
You Could Win FREE Gas for a Year from State Farm Canada! #StateFarmFreeGas
Would you believe me if I told you that you could win FREE gas for a year from State Farm Canada? I don’t know about you, but some days I find “adulting” really challenging. To be honest, having to deal with bills, upon bills, upon bills, and work like crazy, only to do it all […]
Places to Stay on Manitoulin Island: Tent and Trailer Edition
One of the questions I am often asked is “Where to stay on Manitoulin Island for tent and trailer vacations?” Manitoulin Island is a treasure to behold. Crystal blue (almost turquoise) water and natural habitat with indigenous flora and fauna make the Island a special place. Tucked away and far from the hustle and bustle […]
Farm Life
Hard to Believe I Haven’t Done Groceries in Three Weeks
It may be lack of time or it may just be tightening our belts, but it’s hard to believe I haven’t done groceries in three weeks! Not having done groceries in three weeks has not been intentional. Life’s been really busy with school starting again and having visitors, and being away for a wedding in […]
Calving Season ~ A Day in the Life of a Farmer #FarmVoices #OntAg
This post on calving season was written by Hubby (aka: Farmer John). John occasionally contributes farm posts in hopes of providing an understanding of farm life, farm practices, and sharing agricultural information with readers. Spring is an exciting time of the year on the farm, mainly because we get to experience calving season. It’s something […]
So, You Want to Marry a Farmer?
Yes, having taught English from 1998 to 2012, I realize that you should never begin a sentence with “so”. So, You Want to Marry a Farmer makes for a fun title though, doesn’t it? I did contemplate on the title and thought I would call this post, A Day on the Farm. So, You Want to Marry […]
