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 was out for Summer, and I was lost in my new favourite book. … [Read more...]
Star Wars: The Force Awakens & a Wookiee Cookie Recipe
Growing up in the 80s, Star Wars was very much a part of my childhood. I remember watching the movies with my cousins, and we had an interest for all things Star Wars related. We collected the action figures and toys, and we even pretended to be our favourite characters. I'm excited that now, my daughter is interested in Star Wars. Her friend had a Star Wars … [Read more...]
Sudbury Graphic-Con #graphiccon2016 #SudburyTourism
Many of you may not know this, but I am a total geek...and proud of it! Growing up, my middle brother and I collected comic books. We used to earn an allowance and our allowance money always went towards comic books and candy - in that order. As kids growing up in the 80s, watching Saturday morning cartoons with a bowl of cereal in hand was a ritual for us. That was … [Read more...]
Holding Onto Summer #Kindermom
It's August already and we're holding onto Summer. I don't want Summer to end. I can already feel the temperature getting cooler and I've noticed the days already start to get shorter. Where did Summer go? I'm enjoying hanging out with Little One, going to the beach after work and savouring every bit of the Summer. How we've been holding onto Summer We've been on … [Read more...]
Creating Childhood Memories through Camping
Some of my fondest memories come from time spent camping with my family. Growing up, my family went camping every Summer. It wasn't just my parents, brothers and me, but our entire family! My uncles, aunts, cousins, family friends, grandparents and other extended family relations would all embark on an epic camping trip each year. My memories of our family camping trips … [Read more...]
Dalvay by the Sea #PEI #travel
“Look at that sea, girls--all silver and shadow and vision of things not seen. We couldn't enjoy its loveliness any more if we had millions of dollars and ropes of diamonds.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables That quote has always made me think of how blessed we are to be able to soak in the beauty of the sea and how fortunate we are to live in a country as … [Read more...]
Rockin’ out to the Mini Pops!
It was 1981 and Summer days were filled with wonder and adventure. Sunny days spent playing outdoors, hanging out in the pool or at the park, and even dancing up a storm were all part of my fondest memories. I remember when I was a little girl, one of my very first records (yes, I said RECORDS...as in vinyl, LPs!) was the Mini Pops! My brother, cousins and I would rock it … [Read more...]
Teddy Bear Loft
Do you remember your favourite teddy bear or stuffed animal from when you were a child? I received a bumble bee from my uncle when I was a baby. For the longest time, that remained my favourite childhood toy. I was also attached to a stuffed gingham gingerbread man that came with a matching gingham comforter. I wore both of those out and through the years, though 'Puffy', the … [Read more...]