Disclosure - This post was written in partnership with Manitoulin Country Fest. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. One of the biggest and most highly anticipated events of the year on Manitoulin Island is Manitoulin Country Fest. One of the very first things I noticed when I moved to the island years ago was that Country Music seemed to be the music genre … [Read more...]
No Dress Rehearsal, This is Our Life.
No dress rehearsal, this is our life. Gord, you were ahead by a century. Today, as I was ready to start my morning, I read the news of Gord Downie's death, and I wept. Normally a stickler for proper grammar, I'm sure this post will be full of run-on sentences and garbled thoughts. Whenever I think Canadian music, I immediately think of Gord Downie and The … [Read more...]
Bahamas & the Northern Lights Festival Boréal
Northern Lights Festival Boréal is a must for music lovers. When it comes to things to do and places to visit, I have to admit that prior to moving to Northern Ontario, Sudbury was not on my radar. Was I ever mistaken in glossing over this Northern Ontario city! As a music lover, Northern Lights Festival Boréal really appealed to me. People from Sudbury and Manitoulin … [Read more...]
WE Day: We Are All Connected In Our Journey from Me to We #WeDay
We are all connected in our journey from Me to We. If there's one thing I wish to succeed at as a parent, it is to teach my child that there is a larger world outside of ourselves and that we all have a journey from Me to We. At the tender age of six, I believe Little One is on the right track. I see it in how caring, compassionate, empathetic, kind, gentle, giving and … [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...]
I’m As Free As A Bird Now
Friday mornings in the Fall always leave me feeling a bit pensive. I reflect upon the week that has just passed and plan for the week ahead. I make sure meals are planned, all my projects, meetings with clients and work for the week to come are planned out and penciled onto my calendar. In between family, work, the farm, the house, I occasionally get a few precious minutes … [Read more...]
The Magic of Prince Edward Island #travel #PEI
There's a certain charm to Prince Edward Island that visitors are aware of as soon as they set foot on the island. From the red sand shores and farmers' fields, to the great sand dunes at Dalvay, every which way you look, there are stunning vistas. It is a veritable feast for the eyes. The sights, coupled with the rich history, musical talent, and succulent seafood make … [Read more...]
#4000Party Contest #4: MARKUS Music Prize Pack! {$60 Value}
My friend Lil Sugar and I have both recently met a HUGE (to us) milestone! Both of us have reached 4,000+ followers on Twitter! We both love Twitter and love engaging with our tweeps!To celebrate, my friend Lil Sugar (a.k.a. @LilSugarMag) and I are having a PARTY! To show how much we appreciate YOU, we will be giving away 1 product each day on Twitter for the next few days! … [Read more...]
What Memories are Made of ~ DQ & Orange Julius #LMDConnector
Remember the days when we used to make our own mixed tapes by dubbing cassettes off each other or from the radio? I know. We totally can't do that now. Totally not keeping with copyright regulations, but that's what some of my memories are made of.I remember listening to Rick Dees and the Weekly Top 40 and taping all my favourite tunes. Friends and I would hang out in my room … [Read more...]
I Saw The Sign ~ The @PTPA Sign/Seal at @SearsCA #SpotTheSeal #Contest
My four year old is convinced that Mom's bonkers and my husband thinks I'm just a little delirious after fighting off a horrible infection for the past 14 days. Why?Well, hearing me sing the following has them raising their eyebrows:I saw the PTPA sign and it opened up my eyes I saw the PTPA signLife is demanding without understandingI saw the PTPA sign and it opened up my eyes … [Read more...]
#WordlessWednesday ~ Sweet Child ‘O Mine w/ Linky
She's got a smile it seems to meReminds me of childhood memoriesWhere everythingWas as fresh as the bright blue skyNow and then when I see her faceShe takes me away to that special placeAnd if I'd stare too longI'd probably break down and cry...This song always gets me. Heard it on the radio in the vehicle today. One of my favourite bands as a teen. Link up your Wordless … [Read more...]
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
My little four year old was in bed and listening to this song this morning:We spent some of the morning doing something we don't normally do. Instead of jumping out of bed, quickly getting ready and rushing out the door (yes, even on the weekend!), we cuddled in bed and listened to some of her favourite songs.It was a beautiful moment. It reminded me of how life is filled with … [Read more...]
November is #Preemie Awareness Month – A Manitoulin Concert for @mountsinai’s Perinatal Parent Association #NICU
Most of you already know that November is always a hard time for me. November is Preemie Awareness Month and it's also the month that Little One cannon-balled her way into existence. Every November, I get really weepy just thinking of what we went through and how some days I thought we would never leave the NICU with our baby. There were days when I was nervous going to the … [Read more...]
Astrograss~The Colored Pencil Factory
I am a firm believer that music has a place in every home and in every child's life. Music transcends all boundaries. It has always been so important for me to introduce Little One to music at a very early age. She was listening to an eclectic variety of music even in utero! An appreciation for all music genres is important. Though friends of mine will vouch for me when I … [Read more...]
We’ve Only Just Begun
*sniff* In just a few days, my wee one will be getting on a school bus and heading into the world of Junior Kindergarten. I guess I honestly didn't think this day would come so soon. After her rough start and the roller coaster experience of life in the NICU, I just wanted to take each day as it came. Not knowing whether Little One would be emotionally, mentally, or … [Read more...]