When traveling, the most important things to me are safety, comfort and convenience (read: ease of navigating). I have to admit that I get lost often. I don't know why. I've been traveling overseas with my family ever since I was an infant and I've traveled alone to Barbados (to meet up with my best friend who was staying there for the Summer). I've also traveled alone to … [Read more...]
2013 ~ Our Year in Review
As I reflect upon the past year, I remembered I had some goals for myself last New Year's. New Year’s Goals for 2013 : Be more patient (Sort of succeeded. Still need to work on this) Be kinder to those who test my patience (Definitely been doing this, although certain people make it more of a challenge) Before responding to something I don’t agree with or something … [Read more...]
My Christmas Wish #BeKind
This year, I thought that I'd add the following to my Christmas wishlist: completely renovated kitchen brand new bathroom in basement renovated upstairs bathroom completely finished basement Instead, I'm wishing for: a healthy year for my parents, mother-in-law and the rest of our loved ones Little One to not get too sick this Winter (it's a preemie … [Read more...]
Another Year Older & 38 Things You May Not Know About Me
Daylight broke and I fumbled toward the washroom. The morning rush on the farm was about to begin. Little One had crawled into our bed sometime during the night. I didn't even know she had tucked herself underneath my arm. Her warm little body radiated heat and I hated to have to pull the covers and step onto the cold wood floor. I paused a moment at the bathroom mirror … [Read more...]
How I Found Bliss #WordlessWednesday
Having to sell my ticket to BlissdDomCA this year had me in tears. It was a much anticipated event, but circumstances prohibited me from making it this year. Family first. Always. Knowing how upsetting this was for me, my friend, @nugglemama devised a plan that would lift my spirits up. She decided to take me to BlissDom with her! Well, the flat version of me! … [Read more...]
Summer Fresh Blogger Event #BlogSF2013
To say I am enthusiastic about food is an understatement. Whether it be something as grand as throwing a dinner party to something as small like creating bento lunches for my four year old daughter's school lunches, presentation, nutrition, and flavour are always paramount. There's a little secret I have. Yes, most of the time, I do make all of my own dips, salads, and … [Read more...]
Win a $10,000 Kitchen Makeover #FinishYourKitchen
Everyone knows that the kitchen is the hub of the home. It's the heart of your house -- a place where meals are made and memories are shared. How many times have you thrown a party and instead of hanging out in your spacious living room, guests find their way to the kitchen? Parties always end up in the kitchen. For me, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, … [Read more...]
7 Shopping Tips to Keep You Savvy #PGmom
I pulled into the parking lot, found the perfect parking spot, unbuckled Little One from her car seat, grabbed a shopping cart and off we went! My heart started racing as we entered the store. The familiar swoosh of the automatic doors, the smell of rotisserie chicken wafting through the air, and so many objects to stimulate the senses -- all part of every Loblaw shopping … [Read more...]
@HP Original You Event: Where Science, Art & Magic Meet!
Have you ever wondered how the ink in your printer and the technology behind the ink cartridge work together to create those fabulous photographs and images on paper? Have you ever really thought about how amazing the science behind the inner workings of a printer is? It's something many of us likely don't give much thought to, but it sure is fascinating! I was … [Read more...]
Social Media ~ What on Earth does a “I work in Social Media” Mean?
"So, what do you do for a living?" asked the polite woman at a dinner party, as she leaned in, seemingly interested. Hmmm...Do I tell her I have been an English teacher since 1998 but decided to take a break last year so I could spend more time with Little One? Do I tell her that I put teaching on hold indefinitely last year when I took on a job as a Social Media Community … [Read more...]
Eat Locally ~ #WordlessWednesday with Linky
Have you ever stopped to really look at an egg before? They're so perfect and so beautiful. Each one is so unique.We get our eggs from Hubby's sister, who as chickens. We also get eggs from Blue Jay Creek Art Farm. For the most part, we try to grow what we can and eat and buy locally as much as we can. Link up your Wordless Wednesday posts! We'd love to check them out! … [Read more...]
When Blogging Was Just Blogging
There was a time when I used to blog for the love of blogging. I moved to an island in the middle of one of the Great Lakes and needed an outlet to ward off isolation (though I was in love with the Island, I missed my loved ones) and to share my new life with my friends and family far away. I blogged about my life on an island and in a small rural Northern Ontario town. Did … [Read more...]
Being Unique + a @KinderCanada Contest! #KinderMom
Ever since the beginning, Little One just had to be unique. She insisted on catapulting herself into existence at 28 weeks gestation. This was a first in our family's history. There were no preemies on either side of the family.To this day, our four year old displays her uniqueness in the way she thinks, the way she vocalizes her opinions (Ha! So young, yet has an opinion … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks
Never in a million years would I have ever imagined what it would feel like to be on the receiving end of the kind of love and support we received over a week ago. When I think about the tremendous outpour of concern and well wishes, I get so overwhelmed and end up crying.Giving ThanksWhat I originally thought would be a quick in and out visit at the hospital for an … [Read more...]
The Saddest Day
I was finishing up some last minute work for a campaign when I looked at the clock on the bottom right hand corner of my computer screen. All of a sudden an overwhelming sense of sadness washed over me. The date! The date made me burst out in tears. It was a reminder of the saddest day of my life.My grandmother passed away a year ago tomorrow.May 15, 2012. I still cry every … [Read more...]