You know the situation. You've probably witnessed it before or you've probably been the parent of a child throwing a tantrum at a restaurant. I recently read yet another story about a restaurant banning screaming children. This time, the story on Global News featured the Facebook post from The Lobster Pound and Moore. The restaurant issued an apology on social media … [Read more...]
Family, Friends and Community #ThankfulThursday
Remember that project I started two (maybe three) weeks ago? With all the negativity in the world, I thought it was important for people to take the time to remember things to be thankful for. Every Thursday I will be posting five things I'm thankful for and I would love it if you'd join me in sharing five things that you're thankful for as well. With this being March … [Read more...]
Thankful Thursday
I know that parenting is not easy and we're constantly learning how to parent the best we can. After an extremely busy work week and after the time change last weekend, the energy in this house has been a bit "off". Little One has been extremely tired and emotional. She's happy and laughing one minute and then frustrated and in tears the next. The new puppy is amazing, but … [Read more...]
Appreciating the Small Things in Life #ThankfulThursday
It's so easy to get bogged down with work and life, and perhaps feel frustrated, exhausted, overwhelmed, and even irritable. The littlest things can set you off when you're in one of these states. I've been there. In fact, I still go there sometimes! To be honest, seeing people airing grievances on social networks kind of gets me down sometimes. I just need a tiny break … [Read more...]
You’re Being Watched!
The other day, I was rushing out the door and needed to grab something quick to eat because I was hungry but needed to get to a meeting with a local client. As I was just out the door, I reached for an apple. For a split second, I deliberated. Little One and I had been baking brownies to give to friends and I contemplated on grabbing a brownie, but went for the … [Read more...]
On Being a Parent
I lay in bed watching her drift into slumber. Her tiny hand clutching onto my fingers, she whispered, "Mama, stay with me". I lingered for a bit, not wanting to get out of bed. I was content to lay beside my little girl and just soak in the moment. You know that moment right before your child falls asleep? It's that moment when you want to be the last person they see … [Read more...]
I’m Never Going To Be What Everyone Wants Me To Be
I'm never going to be what everyone wants me to be. I'm okay with that. I've always had FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and I've always been a people pleaser. My entire life has been spent wanting to please others and be everything others wanted me to be. Be compassionate. Be kind. Be helpful. Be generous. Be supportive. Be understanding. Be there for others. I've … [Read more...]
Today You Are Six
Dear Little One, Today you are six. It s hard to believe that this time six years ago, you entered our lives. It was both the happiest and scariest day of my life. You were supposed to arrive in February, but surprised us by arriving in November! I would have loved it if you stayed put for twelve more weeks! Thus began our journey as parents and a very long seventy … [Read more...]
Days After the Ottawa Shooting
I sat in absolute silence. The house was so still that I could hear nothing but the humming of the fridge and the computer. Then I cried. Shock. Numbness. Fear. Sadness. I wept for the loss of a man I had never known or had never met. I wept for his family and loved ones. I wept for a nation that would forever remember this man. The Ottawa shooting is a tragic … [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...]
Create, Discover & Inspire with Curiosity Box
It's always been very important for me as a parent to be able to create and discover with my child and at the same time, inspire curiosity in my child. Crafts and educational activities are really big in our house. Little One has always loved crafts with Mom. Now that we've been introduced to Curiosity Box, we've been having even more fun! Curiosity Box delivers crafts … [Read more...]
The Lost Art of Traditional Letter-Writing
There's something romantic about the art of traditional letter-writing. The act of putting pen to paper and writing a heartfelt letter seems to be a lost art. Growing up, there was always something so whimsical about receiving a letter from a friend, family member or pen pal. Receiving a handwritten letter always made my day. Of course, being a girl whose favourite … [Read more...]
There’s Something Wrong With The World Today
There's somethin' wrong with the world todayI don't know what it isSomething's wrong with our eyes Whenever I turn on the news or listen to the radio, I'm saddened to hear stories of strife every single day. Whether it be the conflict between Israel and Hamas, a drive-by shooting in Toronto or towns and villages upturned by hurricanes, tornadoes or flooding, the outcome … [Read more...]
The Day the Music Died
Every now and then, our hearts and lives are touched by someone so amazing and unforgettable. Our lives become fuller and have more meaning just because this person is a part of our lives. Rosy Soobrattee was one of those people. Rosy and I "met" through an unusual sequence of events. A few years ago, when I was a food blogger for Season 1 of Food Network Canada's … [Read more...]
Life on the Farm
Some days, I wake up and wonder... "How did I end up living on Manitoulin?" "How did I end up marrying a farmer?" "Am I able to be a farmer's wife?" Life on Manitoulin is heavenly (most of the time). It is not without its issues though, but overall, it is a wonderful life. We live on a farm, grow our own food, have a healthy environment to raise our child, and … [Read more...]