How I Left My Mother
I remember the day well. It was six years ago. Our wedding was just a couple of short months behind us. The wedding was the beginning of the end for my mother and I. You could see it coming from…
Integrated Health and Healing. How it Works For Us.
A couple of things If you know me personally, or if you are a regular follower, there are a couple of things that you may know about me: First, almost exactly a year ago my daughter suddenly became very ill….
Friday Favorites – Online Fashion For Women
I admit it. I’m one of those people that love to shop. And more and more I enjoy doing it in the comfort of my own home. It’s easier, it’s quicker and I have had exceptionally good luck with my…
Three Cheers for Lalaloopsy – Giveaway (CAN 07/13)
Do you have a sports fan in your house? Last year I was lucky enough to win season tickets to see our local CFL team play and my five year old daughter fell in love with football. Of course for…
Grilled Orange Sesame Salmon
Salmon done on the grill just screams summer to me. I think that has a lot to do with the fact that I love fishing in the summer and over the years I have caught my fair share of rainbow trout….
Mango, Shrimp & Sausage Boil Skewers
One of my favorite family memories was from a few years ago when my daughter was barely a toddler and we travelled to Seattle. During our visit we made a stop at a popular crab shack. It was noisy, the…
Redefining the “Dad Bod”
My husband has always been reasonably fit. He was never really one to go to the gym but his work is quite physical and often labour intensive and we tend to eat healthy so he managed to stay in pretty…
Why I Don’t Wear A Bikini
Love your body. It’s a message we are being bombarded with all the time these days. And the spirit in which most people push the message is, for the most part, positive and well intended. It’s personally not a message…
Dollar Store Hanging Tent
We do a lot of camping, and I have a princess. This project was perfect for her. Obviously this isn’t a “camping” tent but it sure does pretty up our campsite and gives her a special little place all her…
#HighFiveIt To Save Kids’ Lives
There are a lot of things we take for granted. Things like clean water, nutritious food and the ability to access health care when we need it. These are necessities of life that we and our children are very, very…
Frozen Birthday Party
Well it happened. My little girl turned five! I cannot believe how quickly that happened. And of course a monumental occasion like turning five requires a party. This year she decided she wanted a Frozen party. To be honest I was…
Gift Ideas for Five Year Old Girls
I can’t believe I’m sitting here writing about gift ideas for 5 year olds! Why? Because that means my little girl is five. Every year I write a post about what things my daughter currently loves so I can share…
Waiting for the Call – On Drinking and Driving.
There was a lot of drinking when I was young. No, it wasn’t me or my friends doing the drinking (although that would come later). The alcohol fueled weekend get togethers were done by my parents. And the parents of…
Summer Family Adventures
I have to admit it doesn’t feel much like it where I live yet but summer is right around the corner. Once the warm weather hits my whole family is itching to get out and make the most of it….
Because I Said So. And Other Mom Things I Thought I’d Never Do or Say.
I remember not being a mom. In fact I swore I would never be a mom. And then life changed and I here I am – a mom. Looking back at being a childless adult I have a clear recollection…