Great Canadian Theatre Company – Ottawa Giveaway!
Ottawa has no shortage of children’s activities and I think it’s one of the greatest things about this city. Being a parent in Ottawa seems pretty easy sometimes. I’m excited to tell you…
Here and There: September so Far and October dates to mark down
This is just a quick linky update post if you will – some articles I’ve written in the past month and some upcoming events that you may be interested in! My recent Momstown…
Greening our Home: Seventh Generation and a Giveaway
After the birth of our son, we took a much more serious look at our purchasing power, products we used in the home and what our family came in contact with on a…
Mama likes her TV
So, I’ve talked about my love for TV before. It’s always been an addiction outlet for me. I like getting lost in characters, and action, and laughing and the nonsense that is so out…
Children are Funny
You know when your kid realizes there is a certain toy that they must have. RIGHT NOW. But you have no idea where it is. And so they cry and beg you to…
Preschool at Home: Little sis wants to go to school too
On Wednesday I kiss my big nearly 5 year old boy goodbye and send him back to school. It’s only 2.5 hours a day, and he’s looking forward to it so it’s a…
Returning from Vacation
Basically our entire month of August was one big holiday. We spent 2 weeks in Windsor visiting family and just returned from a 11 day trip to PEI (7 days on the island…
Wordless Wednesday: Ontario Peaches – yes please!
Is there anything better than local fruit that hasn’t been transported for miles and that is basically right off of the fruit tree?
One Year Ago Today, Our Lives Changed
It’s been one year since Andy, my husband, came home from a doctor’s appointment and said the words “I have cancer“. In the moments that followed my heart went to a very dark place,…
Re-purposing
Sometimes taking something old and using it differently can make something beautiful. Pictured is my great-grandmother’s tea cup from her china set that she gave to my parents for their wedding and who…