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…
In and Around Ottawa: Cumberland Heritage Museum
It’s no secret I love the country and farms. And history. Having these combined into a local place we can visit at a family is just another wonderful reason why Ottawa is…
The Country Fair
I grew up in the country so the Fair weekend was a pretty big deal. As young kids it was fun, and typically since our school was right beside the fairgrounds we…
Wordless Wednesday: From the Garden
Growing our own food, how satisfying is that?
Recipe: Perch on a Bun with chili-lime mayo and red cabbage slaw: Entry for Black & Decker #ultimatesandwich contest
When I was selected to participate in the Mom Central Canada and Black & Decker contest to create the Ultimate Sandwich with their new convection countertop oven I was thrilled. I love cooking…
Here and There – July
It’s been a surprisingly busy summer (well, maybe not a complete surprise, but I will say it’s mostly been busy from a ‘family/playing/vacation’ kind of perspective. Loving it!) but I’ve still managed to…
On The Farm
A favourite place of ours to visit with the kids is the Agriculture Museum right here in Ottawa. Since I grew up on a farm (my grandfather was a farmer and we had…
In the moments before sleep…
We have always snuggled, rocked, nursed or sang our children to sleep. It was one of those things we started that we never stopped, and really didn’t try hard to. As my children…
Activity: Circle of Fun
Sometimes, the most basic of activities create the most fun. This is one of those easy to prepare activities that the kids love. Start with a few pieces of construction paper. Fold into…