The Stages of My Mind When I travel
WE LEAVE FOR DISNEY TOMORROW! Yes, That needed to be in all caps. I am super excited. The kids are super excited (the eldest has slept worth nothing all week but at least…
Recipe: Apple, Onion and Rosemary Pork Roast
When I make dinner for a small group of people, I usually try to experiment with some new recipes. I’ve made pork tenderloin and boneless roasts before and have almost always used some…
Family Travel: Winter at Chateau Montebello
It’s no secret that my family loves travelling to Fairmont Chateau Montebello. In 2014, although it wasn’t planned, we ended up there three times! The kids now request to go constantly (and worse,…
Healthy Snacking (Subtitled: Please help cure me of my Chicago Mix Addiction)
Since having kids, we eat our supper rather early. We wait for Andy to get home, but I usually have him message me from the bus and then I start making supper to…
Minecraft LEGO: Videos to Enjoy
The kids just discovered something that is rather exciting in their life, so I thought I’d share it for you and your children as well. The LEGO Website has a whole section dedicated…
Parenting – Technology and how quickly it changes
My youngest turns 6 next month. My eldest just turned 8. I haven’t hit double digits. I don’t have a preteen in the house. I have two loving, active, sweet children who need…
Now your kids can find Carmen and get dysentery too!
The big news (well, in my little geeky world) last week was the release of old school games that many of us played as kids online. We’re talking Oregon Trail, Castle Wolfenstein (uggg…
The Big Reveal for the Kids: We’re going to Disney World
After being a parent for 8 years, it’s time. We are bringing the kids to Disney World this month! This is a secret we have been keeping since May and finally told them…
2015: Goals and Planning
Oh hi blog! How are you? Yes, I have been absent, but with good reason. We celebrated Christmas, then traveled to see family and celebrate some more. Then it was the New Year,…
A Simple, Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve isn’t exactly a crazy party in our house. Andy and I do make a point of staying up until midnight together to wish each other a Happy New Year, a tradition…
