My Motto for the Week
I have to keep telling myself this all week. It’s been a little wacky with school, house guests, visits, appointments, work stuff, finalizing exciting plans for the next few months and so on.…
Pedal For Kids Across Canada – How to Win, and How to Help
Want to help me virtually pedal my way across the country? You can! And the best part is, it’s for a great cause. Read more to find out how! The Canadian Tire Jumpstart…
Failed Words
I sat down to write a post about back to school. About my daughter starting full time. My son getting older and doing things today like learning to tie his shoelaces by himself.…
Gooey Garlic Bread
When I buy garlic bread at the store, I think it’s because I forget how easy it is to make it myself. Using chunks of pressed garlic, melted butter and a baguette that’s…
Playing Minecraft with the Kids
Minecraft is all the rage for many kids these days. It certainly occupies a lot of our conversations. I’ve written about engaging the kids in Minecraft activities that are offline but I figured…
Tips for Back To School Clothes Shopping with Value Village
We’ve covered school lunches on this blog, but haven’t chatted about clothing. There’s always a few new items I get for the kids each year, primarily shoes, and this year was no different.…
Coming Home
I was reluctant to leave PEI. For us, the vacation out East means there’s just the four of us, great food, fun family times, quiet times for everyone and more. It’s hard not…
The Importance of Dress Up and Pretend Play {Giveaway}
We’ve had our crowns, princess shoes, swords and shields for a few years now. Our dress up bin hasn’t always been the most organized, but it’s always been well used and loved. Pretend…
Easy BBQ Potatoes
Growing up, my dad always BBQed. And he’s probably the best at it. End of story. One of my favourite dishes he did was actually a side dish – easy potatoes cooked in…
