Confusion in my pantry…
My pantry is causing me great confusion!! But… Can anyone explain to me why I have 4 FAMILY SIZED super-duper huge mustards in my pantry when I rarely even use mustard?
Author Archives: Colleen ODea
{From My Kitchen} Tortellini Pasta Salad
I’m not a “foodie..” The fact is, I’ve never been that fantastic in the kitchen except for maybe a handful of things…and it’s not that I can’t do it…it’s that I don’t enjoy it! However, I have this salad and Continue reading {From My Kitchen} Tortellini Pasta Salad
Where Bloggers Blog…
I’m absolutely loving the Tumblr site “Where Bloggers Blog!” This was my submission…and I’m getting quite a kick out of seeing where other bloggers spend their time! Check it out @ http://wherebloggersblog.tumblr.com/
Miss Congeniality…
Have I mentioned I once won Miss Congeniality! Oh yeah. Way back in the days when you were allowed to run beauty contests at schools…somehow I got nominated…and won the consolation prize! OK…fact is…I DO have a lot of friends Continue reading Miss Congeniality…
{Wordless Wednesday} – Back to School
Spiderman’s Back to School Photo – First Day of High School. No other words are needed. (Hence, my first “Wordless Wednesday”)
Big Day Downtown – Experience It All…
My plan, as part of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s “Big Day Downtown” (an annual event where bloggers head out to explore Downtown Halifax with $150 pre-paid Visa card), was to spend a fabulous day with my kids…outside…meandering among the Continue reading Big Day Downtown – Experience It All…
Time plus nine…
It’s unbelievably hard to comprehend that summer is coming to an end. In some ways, I crave the routine and schedule…the kids leaving for school while I get a bit of work done…the hockey and riding and weekly coffee dates Continue reading Time plus nine…
Back to school supplies…
“If I had a kid like I used to be when buying school supplies…I wouldn’t have been too thrilled,” The Tall Blonde announced when returning home from picking up a few supplies last week. “What? You didn’t need the most Continue reading Back to school supplies…
Best of Halifax 2013…
Remember when I won the Best of the Coast award last year! How I was beat out by two awesome Fashion Bloggers to win Bronze and then realized that maybe I shouldn’t wear converse sneakers all the time but who Continue reading Best of Halifax 2013…
The Ugly Head…
“The Ugly Head” was first discovered while cleaning out a relative’s home. Made from a coconut from a vacation destination…with hanging shells for ears…its awful red lips and its beady little eyes peering into your soul…the story was told of Continue reading The Ugly Head…
Jordan Boyd #JB17
“You should use the 24 hour rule before you write anything,” my son said. It’s a hockey thing. When you’re upset or angry…have to speak to the Coach about something that’s bothering you, the rule is…wait 24 hours. Wait for Continue reading Jordan Boyd #JB17
It’s raining men…
Last night, while laying in bed on our final night in the little rented cottage…as the rain pitter pattered on my roof…it suddenly began dripping on my forehead! I was in the middle of a conversation with a boy when Continue reading It’s raining men…
Lazy days of summer…
While sitting at a rented cottage at Hubbard’s Beach…the still and quiet in the morning air…a cup of tea in my hand as the birds chirp and the soft breeze rustles the leaves in the trees above me…it’s pure bliss. Continue reading Lazy days of summer…
Another hockey invitation!!!
WOOOHOOOO Spiderman’s been invited to the Pre World Juniors camp in Lake Placid where all of the best will be playing in games against the USA, Finland and Sweden! Several scouts and coaches are keeping their eye on the Continue reading Another hockey invitation!!!
Ninety-Three Minions…
I was awoken by NINETY-THREE minions last night. Seriously…93 of the little yellow creatures, knocking me out of the deep sleep I was in. It was 2:38 when I heard the first sound. Mrrreeemmp. Followed by Mrrreeemmp THREE MORE TIMES! Continue reading Ninety-Three Minions…
Queen’s 23rd Update…
One of the things I enjoyed about this blog was my monthly “Queen’s Update.” Seeing the posts all laid out before me and what’s transpired in the month since I wrote them. Well, life got busy and while I’m told Continue reading Queen’s 23rd Update…
Something in the air…
This morning, I walked down the stairs and much to my surprise…as I opened the door to put out the dog…I smelled fresh air for the first time in FOREVER! A huge whiff of glorious air. My sense of smell Continue reading Something in the air…
Brad Marchand…
I’ll be the first to admit I was never a Brad Marchand fan. Maybe I didn’t like his style of hockey, maybe he reminded me of someone I knew, maybe I held him to the “Sidney Standard” which to be Continue reading Brad Marchand…
Potty mouth…
Maybe the potty mouth came with the potty training but I swear, I rarely cursed when the kids were little! When we were building our second house…everything went wrong from foundation to chimney. There were constant delays and we ended Continue reading Potty mouth…
Learning from the best…
This morning, I watched a boy…about six…peek through the “forbidden black curtain” as Nathan MacKinnon stepped off the ice and headed to the dressing room. “Nice jersey,” MacKinnon said with a hearty chuckle. “Want me to sign it?” With pure Continue reading Learning from the best…