Living Creatively, Living the Dream
There’s actually so much distance between me and the current first place blogger in the “Circle of Mom’s Top 25 Canadian Mom Blogger” contest…that I actually have to do math. Like…long division kind of math!! And we all know how much Continue reading Why I write…
There’s nothing like getting new business cards! Your brand new title clearly listed on 3.5 x 2 inch cardstock…all lined up neatly in that blue cardboard box! The smell of fresh printing bringing you back to the days when your Continue reading New Business Cards!
We have a saying in our house…”you have a voice” and “your voice matters.” As a divorced mom, I learned the hard way that my children have a need to be heard. They need me to listen to them. They Continue reading You have a voice…
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?
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
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/
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…
Spiderman’s Back to School Photo – First Day of High School. No other words are needed. (Hence, my first “Wordless Wednesday”)
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…
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…
“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…
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” 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…
“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
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…
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…
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!!!
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…
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…
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…