Who needs a head? by Chloe
Last summer we were enjoying one of our many picnics at Webster’s Falls. Chloe was 3 and John was 2. These top two photos were the first pictures Chloe ever took. Fairly centered, I think she did well. We’ll work…
Year 2011
Tot School: March Break Getaway
My parents invited my littles and I to their time-share condo in Collingwood, ON for a few days over March break. My sister and her five boys were there as well. What a getaway we had. There was craft time…
Simplify! My Office (Part 1)
(the wall art is my DH’s) Well if I was hesitant about the first assignment of Project: Simplify (the Master Bedroom Closet), I was crestfallen to hear that paper clutter would be the second challenge. My home is pretty organized.…
BecoPotty by BecoThings (+ Giveaway)
We received the BecoPotty by BecoThings as part of the Simply Baby Series from Fulton Sales, their Canadian distributor. I was ecstatic. When I was pregnant with our first, Chloe, I thought about EC’ing. I loved the concept and since…
A Visit from Patches the Bear
This is Patches the Bear. He arrived to visit our family on February 17th. His timing was perfect since February 23rd marked 5 years since we lost Isaiah in a miscarriage that broke our hearts. In 2009, I felt led…
Simple Homemade Lemonade
I love homemade lemonade and first started making it years ago after watching Barefoot Contessa do it on Food TV while entertaining. After tasting it, I’m hooked! Store-bought just doesn’t compare. Lemons Water Crushed Ice Super Fine Sugar KitchenAid Simple…
Tot School: Little Life Lessons
Washing Dishes Daily life is full of lessons and fun when you have tots. We washed the dishes (just the plastic ones), played with bubbles and enjoyed ourselves. They love water but even more than that, they love to help…
Reader Input: Choosing Paint
NOW *Update* After a compromise, we settled on Pumpkin Butter. Lowes has paint on sale this week…the paint I’ve been using to do the house. I have enough of the green left from my room to do our sitting room…
Simplify! Master Bedroom Closet
Participating in the first challenge of Project: Simplify! I tackled my master bedroom closet. The Details: My husband and I share a walk in closet, about 8’x5’ I’d say. The back half contains boxes that can’t go anywhere else. Sad,…
Depression Isn’t a Bad Word
Photo by Aelle This fall I was encompassed about by dark clouds. Thank you to those who took the time to comment or email me, sharing encouragement and personal stories. Sharing our stories brings depression out of the dark and…