Embrace the riches of life
Terry Fox is one of the most inspiring Canadian Heroes I know. His passion, dream, determination, will and endurance are beyond admirable. Everyday he ran a marathon. Every day. He ran on lonely highways through the worst of weather, enduring … Continued
Remember the days of pink bathrooms, stiff plastic shower curtains, carpeted flooring?! and those floor to ceiling over the toilet storage containers? Well, we have been working hard to remove … Continued
It has been a warm, enjoyable summer and I’m savouring these days both at home and out of town before school goes back in…
Well, I guess it’s not too late for a wee summer craft. I saw ideas like this and this on the internet when I was searching for ideas for a “camping” birthday party, and I thought, if kids love making … Continued
We set up a tent, a wading pool, and Mark finished a playstructure that he was building for the kids, and voila, we have a “campsite”, a “lake” and an “outdoor adventure center”! The kids love making these candy skewers … Continued
One thing I love about summer is growing and eating. I was inspired by my mother-in-law’s potted herb garden, pictured on my last post. As we left their place just outside of Bellingham, we stopped at Trader Joe’s and I … Continued
It’s been exciting growing our very first garden. I’ve actually been surprised at how eager and involved the kids have been watching things grow, picking, and of course eating. We eat the zucchini raw, or baked into things like these … Continued
There’s that peacefulness before a party, before the guests arrive, when things are finally in place. The dollarstore had loads of Hawaiian goodies. The surfing station was ready to go. The decorations were hung, and then came the best part: … Continued
I was completely inspired by these young entrepreneurs. With the right ingredients, brainstorming and collaboration, careful preparation, good advertising, and a great sales strategy, profits can indeed be made. Now we are off to the candy store (the remaining change … Continued
We recently returned from a camping trip to Salt Spring Island, one of the larger Southern Gulf Islands. We were completely charmed by, the cheerful farms, the endless hills and fields outlining ocean views, the vineyards draping the hillsides, the bustling villages … Continued