I’ve had three children now–two of my own, one stepchild–who have hit that crazy stage in their development when they’re curious about everything. Each has had their own endearing ways of observing the world and wanting to learn about all of it. My youngest, however, has turned out to be the one who will likely…
Put Away the Turnip, It’s Still Summer!
This morning my husband and I had the following conversation: Him: (cooking something in a crockpot) “I think I’ll add some turnip to this.” Me: “Nooooooooooooooo! Step away from the crockpot.” Now, I’m sure you are assuming I dislike turnip. You might even be wondering why I don’t want my husband to use the slow…
20 Ways to Reclaim Your Summer
Yay! Summer is officially here and the sun has finally committed to being in our lives for the next few months. I have to say, I adore our Canadian summer. When the sun is shining, I feel alive and energized and ready to have fun. Yes, as a mom of three, summer fun often involves…
22 Forty-Something Truths
Hitting our forties can feel a bit surreal. Sure, for many of us, our bodies aren’t what they used to be and neither are our minds. This can feel a bit like a slap in the face but now, three years into the current decade, I have to say, I quite like this current…
