Happy Birthday.
As I was getting Cash ready for school this morning, he looked up at the whiteboard calendar on the wall and said “Yesterday was fourteen, like my birthday, but January, so its not my birthday yet.” I...
View ArticleAnswering Questions Nobody Asked Me #1
Today’s question: Uninvited Answer: I’d assume that why one is told to stay away from milk would play a role in this answer. For instance, if you were told to stay away from milk it could be...
View ArticleAnswering questions nobody asked me.
I think one of my favourite things about the internet right now is how deeply we rely on it for inspiration, connection and advice these days. I mean, some of us (bunny ears) “old school” internet folk...
View ArticleAnswering Questions Nobody Asked Me #2: Quickies
Some questions are easier to answer than others. So here’s a few “quickies.” The Question: A: Ivory snow. The Question: A: Your local reservation? *subtle liberal judgement* The...
View ArticleHere, There, Everywhere!
Today on The Word On The Street, I wrote about my BEST JOB EVER designing a logo. (Spoiler Alert: It’s for my MOM!) I’ve also been working hard over at RenoMyLife.com to reno my life. Because, duh....
View ArticleHouston, we have a Bully!
I knew it would come sooner or later, of course as a Mom I was hoping later. For the past few months Cash has been telling me about a boy at school, one who since basically day one of JK has been...
View ArticleParty with me and @LoveCDNBeef
There are few things that Canadians like more than Beer, Coffee and Beef. We’re pretty big fans of a good old fashioned BBQ and I love me a good beef stew, especially at the end of a winter that seems...
View ArticleBullying Stops Here! My life with bullying, and RioCan’s new #RedDotSafeSpot
I always grew up thinking once I got braces, my acne cleared up and I was officially “an adult” that all of that highschool drama, closed-mindedness and feeling bullied by my peers would go away. What...
View ArticleI can’t believe I’m admitting this, but…
I really love Teen Mom. The show. This kind of feels like a confession, but its not really. It’s more of a declaration, and I’m going to tell you why. Back when I was twenty three, pregnant, unmarried...
View ArticleWho supports your motherhood? #TheMotherhood with Campbells
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but these days that couldn’t feel further from the truth. Raising my wild-haired crazy boys hasn’t always been easy, and without my immediate family close...
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How to Entertain Children With A Movie Night
Plan to entertain children with a movie night on a weekly basis. Pick one day a week to do a movie night and try to stick to that night. Children need routine and knowing when to expect a movie night...
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Where To Find The Support You Need From Home School Groups
Home school groups can play an absolutely vital role in allowing parents with homeschooling children to cope with what is always going to be a difficult assignment. There is so much that you will need...
View ArticleMy Morning was Made & It’s Game Day!
So this morning at 4:45am my little eyes popped open like it was time to get up. So frustrating since I still had 35 minutes to sleep before going to meet my neighbor to run. I swear that drives me...
View ArticleHave You Ever Seen a Turkey on a Bike?
So despite my completely unmotivated training week last week, we did have a great one otherwise.There was nothing especially eventful but here are some of the things that brought a smile to my face!...
View Article10 Ways to Get Out of a Running Rut
In response to the RUT I have been in I decided to put together a list of sorts on how to get past this Limit in my Running! Every runner, whether you are a professional or someone just starting out,...
View ArticleHappy 2nd Birthday to My Sweet Baby Girl and VO2 Max Interval to Start The Day
I can’t believe it – my sweet baby girl turned 2 today! 7 days old! 2 years old today! Happy Birthday my angel. I am not really sure where the time went. It seems that I was in the hospital just...
View ArticleMy heart goes out to Colorado
We’ve had a really busy weekend already here and I am wiped out! Got up again this morning at 5:40am. I am starting to get use to waking up early even on a weekend. Sort of Scary! Ran 10 miles with a...
View ArticleGood at Many Things… Great at None. Until now!
I know the title of this may seem a bit negative but really it isn’t! I have finally found that one thing at which I know I can be Great! I have always been one of those people that has had to try...
View ArticleNew Year, New Look
Welp friends, Christmas holidays are officially over, but all of the possibilities of a new year are upon us. I hope you all had a lovely holiday season filled with food and family, and if you’re in...
View ArticleI’m Over My Pity Party Now
Later today I’ll be making something I call Spinach, Beans, and Rice. Comes out like a big pot of stew, never comes out the same twice, and is purely made of whole foods. Other than burning it beyond...
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