Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving and joyful autumn! We’re thrilled to be back home in Southern Ontario after a summer filled with lake life and outdoor adventures. Over the past few days, we’ve been sprucing up the garden and getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving. Nothing says Thanksgiving like posting our latest pictures of those silly... Continue Reading →
My First Black Friday
In recent years, Canadians have been embracing the Black Friday frenzy, a phenomenon that was once exclusively American. My first encounter with this shopping extravaganza was during a trip to the United States for a hockey tournament over the American Thanksgiving Weekend - talk about a cultural shock!
Christmas Shopping Then and Now
Three anecdotes about Christmas Shopping now and in the not so distant past.
Christmas Photo Traditions
Christmas photo traditions including a composite picture, family calendar and photo Christmas cards.
The Greatest Salesman That Ever Lived
I take those sales calls because I remember the greatest salesman that ever lived.
The World’s Biggest Easter Egg
World's largest easter eggs, some roadside eggs, egg facts, trivia, jokes and quotes
I am The Little Red Hen
This pandemic makes me feel like The Little Red Hen
The “Fun Car” Road Trip
In our large family, we (well maybe JUST ME) enjoy taking family road trips. Whether it be a family wedding in another city, or a vacation at a cottage style resort, we load up the car with snacks and belongings and head out. Photo by Gerbiamas Ponas Stonys on Pexels.com Now that our children are... Continue Reading →
Online Education
What my four children have taught me about online education in high school and now in University - due to Covid-19 closures.
When University Students Return Home
Our University students are home while the whole world holds its breath.
At Times Like These
My husband writes about pulling together in times of difficulty
What will the future hold for us Social Distancers?
Light social distancing humour and positive news
Facial fashion when there are no N95 masks
Thinking about N95 masks and other solutions for those of us who don't have them
Some Slightly Positive Thinking
It's encouraging that people, businesses, governments and health care workers are doing the best that they can in the circumstances.
I Wish I had known it was Pi(e) Day
Keeping busy while social distancing