I never ever get bored of this view. My kids go to school just outside of the city limits and when I drive out to pick them up on occasion, this view takes my breath away every single time. I may complain about the long winter months in Canada but at least in Calgary we… Continue reading Life Is Good #99
Category: Daily Dirt
Dirty Dishes: Weekly Meal Plan #3
Ok, I didn’t intend for this to turn into a weekly meal planning thing but as long as you’re interested, I’ll keep it up. So that being said, here’s what we’re having for dinner this week. Monday Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore (purists are going to think this recipe is a total cheat but let… Continue reading Dirty Dishes: Weekly Meal Plan #3
The Elf Cometh
I know it’s only the middle of November and I should just calm the eff down but I got a reader request to write about Christmas traditions. Tradition by definition is a long-established custom or belief that has been passed on. Every family has a tradition that is passed on from generations before but I… Continue reading The Elf Cometh
I’m In The Picture (week 5)
Ok, I’m all caught up on this project. I never thought taking a simple picture of me with the kids would be so much work. It just goes to show how important this project really is and how easy it is to NOT be in the picture.
I’m In The Picture (week 4)
Telling the kids to “clean up” can sometimes turn into dumping and playing. I think it’s time for a pre-Christmas purge. What do you think? (a week late, I know. It’s been stressful around here but I’m still on it.)
Dirty Dishes: Weekly Meal Plan #2
I’m really happy that so many of you read, liked and even tried some of the recipes that I posted in my last meal plan. Thanks for the feedback! As long as you guys let me know you want me to post more, I will do my best to post my meal plans and recipes.… Continue reading Dirty Dishes: Weekly Meal Plan #2
I’m In The Picture (Week 3)
All 4 of our kids go to music class at MUSIC & PLAY. It’s a brilliantly run program that teaches all levels and ages how to play piano and the theory behind it. The program is 100% parented and requires daily practicing but it’s worth it for us, or rather me, to make that commitment.… Continue reading I’m In The Picture (Week 3)
Dirty Dishes: Weekly Meal Plan
Phew, doing a weekly meal plan for a family of 6 is hard work. Keeping it interesting and new is even harder. Since starting my weekly meal planning I’ve compiled over 120 weeks of meals. WOW. Impressive, I know right? But when you’re cooking for 6 people, you can’t get home at 5pm from music… Continue reading Dirty Dishes: Weekly Meal Plan
Life is Good #100
A while back I started gratitude journals for Brent and I and the 2 older kids. You can read about it more HERE. Sadly since life around here is in a transition of boxes and chaos, we haven’t quite gotten back into a routine of writing in them nightly or making the kids write in… Continue reading Life is Good #100
Girl Power
There has been a lot of talk about bullying in the news lately. Every week I turn on the TV and see another story about an extreme case of bullying that ends in suicide. The video of Amanda Todd’s story had me sobbing. I am heartbroken that children can be so devastatingly mean to each… Continue reading Girl Power