Mommmmmm, I’m bored. mom, Mom, MOm, MOM! Can you play with me? Mom, lets go to the mall. Mom, can you take us for ice cream? Mom, we want to go to the movies. Hey mom, why are you locked in your room alone? Are you crying? Yup, it’s 6 weeks into summer break… Continue reading Summer Art Party
Tattoo Tuesday: San Francisco
What do you do when a friend sends you a message and says, “hey, lets get tattooed while we’re in San Francisco for 24 hours?!” well, you do it, of course. One of my absolute favourite things to do while traveling is to get a tattoo souvenir and so in all honesty, it didn’t take… Continue reading Tattoo Tuesday: San Francisco
Site Seeing In San Francisco #MandalaMoms
Being the totally spontaneous traveler that I am (NOT) I got roped in to adding a 24 hour hit and run blitz of San Francisco the day before I was due to check in for BlogHer ’14 in San Jose. Fun? Yes. Crazy busy? Yes indeed! Here’s how 4 gals on the fly had a… Continue reading Site Seeing In San Francisco #MandalaMoms
Fog Harbor Fish House San Francisco
Lets EAT! San Francisco is a foodie town. There are restaurants everywhere and it can be extremely hard to pick. We wandered down to the famous Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf for some more shopping. The pier is a tourist hot spot with views of the bay, shops, vendors, buskers, street art and of course… Continue reading Fog Harbor Fish House San Francisco
Roasting Marshmallows
Some of my best memories are sitting around a fire pit or camp fire talking with my friends. We would share tales of the tall and personal variety and of course the ever popular ghost stories. There’s something about being outdoors with nothing but your camping chair and your marshmallow skewer to protect you, listening… Continue reading Roasting Marshmallows
Dear Stella
Dear Stella, Today is your 9th birthday. Every year I think about how you came into this world on a summer day after 6 hours of labour and a doctor telling me, with the most unapologetic face, that it was too late to get an epidural. That also happens to be the moment your dad will… Continue reading Dear Stella
Spontaneity in San Fran
I am a type A. We can all agree on that. I function best from lists and organization and the ability to see what’s coming at me. So when I was asked to change my plans to add on a spontaneous night in San Fran and NOT have a hotel booked before I got… Continue reading Spontaneity in San Fran
Dirty Dishes: Green Smoothies 3 Ways
I am fanatical about green smoothies. What started out as a once in a while treat has quickly become a mid-day-on-the-go meal that I crave. I’m busy, you’re busy, we’re all freaking busy and to be honest, I don’t like wasting time sitting around eating when I have to get kids to school, dinner on… Continue reading Dirty Dishes: Green Smoothies 3 Ways
Dirty Dishes: Raspberry Feta Quinoa Salad
Helloooo July! It’s so nice to see you. I never truly feel like it’s summer until July comes and this year I really plan on enjoying some time in my or my friends backyard summer oasis. Yes, this is me inviting myself over to your house! I’ll bring food, I promise. I created this recipe… Continue reading Dirty Dishes: Raspberry Feta Quinoa Salad
Dear Brigette
Dear Brigette, Today you are 11, I am in awe of you and well kind of in awe of me for having made a human being who is now eleven years old. You came into this world on a bright summers day. The evening before you were born I fell asleep holding my belly and told… Continue reading Dear Brigette