We’re getting closer to spring. Can I get a HELL-YEAH?! I swear, the only thing that gets me thru the winter is a little vacay to break up the monotony of snow and ice. It was SO DAMN COLD here last month. Like I mean, throw a cup of boiling water in the air and… Continue reading Kids On Vacation
Gluten Free Summer Camp Giveaway
March! Can you believe that March is when all the summer camps start opening up for registration? I had to get online before dawn to make sure I had a spot for the swim camp my kids love going to every year. PHEW! There’s nothing better than getting the kids up bright and early on… Continue reading Gluten Free Summer Camp Giveaway
Minted Walls
I don’t have walls. Wait, what? Ok, well, yes, I do have walls, I live in walls, of course. But they’re not my walls. I’ve talked before about how we sold our home that we lived in for 10 years in the hopes for new horizons and how living in a rental house is tough… Continue reading Minted Walls
Things to do in Calgary on Family Day
On Monday, in Alberta, it’s the annual Family Day holiday. First celebrated in 1990, it is a day set aside for families to focus on spending time together and it’s not a bad idea to have a break between New Years and Easter! We decided to hit the road and head west for our family… Continue reading Things to do in Calgary on Family Day
Happy Valentines Day
13 years ago on this day, he asked me to marry him. Don’t buy me flowers. Don’t by me chocolates. All I want is the love of my family…and to go snowboarding! We’re in the mountains today having a much needed family break and hanging with some friends. No fancy dinners or over… Continue reading Happy Valentines Day
It’s A Twin Thing
I know some people who have twins that look and act so much alike the parents have a hard time telling them apart. Others have twins that look and act like polar opposites. Twins that cannot be apart from one another for fear of total emotional collapse. Twins are a fascinating phenomena. Our twins are… Continue reading It’s A Twin Thing
11 Things People Ask Me About Tattoos
I have (quite) a few tattoos and with a lot of them visible I also get a LOT of questions as well as a lot of comments. I’m a nice gal so I really don’t mind answering them but really, how many times can a person be asked, “does it hurt?” So I decided to put… Continue reading 11 Things People Ask Me About Tattoos
Go Cut Your Hair
Here’s my number one tip for parents everywhere: STOP SAYING “DON’T”! The truth is, our innocent kids have not yet acquired the ability to hear negatives. Don’t touch that, turns into fingerprints. Don’t eat that, turns into teeth marks. Don’t fight with your sister turns into me screaming at them! When one of them tries… Continue reading Go Cut Your Hair
Confessions of an Evil Queen
“Come on mom, can’t we go back to Disneyland? We like our fairy-mother better.” Oh, ouch. I guess it is the sad truth. At home, I am the Evil Queen reigning over my kingdom, using my powers to force the four princesses to do my bidding. It’s a daily grind for my little Cinderellas as… Continue reading Confessions of an Evil Queen
Growing Up Princesses
“Sister, you must come with me to the castle, the ball is about to start and we need to make sure all the people are dancing.” “Oh yes, we must hurry before mommy calls us to lunch.” “Pick up your dress and find your squirrel. I have the birds and Woody and Jessie. Lets go!”… Continue reading Growing Up Princesses