How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

Chasing Cars

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If you need me you can find me in the streets of San Francisco. I’m the one chasing cable cars, following the smell of fresh baked sour dough bread, eating all the fresh seafood I can handle, and listening to the waves crash along the side of a great big boat as we head out for yet another exciting adventure… View Post

Bucket List – San Francisco Baby!

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Do you have a “Travel Bucket List“?  A dream list, either in your head or tucked away somewhere on some pretty piece of paper.  A list of dream destinations you hope to one day have the opportunity to visit, explore and get to know.  I do, and I shall fully confess this little list of mine gets longer every year… View Post

Calling All The Bad Moms

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Calling all the failures, the Bad Moms, the frustrated women of the suburbs. Perfect mothers need not read on. Do you ever feel like a complete and utter failure. Like every thing you touch is a total disaster?  Then you will understand my feelings of last week.  You are my people. Here’s the thing.  Some days I feel like ….SuperMom…. View Post

Deep Breaths And Sweet Smells ~ $180 Giveaway

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I have a very odd fear.  It’s a fear that my house smells like dog.  Gross.  The problem?  My house does smell like dog.  My “puppy” is a 200 pound Great Dane named Watson.  He bounds through the house with no cares that he’s leaving a trail of muddy paw prints, slobber and puppy smell every where he goes.  He’s… View Post

Tattoos And Teens. Current Mood Frustrated.

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Current mood: Frustrated I just narrowly avoided having a very heated discussion with my teens about tattoos. Yes tattoos. Apparently “everyone is getting them“.  Yah, not in my house. Honestly I think the rules around here are pretty loose.  Family first.  Then school.  Sports/jobs are next and friends are extremely important too.  Respect your parents, yourself  and our few life… View Post

Welcome To CityWalk

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CityWalk in Orlando Florida is located at the entrance to Universal Resorts. In essence, this expansive area starts after you exit the hotels or parking garages and is hugged by Universal’s Islands of Adventure  on one side and Universal Studios on the other.  This lively space is a 30 + acres of shopping, dining and entertainment complex that welcomes you… View Post

Forty-Six Things

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Forty-six.  For years shy of 50?  Yes, today is my Birthday and this is what 46 looks like.  So how does a blogger celebrate?  By oversharing of course! This year I’m laying it all out there for the world to see; my dreams, my truths, my pride and joy, and even some of my deepest and darkest fears. Here we… View Post

Cottagers! Plan, Pack And Rejoice! It’s Almost Summer!

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Are you ready for it?  The first official long weekend of the summer is just around the corner and I can’t wait!  For many Canadians this means it’s time to organize the kids, pack up the house, throw everybody in the car and make a trip to cottage country. Sigh, is there a better place in the world?  Crystal clear… View Post

Universal Orlando – What To Know Before You Go

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Are you ready for an epic vacation for the entire family?  Then it might be the perfect time to immerse yourself into the world that is Universal Orlando Resort.  Comprised of two large theme parks;  Universal Studios Florida and the Islands of Adventure these two parks give you the opportunity to experience your favourite movies, superheroes, and television shows like… View Post