How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

You Can’t Do That In The Suburbs

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It’s pretty easy to get along with your neighbours in the Suburbs. A little common courtesy, a couple of friendly nods and how do ya’s go a long way!  Basically, manners people. Sadly, there appears to be a few people around here that didn’t get the message on how to thrive and be peaceful and happy in our sleepy little… View Post

And We’re Off: Turks and Caicos!

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We are outta here!  The whole family of four! We are WAY over packed, no little “carry on only” for us this time around.  The school has been notified, house sitter is tucked in safe and sound, and my family and I are jetting off to the glorious sunshine! For the second year in a row we are off to… View Post

Discovering Iguana Island: Turks & Caicos

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Turks and Caicos: Little Water Cay, locally known as ‘Iguana Island’ is a small island, or cay, in the Turks and Caicos.  It’s also home to the few remaining Rock Iguanas, an endangered species, that used to cover most of the islands in the Turks and Caicos.   What You Will See: *On this short little trip you will spot… View Post

I Am Guilty

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I am guilty. Guilty of putting too much food on my plate. Guilty of eating until I feel almost sick. Guilty of taking that dessert I just did not need. Guilty of occasionally forgetting how truly blessed I am. I have a healthy happy family who doesn’t have to worry about where that next meal is coming from.  As we… View Post

Winning At Thanksgiving

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Do you want to hear the truth about Thanksgiving?  It’s a whole lot of work revolving around one stupid bird.  Why does the turkey have to be so much work?  Every single time I host a big old family event it’s the same destructive pattern.  My magical turkey day prep;  it looks something like this: Cleaning. Stomping of feet.  (that… View Post

Bowling ~ It’s THE Thing To Do In Minden Ontario

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Cottage country is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the world…until it rains for 10 or 11 hours straight and your stuck inside said cottage with a gaggle of screaming kids.  When that happens, you need to get the heck out and DO something.  Anything!  So what is the thing to do when near the booming town… View Post

How To Pack For An All-Inclusive Getaway! #BeachesMoms

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Later this month we’re headed to Beaches Resort in the Turks and Caicos.  My family and I will spend 7 glorious days walking one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, eating in as many of the 20 restaurants as possible, splashing in the ridiculous number of pools, and finding new adventures around every corner.  Another reason for this… View Post