Wild Washerwoman

While I do have a washer, dryer and other modern conveniences that prevent me from having to do my laundry by beating the clothes on a rock, today I felt like a Wild Washerwoman. I have never in my life done so many loads of laundry in one day! I will surely swoon at...

Waiting For “Dada”

I am convinced that babies can tell time. Well, at least mine seems to be able to, for each day at around 4 o’clock, Liam starts asking for “Dada.” Normally, Stuart arrives home from the University at about 5, and on most days, I try to make sure we...

Magpies are Charming, Dahling!

Mag.pie: One who compulsively collects or hoards small shiny objects. I’ve had this strange fascination with beads and shinies (as I like to call them) for many years now. Objects that glitter and sparkle in the sunlight are truly a joy to behold. After having...

A Piece From the Heart…

Today, I organised my scrapbooking supplies in order to prepare for upcoming workshops and crop nights I plan to attend this spring. While going through copious amounts of stickers, die cuts, pictures and other odd’s and ends, I came across a poem my Mother,...

In Case of Meltdown…Butterscotch Confetti

Have you ever had one of those days, where all you wanted to do was lounge on the couch, stuffing your face full of the best tasting, bad for you foods you could find? If you are a woman, and especially a Mother I’m sure the answer is a resounding...

You Know You’re a Parent When…

You hum the plink-plunky melody of your child’s favorite wind up toy in the grocery store line-up. Your idea of a fun outing includes going for milk at the local corner store, and a stop at the Instant Teller. A late night for you is 10:00 p.m. When you reach...