Yesterday, I attended a human trafficking presentation in my local community. I thought of bailing, putting my head in the sand, and just pretending this sort of thing doesn't exist, but I didn't feel like that was quite the right approach. My oldest daughter is approaching 13, and we've had countless conversations already about appropriate… Continue reading Works-for-Me Wednesday: Tech Check Ins
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Thankful Thursday: Modern Medicine
It’s Thankful Thursday! I know I haven’t posted anything for Thankful Thursday in a long, long time, but this week, with a bit of extra “reflecting,” I reminded myself just how important a regular gratitude practice is to me (more on that later). So … I’m back with another Thankful Thursday post! When considering exactly… Continue reading Thankful Thursday: Modern Medicine
Works-for-Me Wednesday: Plan Meals Once
At the end of the summer, prior to the new school year beginning, I sat down with the kids and we made a weekly meal plan. Our plan was quite extensive, but also repetitive, as we planned our breakfasts, our snacks, and our suppers. I really wanted to plan breakfasts this year as I wanted… Continue reading Works-for-Me Wednesday: Plan Meals Once
Denim Dog Toys
Treat your pooch to a handmade (up-cycled) denim dog toy, handcrafted by Mack and Madi! These are excellent for a good old fashioned game of tug or for independent play / entertainment! You could even tuck in a few treats for some extra excitement for your doggy friend! Small - $3, Medium - $5, Large… Continue reading Denim Dog Toys
Our Kindness Elf, Sarah, is Back!
Today, when the girls wake up, they will discover that our kindness elf, Sarah, is back! Sarah’s been a fixture in our lives now for a VERY long time. I wrote my first Kindness Elf post on this blog back in 2015 (you can find it here if you’re interested). Typically, she returns each December;… Continue reading Our Kindness Elf, Sarah, is Back!
A Must Watch: selfless
So this is important … I mean REALLY important … that’s why I’m sharing it … it’s a MUST share … a “you can’t just keep this to yourself sort of share” … every teacher should give it a listen, every mom (and probably every dad) should listen in too, every leader, every coach … … Continue reading A Must Watch: selfless
Hockey Equipment Drying Racks
With the kids back in school for the last month (all of them now, since our youngest is in grade 1), I’ve been starting to sneak in some little carpentry projects into “the cracks.” This is something I used to do way back when … but haven’t taken time for in YEARS! My skills are… Continue reading Hockey Equipment Drying Racks
Off to New Pastures
On September 23, 2023, we sold our first horse. She taught me so much! Here are my musings: Cricket Before you, I didn’t know horses stomped their feet or pawed when they were bored or impatient I had no idea how sensitive horses are to even the tiniest bug I didn’t know about incessant tail… Continue reading Off to New Pastures
Alphabet Drawings
My kids have always been the crafty, drawing type, but my youngest is really getting into it lately ... she's 5, turning six on September 1st. In a recent YouTube search for some simple how-to-draws, we came across this playlist on Art Hub for Kids (a resource I adore and have used countless times over… Continue reading Alphabet Drawings
The Gift of This Day
Days like yesterday warrant some reflection … some extra thoughtfulness … some extra gratitude … Yesterday, we attended our first North East Riding Club meet in Nipawin. To be a part of something so special is a gift … The time and energy and effort invested to attend these events is considerable! There’s sacrifice …… Continue reading The Gift of This Day
Our Life Well Lived - Leanne Hintz 