No one in my immediate family (or my husband’s) has a food allergy so we were very surprised to learn that our son is allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. It is something completely new to us but something we needed to learn about very quickly. Having a child with a food allergy is very … Read more
I’ve been doing a lot of shopping at our local farmer’s market. I love all of the fresh vegetables, locally produced meats, freshly baked bread and of course all of the homemade sweets. I always load up on tomatoes but often don’t use them all before they start to get too soft. Today I decided … Read more
We all know that protecting our skin from the sun is important but did you know that a recent study shows that Canadians require more education on sun protection? How much do you really know about selecting a sunscreen, how often to reapply and how much sunscreen to use? In this post, I will provide … Read more
I am always amazed when I see my son learn a new skill. He is two years old now so he’s growing more and more each day. As each day passes, I can see more of his personality coming through and it is so cute to watch! Although he can’t say “I’ll do it” yet, … Read more
I’ve talked about my husband and son multiple times on the blog but did you know that we also have two other family members living with us? Today I’m happy to introduce you to Ally & Iggy! Ally ‘Kat’arina (clever, right?) has been a part of our family since January 2007. She’s a sweet girl … Read more
Do you have a teen starting or continuing on in high school this year? Do you remember what it was like when you first started high school? Back when I was starting high school (21 years ago – yikes!), I had mixed feelings about making the transition. There was a lot of bullying at my … Read more