Bloom Where you’re Planted
There are my mother’s familiar words. I heard them dozens of times while she was trying to guide me through my late teens and twenties. I lived and travelled to many places, always searching for something —
It’s in you to Give
Blood. We have, we need it, we make it for free. People need it — we have to give it. Pete gives blood every 56 days on the day. He hates to miss a day because that
Happy Father’s Day Anniversary
This year Father’s Day and our Anniversary fell on the same day. We celebrated Sunday, June 21st all together as a family. COVID also kept us pretty close to home.
Urban Hiking
Our friends, Evan and Sarah, invited us on a hike with a caveat, we won’t be leaving town. And it was terrific. Pete and I strapped June into the carrier and headed to Fairfield where we could
Sunday Night Couch Time
We like to relax on Sundays. Well, Pete and Sarah like to relax and sometimes June is in agreement. Here’s a one minute video of some family time on the couch. We have strategically boxed June in.
Furey Wilson Family 10K
Staying inside during Covid-19 is hard! Our family loves to be outside and we live in a small condo downtown and crave nature time. Pete and I realized quickly that our gym shoes had been locked at
Chocolate Chip Cookies – vegan with oatmeal
I love chocolate chip cookies. They are a comfort and a delight. I think that baby June was growing entirely on chocolate chip cookies for the last couple of weeks of the pregnancy. INGREDIENTS sugar/fat base flour/add-ins
No Need to Knead – bread recipe
There is a world wide shortage of yeast because nearly everyone wants to be baker! My mom shared this super easy bread recipe with me. There are 4 ingredients and as many steps. Kneading is replaced with
An intro to the Enneagram – nine types and description
“You must give to the giver”, my dad always said. He was referring to ‘Type 2- The Giver” or “The Helper” of the Enneagram personalty mapping tool. I’ve been learning a lot about the tool recently. I’ve
2020 Watch List
A list of shows that Pete and I have watched together and feel they are worth sharing in no particular order. Title Desc Platform Sarah Pete Formula 1 Series.Real Formula 1 footage, interviews of drivers, owners, families.
Happy Beetroot Birthday – a vegan chocolate cake suitable for a one year old and her parents
This cake is the perfect level of sweetness to introduce our baby to the sweet delight of chocolate! My husband and I prepared this for Baby Juno, and she loved it — of course. She has never
I have a COVID Hair Cut. My Husband Cut It.
I have curly hair and I always struggle to find a great cut! Except Denika Black in Halifax she kept me happy and returning every time. Alas, she left the haircutting world to become a nurse. She’s
Re-use. Good Bye Paper Towels. Hello Cotton Flannel
Beautiful cotton napkins, that’s what I need! I can re-use them, wash them, reduce paper towels and support an environmentally friendly footprint at our home. I dream up the napkins, dark colour with a fun flowered pattern.
Botswana: It’s Time to Get It On
“I will stand erect and continue to penetrate you with the messages.” Botswana is getting it together – African style. Time is not a linear concept in Botswana but it is respected as a spatial suggestion. Heat
Talk Soccer to Me – Victory for Female Striker in Botswana
Female striker breaks gender barriers on Botswana soccer field. Join her international team and experience the exhilarating rush of the game, the infectious camaraderie of the players, and the mouthwatering aroma of a traditional braai. Don’t miss