It’s funny how the mind plays tricks on you, isn’t it? At the start of May, I made a decision to go on a road trip by myself to a conference. It wasn’t close by. It took me nearly 7 hours to get to my destination. I listened to podcasts,…
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Curious to know how to make a Palm Sunday Braid? Take a look at this video for a step-by-step tutorial! I thought I would share this little video for all the mamas that want to make a special little decoration for Palm Sunday and beyond to Easter and the whole…
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Spending Easter Sunday at the Vatican is an experience like no other! Picture it: 2003, Rome. My husband and I were in our first years of married bliss, living in Milan and Easter in Rome was just a train ride away. People travel from all over the world to visit…
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As a writer, I tend to hold on to words. If they are in a little note from my kids, or a love letter from my husband, or a special birthday card from my mom and dad. Over the years, some Christmas cards and birthday cards have held special meaning…
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Make the most of the holiday season and spend quality time with your loved ones with our family advent ideas. It’s that time of year again when we are all getting ready for the holidays. As a Christian family, December 1st marks the beginning of Advent for us. Literally, the…
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It’s time to get spooky! Today, I’m recommending our favourite Halloween shows for kids. Take note and have a BOO-tacular time this spooky season! Well, Halloween is finally here and as soon as the boys get in from school, we will be celebrating! Our afternoons usually consist of snacking, costume…
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Social media makes it easier than ever to keep in touch with family and old friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. We can share status updates, photographs, and milestone events. However, are we sharing TOO much? This is officially the first day of school for many children in Canada. It’s about a…
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More than ever, my heart, my mind and my thoughts are with travelling. I recently read this quote: The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – Augustine of Hippo How perfect is this? Graduating from school is a big step in any…
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Now that my charity event is finished for another year, and Mother’s Day is around the corner, the only thing I could think of doing to celebrate is R-E-L-A-X. I’m sure a lot of mamas feel the same way. I just love enjoying the day with my boys and husband…
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Are you finding yourself with tons of chocolate after the Easter holidays? Don’t worry! My Easter Chocolate Fondue is a great (and tasty!) solution. I hope you are all had a wonderful Easter break. If you are like my family, we have an excess amount of sweets and chocolate in…