With 5 kids, my husband and I don’t get out alone much. Any other parent, especially new parents, will completely understand this. Summer is insane with all out of school and, although I love my wild things immensely, I crave solitude. As a result, my husband and I having a surprise hour to ourselves was […]
Garlic Scapes Pesto
My husband LOVES garlic. A lot. We use it almost daily in the household so we definitely had to plant it in our garden. Garlic is one of the easiest plants to grow, which was a bonus for me because my thumbs weren’t exactly green and our crop thrives yearly. I hadn’t originally known […]
30 Things I Learned By 30- #ThisIs30
This year I hit the big 3.0. For me, it wasn’t a milestone that I had feared but one I looked forward to. I’m not sure why but I’ve felt more comfortable since hitting 30 and, with that comfort and confidence, I’ve gotten it in my head that I can now impart advice. Stay with […]
Echo Verde- Becoming Fast Friends With “Slow Fashion”
I have become fast friends with “slow fashion”, thanks to Echo Verde. What is that, do you ask? Slow fashion is the movement gaining ground, realizing that we must consider the fashion industry’s impact on the environment. Those attuned to this deliberately take time in the clothing creation process to ensure fabricated garments have real […]
Nourish- My Word And Focus For 2018
My Word For 2018 Shithole! Just kidding. Too soon? As a Canadian, we can only shake our heads and feel sadness. Then make jokes, to cope with that. Word Over Resolution I wrote a New Year Word post previously, on my last blog, and decided I wanted to do the same thing this […]