As a family of five, we go through a lot of reuseable face masks each week and that means we wash a lot too. Using A Salad Spinner To Wash Face Masks A few years ago, I was coveting a foot pedal washing machine for our trailer and one day, I thought to myself, “Wouldn’t […]

This post was created in partnership with Kuma Outdoor Gear, all opinions are my own.  Sitting around the campfire is going to be a lot warmer, thanks to the Lazy Bear Heated Chair from Kuma Outdoor Gear. If you’ve been to any RV show here in Edmonton you’re likely familiar with the ridiculously comfortable Big […]

After this year, many families are looking for more affordable activities to get them out of the house. Kids Bowl Free is one activity for you to sign up with your family. Kids Bowl Free – Bowling Alleys Around Edmonton Kids Bowl Free offers children under 15, two free bowling games a day for the […]

The following is an excerpt from my theatrical song-cycle, Makings of a Voice. It’s a piece about motherhood and childbirth, maternal lineage, roots and rootlessness, and about the conundrum of being a woman in the contemporary world. This excerpt tells the (very true) story of the birth of my second child. SkirtsAfire Reimagined – Makings […]

The first time I became aware of period poverty was a few years ago when I watched a webisode from the NSFWomen series called “How Do Homeless Women Cope With Their Periods?“. This short yet impactful webisode (watch it here) interviewed several women on the streets who have used plastic bags, rags, and old pieces […]