“Let’s move to Dubai.” I think I actually said those words. Words I never, in a million years, thought I would ever say. And yet I said them and here we are, living in Dubai, 11,185 kilometres from Edmonton. I never saw myself leaving Edmonton. I was born and raised there, my family is there; […]
Exploring Alberta Open Farm Days With The Ford F-150 Platinum
This past weekend was Alberta Open Farm Days and we explored some farms South of Edmonton while driving a Ford F-150 Platinum. Where We Went With The Ford F-150 Platinum Our plan for the day was to go to Sunny Hill Alpacas/Twisted Sisters Mill and then go from there once we knew how much time we would […]
Why I Buy Myself New Shoes Every March
I still buy myself shoes throughout the year, but March holds a special place in my heart. Next week would have been my dad’s 69th birthday – St Patrick’s Day, and he loved his green beer. Well, he just loved his alcohol. March 17th also marks 17 years since I last saw my dad. Why […]
But I’ve got so much stuff to get and you won’t let me get it
Within the last week and a half, we’ve had several things come home for Carter to buy and even more requests to buy the latest toys. And he wants it all. It’s spurred the conversation of allowance, chores, saving money and of course need vs. want. The first one was the book order, with several […]
Failing as a parent? No not really..but sometimes it feels like it
It’s those moments where you feel like you’re the only one who feels like they are failing as a parent. Like dear god how am I going to survive this parenting thing and how does it look like everyone else has it together?! My kids spend way too much time watching tv, like seriously thank […]
