less stuff,more travel
Every Thursday the lovely and talented Sarah from Journeys of The Zoo hosts a BlogLovin’ Blog Hop. Its always fun to join in and check out new blogs to follow. This week she has asked me to co-host with her.Whoo Hoo!How could a girl pass up an offer like that? No way, Jose!If you are … Read more
I was recently at my high school reunion in beautiful Montreal. If you have never been to Montreal, you must go. The food is great, the atmosphere is always joyful and the shopping is… well… the best. I loved returning to my old stomping ground and revisiting my Alma Mater – McGill University. One of … Read more
I wrote this post a few years ago and I wanted to re-post it as my FAVOURITE Laundry Sorter is BACK at Costco! So go now and pick yours up. It is has grey bags now but everything else is the same. I cannot tell you how excited I am about reviewing neatfreak! Heavy Duty … Read more
As part of a blogging challenge, I was asked us to blog about how we have taken something old and made it new. I wanted to share with my readers about a project. I chose a spray paint makeover because, though I have spray painted other things (like the lamp below) I have not done … Read more
I love camping… I mean I really love camping. I went camping as a kid with my parents right across this great white north. There is nothing like being outdoors, having a bonfire, going fishing, maybe some canoeing. Its all good. Fast forward to today and well I still like camping, I just like the … Read more
Every once in a while the universe comes together to produce a truly awesome event that cannot be missed. Then to add to it, it puts this event close to home and at a reasonable price. If you register for the early bird pricing its even better! Tweetstock is a ‘how-to-get-it-done” social media conference. It … Read more
Last week I had another sad reminder that life can be very unpredictable. A very good friend of mine lost her mother. She died suddenly and it came as a shock to her whole family. It reminded me of my father’s passing in December that was very similar. He was hospitalized on a Wednesday and … Read more
The weekend after Mother’s Day I am headed to my hometown (and favourite Canadian haunt) Montreal to connect up with my Beaconsfield High School friends. BHS is having another ‘All Years’ reunion and its going to be fun. I went to the last one five years ago and had a blast. The good thing … Read more