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Vegetable Garden Prep
With the weather warming up and the sun shining (and while social distancing), our focus has been on getting our garden ready for planting. There was already a fenced off area of pebbles…
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Teaching Our Kids To (Not) Share
When we teach our toddlers to share, it’s often related to a few different scenarios. We teach them to share their snacks, we teach them to share space, and we teach them to…
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All You Need Is Love
If a relationship could have a theme song (really, who says it can’t?), this would be ours. I can say with certainty that my husband has always been a Beatles fan – his…
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Rethink Your Clothing Habits
In the past, I would find myself inevitably standing in front of my closet every year, staring at it in disbelief. How did I have so many clothes, again? I had just donated…
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A Return to Running
Before I had children, I loved to run. I really, really, loved to run. I would lace up my runners, head down our quiet street, and be on a path along the river…
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Setting Intentions for the New Year
Most people agree that the start of a new year is a great time for a little self reflection. As the year draws to a close, carve out some time to set some…
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Intentional Holiday Gift Giving
Ah, the holiday season. A time filled with festive gatherings and amazing food. A time of giving and celebrations. And gifts! So many gifts. Unfortunately, it’s also very easy for it to become…
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Aligning Your Actions With Your Priorities
A few years ago, my family and I were living in a cozy home in a subdivision. It was a nice neighborhood, a mere five minutes from any store or restaurant we might…
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Transitioning to Shampoo Bars
Making my own soaps is on my list of skills I want to acquire to lead a more self sufficient life, but until then, I have a favourite local soap maker I visit…
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Forest Scavenger Hunt
If you’re looking to add some variety to a walk through the woods, a forest scavenger hunt is a great way to do it! My boys really enjoy doing forest scavenger hunts.…
Slowing Down Life While Chasing Two Toddlers
