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Happy Things Friday: 16 October

  • Happy Things Friday
  • Oct 16, 2026
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On paper, our week looked like it would be relaxing. It didn’t end up feeling that way! Last Friday afternoon John got home from Helsinki, and we celebrated by going to bed early (I was tuckered from a very busy week full of commitments/solo parenting, and John was jet lagged; we were both asleep by…

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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week 2

Woot, woot. Another week of walking is in the books!

:::Week 1 Recap:::

BLOG FRIEND WALKS

First up this week, it’s Sabine joining in from the Netherlands.

I did take at least 3-4 walks either with our daughter…

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  • Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise
  • Oct, 15, 2026
  • 19 Comments

Recent Frugal Wins: Christmas PJs, Greek Yogurt, and Gift Bags

I’m popping by with another random assortment of frugal wins!

I used gift bags as shopping bags. A few weeks ago I was at Dollarama with Belle, and we were picking up a few fall…

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  • Frugality
  • Oct, 14, 2026
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Do We Really Need a Warning Label on Shredded Coconut??

I’ve been feeling a bit grumpy (?), conflicted (?)… I don’t know exactly what I’m feeling, but I have thoughts about Canada’s new front-of-package nutrition warnings. Let’s discuss!!

To me, it’s reminiscent of the introduction…

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  • Food, Random
  • Oct, 13, 2026
  • 37 Comments

Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving

In my part of the world, it’s Thanksgiving.

Gratitude has become a big part of my life over the last few years, and it’s changed how I approach this holiday. Pausing to give thanks feels…

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  • Gratitude, Holidays
  • Oct, 12, 2026
  • 27 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 9 October

Wow. Canadian Thanksgiving really crept up on me this year.

John arrives home later today from a work trip to Helsinki, and tomorrow my father-in-law arrives for a week-long visit. A turkey has been…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • Oct, 09, 2026
  • 42 Comments

Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week 1

The first seven walks are in the books.

This iteration of Cool Bloggers Walking Club has felt a bit overwhelming to me (as a participant, not as the organizer). I’m not sure why life…

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  • Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise
  • Oct, 08, 2026
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