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Top Five/Bottom Five: The Condiment Edition

I live in a family that adores sauces. In fact, you could say sauces are our jam. (What? I like bad puns.)

So I figured it was high time to discuss condiments, a topic I…

NaBloPoMo: That’s A Wrap

Another November full of blogging and reading and commenting is behind us. It was a lot of fun. In fact, I’d say this was my favourite NaBloPoMo yet!

I’m on the fence about whether I’ll…

Blogging, NaBloPoMo
Dec, 02, 2024
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NaBloPoMo Giveaway #4: Coffee + Chocolate

Today is the day! We wrap up a month chock-full of reading and writing and commenting. Congratulations to all my fellow NaBloPoMo participants, a hearty thanks to San for organizing such a fun annual…

Giveaway!, NaBloPoMo
Nov, 30, 2024

Happy Things Friday: 29 November

We’re on the cusp of what feels like the official start of the Christmas season (1 December) even though our family has been listening to Christmas music for a month, watching Christmas movies, and…

Demerits and Gold Stars: October– November

First – a very Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in America. While you’re eating turkey and watching parades it’s just…a regular Thursday in my part of the world. I hope the food is…

Introducing Ferrari + Saying Goodbye to Meatball

I have pet updates!

First, a warm welcome to Ferrari – Indy’s first ever pet fish. He is in love with this little guy and checks on him constantly. We had the tank all set…

Family, Life, Parenting
Nov, 27, 2024
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Time To Party: Recapping Indy’s 10th Birthday

If you’ve been reading this blog for a few years, you know kids’ parties aren’t my favourite way to spend an afternoon. I find them overwhelming – so much noise! so much mess! -…

Top Five/Bottom Five: The Condiment Edition

NaBloPoMo: That’s A Wrap

NaBloPoMo Giveaway #4: Coffee + Chocolate

Happy Things Friday: 29 November

Demerits and Gold Stars: October– November

Introducing Ferrari + Saying Goodbye to Meatball

Time To Party: Recapping Indy’s 10th Birthday

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