Fire Prevention Week

(Updated for October 2024. Originally posted in October 2019) October 6th kicks of Fire Prevention Week. Children across the country will not only be learning about how to help prevent fires but also what to do if there is one. This is an important safety step for all children. Learning it, briefly, at school isn’t…

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Top5: Summer Vibes On NetflixCA (2024)

Don’t let all the back-to-school posts fool you, Summer is still here and there are still movie nights to be had! If you’re looking to curl up on the couch with some ice cream or set up a projector in your backyard with friends, here are a few movie and show ideas you can find…

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Top5: August Reading Round-Up

Been a hot minute since the last time we had a Reading Round-Up! Let me share a few of the books I’ve read recently and, by all means, share your recent faves in the comment section. Top5: August Reading Round-Up (2024) This Summer Will be Different by *Carley Fortune Novel, Romance, Canadian Set between the…

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Top5: Summer Dog Musts

Did you know that we have a dog? His name is Raylan and he’s an absolute menace! Spring is his naughtiest time of year (see: mud. MUD EVERYWHERE) but we’re currently mid-Summer and he’s living his best life. With Summer in mind, let me share my top 5 Summer Dog must-haves! Top 5: Summer Dog…

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Finding My Niche

It’s December ya’ll! How is it December? We’re barreling towards a new year and that calls for introspection. Fresh eyes. New outlooks! Finding my niche on this platform has felt like a near impossible task. When I started this blog I just wanted to write. I wanted to practice. I wanted to share. I had…

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Let’s Call It A Hiatus

Whew! That was a long break. It wasn’t planned but it was necessary. 2022 has been so busy and this Summer was an absolute whirlwind. As much as I love this space and enjoy social media, anyone following along so far knows it’s one of the first things I put down when things start leaning…

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Top5: Spooky Comedies on NetflixCA

As night rolls in earlier and magic fills the air a cozy tv night with a warm cider seems like just the ticket! So let’s get into my fave Spooky Comedies/Shows on NetflixCA right now! Top5: Spooky Comedies on NetflixCA Santa Clarita Diet (2017-19) TV-MA 3 Seasons (30 episodes) A family grapples with the realities…

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Top5: First Day of (home) School Activities

For those of us following a traditional school year schedule, Back To “School” is upon us! We start back on September 7th but many start earlier or even later. The first day is always a little trying. I always keep the first week low-key. My focus is getting everyone back on schedule (because let’s be…

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Top5: Summer Vibes on NetflixCA (2021)

The heat is finally here, but that kind of Summer are we having? The world is slowly and cautiously opening back up and I can hear the whisper of freedom floating on the breeze. Full on travel seems lofty and festivals seem like a distant dream, but friends and family seem accessible. The vibe I’m…

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Indigenous Canadian Educational Links

If you’re truly interested in educating yourself please try some of the links I’ve posted here for you. It is not the job of Indigenous Canadians to educate you personally. Many of them are sharing resources and pouring their time and effort into providing resources, but it is inappropriate for us to ask them any…

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