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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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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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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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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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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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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If you’re a Forces Family you know full well that Posting Season is kicking off. In the time of the Rona it’s especially frustrating to be hauling your cookies (and all of your belongings) cross country, but as you know, the choice isn’t ours. As much as I love a good road trip, with 4…
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After forcing B to rewatch all of Derry Girls with me, it got me thinking of all the Irish turns of phrase that I adore. If you’re like me and enjoy the occasional UK show you’ve probably stumbled onto a few you like as well. Obviously, we have our own version of some of these…
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In honour of Black History Month, this Reading Round-Up is all about Black Canadian Authors! It’s not always easy to find a readily available list of children’s books written by Canadian authors specifically let alone Black Canadian authors but they are out there and doing really wonderful work. If you’re searching for representation or to…
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Representation of Black women in film is getting better but it’s still heavily biased. Show me our nerds, geeks, techies, and fangirls. Our cosplayers, designers, painters, and illustrators. Where’s our writers, storytellers, tap dancers, and chefs. Our entrepreneurs, our scholars, our mathematicians. Our fun girls, our funny women. Our deaf women, our blind women, our…
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