As a family of four, living in Calgary (on mostly one income) we are really mindful of how we spend our money. We are also really conscious about saving money whenever we can.
This means we often price shop, purchase ‘new to us’ items, and we are always looking at ways reduce our household [Read more…]
The Twins at The Wood Carver’s House , in Radium Hot Springs, a few days ago
The twins start kindergarten tomorrow and, all I can say is, I’m just not even ready for it!
My neighbor told me, a few weeks ago, that her and her daughter are ‘ready’ and are, in fact, ‘celebrating’ the start of kindergarten. I gave this some serious consideration…and wondered if I, too, should have this outlook.
But, no…that’s just not my story.
We have worked so hard to give them a good, solid foundation. Really, the last five and a half years have led us up [Read more…]
This summer I turned 39 years old and, I’m not going to lie, I was a little sad about it.
Actually…I was a lot sad about it.
Because we all know what the next big milestone birthday is going to be, right?
Cry!
In case you’re not picking up what I’m laying down right now, here is the reminder my husband gave me in card- [Read more…]
Ever since my husband and I scored tickets to the Ellen Degeneres Show, the number one question I have gotten is, “How did you get tickets?” – so I thought I would write about it for you!
Here is the good news my friends – it actually really wasn’t that difficult. It just took time, patience, teamwork, and a little flexibility!
Periodically, the Ellen Show opens up their website to accept ticket requests for a select range of dates. That’s a [Read more…]
Here’s a funny story – Not that many weeks ago, I was on the verge of closing my Instagram account . I literally had a conversation with my BFF telling her that I have been thinking about shutting it down for a while.
The problem was that I just hadn’t been active on it for several years and thought I would focus on my social media faves… Facebook and Pinterest .
Fast forward to one-week later…I was at a dinner-party at my cousin, Meagan’s, house. I asked her opinion on [Read more…]
Living and raising a family in Calgary is expensive…especially if you have kids. Most of the parents I know are conscious about wanting to save money – and that’s why I want to tell you about my favourite used kid’s clothing, toys, and equipment sale here in the city.
Some of you may have heard me talk about my favourite local organization, TTMAC (the Twins, Triplets, and More Association of Calgary) before. If not, you can check it out here . Not only are they a wonderful organizing [Read more…]
Can we talk about birthday party loot bags for a moment? I really want to know if you ‘love them’ or ‘hate them’? Do you think it’s ‘taboo’ not to give them out?
The twins have a birthday party coming up and, to be honest, I’m not going to be providing loot bags this year. I’m kinda feeling guilty about it…but isn’t that kind of ridiculous?
The truth is that, since I went back to work [Read more…]
I have been a bad, bad blogger – Have you felt neglected?
I’m really sorry if you did…I have been thinking about all of you (and this beloved blog) so much for all of this last month! I have missed you!
The thing is, something really unexpected happened very last minute right as we entered the new year – I went back to work full-time. [Read more…]
After posting a few weeks ago about the ‘sorry state’ I was in when the twins started preschool , I thought I would give you an update on how things are going.
Really…I’m totally over it.
Of course when I think about their first day, it still tugs at my heart-strings a little bit, but I am starting to enjoy a couple of hours twice per week where I can nurture this mommy blog, work on my home-business, tackle errands, [Read more…]
Okay, I know that using the word ‘mourning’ is probably dramatic – perhaps ‘heart broken’ would be better?
Either way, my heart is aching a little.
I know that I’m not the first parent to send my first born to preschool…but I suppose it is ‘my’ first time sending my first (and last) born to ‘school’. Is this how it is going to feel every time they reach a new educational milestone? Ugh. [Read more…]
Hi! I’m Dionne – and, welcome to my mommy blog!
I’m a busy mom to kindergarten-aged twins, a small business owner, and a wife.
…and when I can, I try my best, to be a good friend!
I live in YYC (full-time) and the East Kootenays (part-time).
This is where you can find my adventures (and catastrophes) trying to manage it all and still hold onto a tiny sliver of my own identity…and sanity!
