Image Courtesy of buzzfeed.com Growing up, my step-father had an amazing green thumb and we all much enjoyed our fresh produce. I of course did not pick up on any of his skills! I can barely keep a house plant alive! Green thumb or not though, I am determined to get my grow on! I live in the prairies of northern […]
Composting is a key component to successful homesteading. Think of all the daily kitchen scraps wasted! Start your composting bin to repurpose those scraps into your very own affordable – truly organic – fertilizer! There are many ways to go about this, but I’m all about simplicity, cost efficient and space savvy! After a bit of researching this is what I have […]
I remember being spanked 2 times – there may have been more, but this is what I remember. The first time was when I was about 5 years old. The neighbourhood of parents brought me to our front door and told my mother of my inappropriate behaviour in the courtyard park. I and a friend had been pulling our pants down […]
January 26 is Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day, and this one hits close to home for our family. Our oldest daughter, Natali, was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease when she was just 4 months old. It was without a doubt the hardest thing we’ve ever had to go through. With ongoing efforts from her medical team at BC Children’s Hospital and the support of […]
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings 10 – 12 Taco Pasta – Need we say more!! INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef 1 package taco seasoning 2 cups water 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni Pepper Salt PREPARATION Brown beef […]
When you buy bananas, do you avoid the ones with brown spots on them? What about people? If they drive a piece of crap or live in a trailer park – or on the street… If they have a scar on their face, purple hair, tattoos, piercings…. will you make the same effort to befriend them? Is your glass half […]