It occurred to me yesterday, as I was baking muffins at 6:30 in the morning, that my children are exceedingly spoiled. I might go so far as to say that my husband is, as well. Of course, anyone who knows me would think that is probably a rich … [Continue reading]
Nicole’s Favourite Things: The Thankful Edition (sort of)
October 5, 2018 by
Yesterday I learned that it was National CB Radio Day - 10/4! That was a cheering discovery, and if I was a trucker in the 1970s, my handle would be Red Pepper. Speaking of which, it's funny; the song Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode, a song I … [Continue reading]
Reach out and touch someone
September 28, 2018 by
This is a thing that actually happened at Superstore this week: behind me, unloading her groceries, was a mom with a small boy, around aged two, eating one of those free cookies the bakery gives any child under 12. Behind HER was an older lady, who … [Continue reading]
Let them eat really pretty cake
September 21, 2018 by
In case you were waiting on the edge of your seat, yes, I did survive the seven-hour-ten-teen-boys birthday party on Saturday. More than that, it was probably the lowest-maintenance and most-enjoyable birthday party ever given in my house. Literally … [Continue reading]
It’s Apple Season! And Snowman Season!
September 14, 2018 by
Ah, fall. The season of colourful leaves, crisp air, apples, and this: Snow! Well, to look on the bright side, it's just a dusting. I feel like the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who love and embrace summer with all … [Continue reading]
One Thousand
September 7, 2018 by
Can I Get A Witness I can hardly believe this, but this is - get ready for it - my ONE THOUSANDTH POST. One thousand posts. Can I get a medal or something for this? Very few people old-school blog anymore, but I am glad to have this diary of my … [Continue reading]
Nicole’s Favourite Things: August 2018
August 31, 2018 by
The thing about writing an old-school blog for ten years (TEN YEARS, PEOPLE) is that I receive a lot of pitches from people who have clearly never read my blog. This is to be expected; PR people aren't exactly scouring through archives to find the … [Continue reading]
