42: The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything.

42 things I've learned in 42 years: Karma always works, for better or for worse. A good mascara and the right shade of lip gloss can make you feel like a star, even when you feel like a burned-out black hole. Mom was right, my face did … [Continue reading]

Indoor Versus Outdoor Egg Hunts

I know you were all on the edge of your seat, wondering how those fake eggs worked out, in terms of colouring. I think they turned out very well: They were a bit messier than working with traditional … [Continue reading]

Fun Alternative To Easter Eggs (“Dairy Eggs?”)

It's not like I didn't realize that Easter was this weekend, but I've been putting off any preparations for it. We were out of the country for Easter last year, and so missed our traditional egg hunt/ chocolate feast. Since we don't take the children … [Continue reading]

Accomplishing Things and Reading Motivational Quotes

You guys, the Mayday tree is budding, the tulips are up, all sorts of hardy plants - yarrow, daylilies, ornamental sage - are making their appearance in my backyard, and today it RAINED. Do you know how rare it is to get rain in Calgary in April? … [Continue reading]

Spring Break in Mexico! Busting Loose!

Hi! Happy April! Can you even believe it? We spent a week of Spring Break in an all-inclusive in Mexico, and now I am completely spoiled. The whole trip was perfection; we went with another family and all eight of us get along like a house on … [Continue reading]

Tale As Old As Time

Oooh, the new Beauty and the Beast movie is out! I can't wait to see it! I say this in theory, in reality it will probably be months before I actually see it. Revised statement: I can't wait for it to be on Netflix so I can watch it in the comfort of … [Continue reading]

Penne for Pi Day

Happy Pi Day everyone! This year the grade sevens were really learning a lot about pi, and calculating circle area, and discussing how pi is actually calculated and how for every circle - every one! - pi is equal to the circumference divided by the … [Continue reading]