There is something about the love of a family pet which helps us all to slow down if we allow it. In their innocent eyes we see an entity that fully trusts us, whom loves us unconditionally and even brings us laughter when we least expect it. I love my pets and openly admit their antics have me in stitches throughout my day. In 2009 just before Father's Day I fell in love with a brand-new Boxer puppy whom we knew HAD to become a member of our family. Miss Cocoa Bean has added ...
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Hide a Message in an Easter Egg Craft #BBFEggs
Easter is quickly approaching and I've been on the hunt for a cute way to tell our daughters how proud I am of them. I have been looking everywhere at Easter Egg Crafts and finally found something which I have changed up a bit to make it my own. I've combined the idea of dying and decorating blown-out egg shells and sending a message with this Hidden Message in an Easter Egg Craft! How cute is this? My kids will get to smash an Easter egg and find a message from us telling them something ...
Get Over Here & Congratulate My Folks on 50 Years of Marriage
50 years of marriage don't come easy! Imagine a time long ago, 52 years ago to be precise. You have a 16 year old girl who lives in South East London, England who may be called somewhat sheltered and naive. Her name is Rose and she is the eldest child and only daughter of a heavy-handed Roman Catholic Irish mother who knows her every move. Rose has reached the age where she's dying to go to the dances at a local church. After working her fingers to the bone at home to persuade her Mum that ...
Winter at Fern Resort in Ontario #FamilyTravel
March Break has come to an end, the kids are back in school and I'm reflecting on our time spend in a Winter Wonderland at Fern Resort in Orillia, Ontario. If you'd have asked me what my top 5 choices for March Break getaways were before our trip I doubt I would have listed one with Winter activities. Don't hate me, usually I'm longing for the sun but after a stay at Fern Resort that has all changed. Fern Resort is a popular destination among my friends in the Spring, Summer and Fall months. ...
Carnival Fantasy – A Cruise Ship For Everyone #CCLWinter
Just 5 days ago my husband and I stood on the sun deck of the Carnival Fantasy cruise ship enjoying a beautiful sunset together while our children were enjoying Camp Carnival. This was our first time cruising and although I'd done heaps of planning and research for this 5 day Bahamas cruise I don't think I'd really understood how much we would enjoy it. I have so much to share with you all, from the amazing food, to entertainment I foresee many articles here sharing our experiences. ...