NOAH: IN DEEP WATER?

I saw the Noah movie a week ago, and decided to let it sit and stew with me for a while before writing my thoughts. I’m not sure what I was hoping for- maybe an epiphany or maybe a memory lapse, but it seems I can’t shake Noah, and now everyone and their dog is giving...

Fabulous Friday: SPRING CHICKEN

Yeah, I’m certainly no spring chicken, but it IS now spring and I have an awesome chicken recipe to share, hence the genius title! I actually have three glorious recipes for you this fabulous foody Friday- hopefully at least one of them will tantalize your taste...

WITH FLYING COLOURS!

We did it. We passed the Canadian citizenship test with flying colours- (mainly red and white of course), and we are officially almost Canadian! Lyndon, Charlotte and I were beyond ecstatic yesterday after much stressing and a few sleepless nights readying ourselves...

CRAMMING CANADA

It’s finally happening— we are taking our Canadian citizenship tests at long last! Yes, we have been living here for 19 years, and yes, we do procrastinate, and yes, I should definitely be studying my Discover Canada study guide rather than blogging about it. But I’m...

Fabulous Fridays: BOUTIQUE BEAUTY

I realize my recent blogs have been somewhat mother of the bride and wedding themed (no duh!), but it’ll only be for the next couple of months, I promise 🙂  In fact, this little post is about my new favourite boutique. Yes, it happens to be in Montreal, and yes, I...

WEDDING PLANNING WHIRLWIND WEEKEND

This time last week, I was on a plane en route to Montreal to visit my daughter, Charlotte, and her fiancé, Ryan. I had my big pink book with my big ol’ list of wedding planning items, and quite honestly I didn’t know if we would get any of them checked off with our...