Category Archives: ramblings

smart-phones :: Burlington children’s photography

This morning I stumbled upon an article called “How to Miss a Childhood”. If you’re a smart-phone user, you might want to give it a read. It wasn’t exactly news to me, … putting my iphone down and spending time with my kiddos is something I have been conscious of lately. But this article reminded...

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[Winner Announced] “What you’re thankful for” Giveaway

I’ve just finished watching The Polar Express with my kiddos and I’m fresh full of holiday spirit. Of course that’s also due to the fact that so many of you left pieces of your heart on my blog today… and that just feels like Christmas! Many of you echoed each other’s thoughts, acknowledging that family...

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[CONTEST CLOSED] Giveaway Draw(s)!! – “What are you thankful for?”

Those of you who know me, or who frequent this blog, can probably guess where my next giveaway draw comes from… especially since I started off this little giveaway party by saying that I intended to acknowledge the “retailers I most appreciate and admire in this neighbourhood”. At the top of that list is my...

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[Winner Announced] “Favorite holiday Treat” Giveaway

Wow! You’ve all responded with inspiring suggestions for holiday treats and if I could get my act together, I would “get my bake on” and turn out a batch for one of the open houses I’m dropping in on this weekend. Might just have to wait until next week to give them a try. In...

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[CONTEST CLOSED] Giveaway Draw!! – “What’s your favorite holiday treat?”

Today’s giveaway comes from a favorite local product… Mabel’s Labels. I enjoy their innovative and everyday practicality. Growing-up watching Mom use a Sharpie to label each piece of clothing, I was happy to hear there’s a better way! We’ve Mabeled-up all the kid’s stuff around here. Makes it easy for camp and school. When my...

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