by Raylene | Sep 6, 2011 | Why Do We Do That
Today is the first day back to school in many places across Canada. We’ve been back to school since last week (Wednesday and Thursday). But I know that no matter when the first day of school is, or what level of school it is, there’s always that extra bit...
by Raylene | Sep 3, 2011 | Woman's Life
Recently I felt it again. This funny ache in my heart. Not as in some sort of health condition. But this pang of emotion and hurt that I have had a hard time putting my finger on. I can’t decide if it’s longing, or regret, or grief, or maybe even...
by Raylene | Aug 31, 2011 | WeirdWednesday
I’m confused… We saw this sign while we were out last week in Lethbridge. I’m serious! You can’t make this stuff up! Honestly, at this park, there’s also a Unicorn X-ing sign, another sign like this with “X-ing” under the...
by Raylene | Aug 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
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by Raylene | Aug 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
I know how much planning my family dinner menus has helped in the past, so I decided to pick up Menu Plan Monday again. To ease my way back into it, I am planning THEME NIGHTS, to make coordinating the meals and coming up with ideas a little easier for me. What I...
by Raylene | Aug 27, 2011 | Adventures, Mom's Life
alternate title: Proof Positive I’m NOT a Bad Mom The day before yesterday evening my youngest son raced into the kitchen through the back door with a pool of blood in the palm of his hand, one tine of a heavy-duty staple fully embedded in the fleshy part of his...
by Raylene | Aug 23, 2011 | WeirdWednesday
It happens little by little. They sneak up on you, as you innocently go about life, completely unsuspecting of the advancing onslaught. What’s even worse is that this advancement is meticulously planned to take place over the course of YEARS. Careful...
by Raylene | Aug 21, 2011 | weird
Often when I go to Wal-Mart these days, I’m given a survey code on my cashier receipt. The survey code allows me the opportunity to go to an online site to fill out a survey about my visit to Wal-Mart. Have you seen these? They are printed on your receipt and...
by Raylene | Aug 19, 2011 | Romance
I’ve wondered about how much is appropriate for me to say about romance on a usually-family-friendly blog. I know that a large number of my readers come from relatively conservative backgrounds. I, myself, tend to lean toward the conservative side, and...
by Raylene | Aug 17, 2011 | Food, Reviews, summer
I REALLY enjoy summer time cooking, so long as it doesn’t involve too much cooking (ha)! Summer is all about grilling on the BBQ or cooking over camp fires. There’s nothing quite like a fire-roasted hot dog or hamburger, in my book. Without a doubt, and...