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16 Scary Books to Read in October

flat lay of two books: What Big Teeth and Ring Shout

Autumn means pumpkin spice, warm clothes, and scary books. The evenings are getting darker in Edmonton/amiskwaciwakahegan, and colder. It's a perfect opportunity to snuggle down into my pillow fort and scare the pants off myself. Even if you don't get to ALL of them, you can at least put some on your TBR list. TheyContinue reading "16 Scary Books to Read in October"

Family Scrapbook Tradition

FAMILY SCRAPBOOK TRADITION HOW IT STARTED Christmas 2016 is the date of the first scrapbook. That much I know. I asked everyone to either write their favourite thing(s) about Christmas or something you are grateful for on Christmas. I think my plans were initially to create a book every December holiday we spent together. ThatContinue reading "Family Scrapbook Tradition"

Daily Pages – My New Creative Habit?

Daily Pages - My New Creative Habit? I joined a Daily Pages challenge in September. This is my experience with the Challenge, and a little bit about my current feelings and future in scrapbooking. What are Daily Pages? Daily Pages are a “creative self-documenting habit” started by rukristin. Their purpose is to help you cultivateContinue reading "Daily Pages – My New Creative Habit?"

Autumn in Edmonton

This is just an excuse to post some of the photos I have taken recently. They aren’t great photos, but thankfully this isn’t a photo blog! I love to explore Edmonton throughout the year, but it really comes alive in the fall. The leaves start to change colour, the golden hour is warm and cozy,Continue reading "Autumn in Edmonton"

Third Quarter Books (2021)

Looking back at my summer of books, I can't say for sure if it was typical or not, in terms of sheer numbers. But I will say that I read loads of amazing books. No duds? Well, let's take a look. A few breathtaking non-fiction, a sweet literary fiction that I stayed up late reading,Continue reading "Third Quarter Books (2021)"

Summer Memories Scrapbook

Okay okay, so I have been scrapbooking, and blogging about scrapbooking for 16 years, give or take. And I have no idea what to write anymore. It's all been said by me or by someone else, who is probably way smarter than me (at least in terms of writing about scrapbooking). Now making videos isContinue reading "Summer Memories Scrapbook"

Second Quarter Books (2021)

a woman wearing a grey ball cap and blue round glasses is holding up two books to the camera. the book on the left has an image of outerspace on it. the book on the right is a rich red colour with dainty drawings of leaves and flowers on it with a white title filling most of the cover.

Second Quarter Books (2021) Another quarter of the year down. Summer usually brings for me depression, envy, and doubt in myself as a mom. This year I am countering that with a goals reset and a Summer “would be cool if” List. And more books of course. Here’s what the last three months looked likeContinue reading "Second Quarter Books (2021)"