WEEKLY CHECK-IN PROMPTS AND GOAL REVIEW Ideally, every Monday morning I open up my planner and do a little review. Sometimes this exercise is beyond my energy capacity, but I try not to ruminate on those days or weeks when it remains incomplete. This exercise has become important to my routine, and invaluable to myContinue reading “Weekly Check-In Prompts”
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How To Read 80 Books in a Year
How to Read, Enjoy, (and Quit) 80 Books in a Year First of all keep in mind that some years this will be easier than others! 2022 was a hard year for me to read 80 books. I stopped tracking in July, had a bunch of duds in a row, and by November I hadContinue reading “How To Read 80 Books in a Year”
Step-by-Step to start your own Family Mini Scrapbook Tradition in 2022
Step-by-Step to start your own Family Mini Scrapbook Tradition in 2022 Step One for me is pulling out the previous six scrapbooks (six!) to reminisce and remember how to do this! But seriously, this has been a fun and amazing tradition for our family. Especially considering that we don’t have a lot of traditions. ScrapbookingContinue reading “Step-by-Step to start your own Family Mini Scrapbook Tradition in 2022”
Not Ladylike Hikes July to September Recap
The gauzy, golden, end of the day in Edmonton is a spectacular time to get outside and explore the trails. This summer, Not ladylike Hikes changed up our routine and came together on Sunday evenings at 7:0pm. This gave folks who struggle with early AM on a weekend the opportunity to join in. And itContinue reading “Not Ladylike Hikes July to September Recap”
Camping, Hiking (and a Party) in Elk Island National Park
We are on year four of this tradition, and honestly it is a highlight of the year! Three of my favourite things – camping, hiking, and a party – in an amazing place. With many of the best and brightest folks in my life. I couldn’t ask for a better birthday celebration. CAMPING Camping inContinue reading “Camping, Hiking (and a Party) in Elk Island National Park”
A Cool Dip and a Big Climb in Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park, September 2022 These are the traditional homelands of the Blackfoot peoples in all of their diversity, as well as the traditional hunting territory of the Kutenai people. The Kutenai were most likely driven out of these areas by the Blackfoot when they expanded their range thanks to rifles and horses. TheContinue reading “A Cool Dip and a Big Climb in Waterton Lakes National Park”
Second Quarter Books (2021)
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)”