Since the youngest could sit I have been taking an annual ‘sisters’ photo of my daughters each summer overlooking a beach in this beautiful cove near where we live.
Continue reading Beautiful Sisters – Watching Them Grow Through Annual Photos
It donned on me, with the suggestion from a brilliant family member, that we have a fair number of kids indoor activities we have done ourselves. We have used them over the years to keep busy and occupied while … you guessed it… indoors. We have been social distancing at different times, for one reason or another, before we even knew there was actually a term for it!
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The French Riviera has always been a bucket list item, but for some reason a rather intimidating one. Paris has been on my radar for years and because of hubby’s work more accessible. But the French Riviera was calling my name and this past trip when plans changed, we saw an opportunity and made it happen.
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Ever planned a European trip in a week (well 8 days to be exact)?! Well we did. The Hubster had last minute work come up and I have a strict never say no to Paris clause (ok I made that up – but I stand by it). So we got busy planning, on what was arguably already a very busy week. We left for Paris with only an inkling we might end up in Provence, France.
What do get the person who has everything?! Or what if you are searching for a personalized gift? Or maybe even just wanting a sweet sentiment for someone you love? HR MacMillian Space Centre has a fabulous Dedicate-A-Star Program which ticks every box and nearly every occasion (and in several different price points too)!
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A Parisian week in spring is an even better idea! Even if it meant some whirlwind planning of only a week to make it reality. I wasn’t about to turn down Paris in the spring. And of course it did not disappoint.
Continue reading A Parisian Week In Spring
That’s right! Pretty Petunias is 2 years old. 2 years and 100 posts later! It’s our BLOGIVERSARY!!!!!
You can’t beat 6 year old logic, so you might as well share it!!
Continue reading A 6yr Old’s Thoughts on International Women’s day
We are always looking for small changes we can implement into our routines to make better, greener choices. So when I first picked up one of these Peggalish Bamboo Travel Cups I was sold by how lightweight it was. Meaning I could keep it in bag and not really notice the added bulk. Then I tried it out and was delighted with the warmth of the cup and lack of taste transfer to my beverage. I generally hate the plastic or metal taste given off by traditional travel mugs. I have a few ceramic ones, but they only last so long, are heavy and of course breakable. These seemed like a welcome option. Continue reading Reusable Bamboo Cups
The day Vancouver disappeared
This summer, we avoided the outside world for at least week before we headed to the water front to see for ourselves the extent of the smoke that had descended on Vancouver from BC’s out of control wildfires. Continue reading The Day With The Smoke and The Balloons
