Spanking – Discipline or Abuse?
I remember being spanked 2 times – there may have been more, but this is what I remember. The first time was when I was about…
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Our Family Journal
Everyday adventures, things on our minds, and moments we want to remember or to share with our friends and families from near and afar.
Different voices. Shared memories.Find a story from any one of us.
Kick’n Kawasaki – Natali’s Story
January 26 is Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day, and this one hits close to home for our family. Our oldest daughter, Natali, was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease…
Perception is everything
When you buy bananas, do you avoid the ones with brown spots on them? What about people? If they drive a piece of crap or live…
Canadian Culture “in” Canada
From the BC Coast to Quebec, to the maritimes, Territories and throughout – Canada prides itself on being multicultural, with Native / Aboriginal celebrations, french festivities,…
What it really feels like being a Mom
The world today lives on social media (duh!). Everyday you see the celebratory posts and photos of clean houses, makeup’d faces and happy kids all filtered…
VAXXED
There is always loads of controversy whenever anything comes up about vaccinations, whether for or against. This documentary film “VAXXED” got pulled from the Tribeca film…
Money and Genealogy – a Right to Life?
Just a few days ago, a church within our community sponsored a Syrian family. When the announcement of their arrival was posted on social media, there…
This Effects All Of Us!
“Fresh Produce” That’s the latest marketing from Safeway, letting it’s patrons know that Finally, we have some fresh fruits and vegetables to treat our families to.…
Addiction Misunderstood
I’ve never believed in addiction the way most people have been taught about it. Not even when I went to an addictions councillor with my addict…
Motherhood is a Constant Challenge
Motherhood is the toughest – longest – challenge I’ve ever faced! Parenting or child rearing is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social,…
You Never Stop Needing Your Mom
As children we can’t wait to get out of the clutches of our parents, we try and try until finally we reach an age where we…
Inspiration to succeed
Let me start off by saying my Aunt is a teacher, my parents were teachers of a sort, and one of our good friends is a…