Welcome to my April edition of Currently! Don’t know what Currently is? It is where I share what is “currently” happening in our lives using 5 curated prompts by Anne in Residence. Showering~ my homestead with love by doing some spring cleaning! I tried to start that in March when my kids were on spring…
Nature provides some amazing spring decorating options doesn’t it? And if you’re environmentally conscious or simply inspired by the outdoors (especially when it is supposed to be spring and there’s still a foot of snow on the ground! Anyone else feel my pain?!) there’s nothing better than bringing a bit of it indoors. I mean,…
Aromatherapy oils are oils that are created from natural elements. They’re also called essential oils. They range from lavender to grapefruit and everything in between. Aromatherapy or essential oils offer a number of therapeutic benefits, cleaning help and even health benefits. Here Are Nine Smart Ways of Using Aromatherapy Oils in Your Home #1 Water…
Lighting~ Our house. We are working on decorating a bit this Christmas but it’s also a bit weird as we are planning to be away this year. Spending~ Time with each other. December is such a busy month with parties and concerts and all the things that we are trying to spend as much time as we…
Real or Fake Tree? A real one. We are lucky enough to live among a plethora of trees and it is always an enjoyable family tradition during the holidays, the searching for and cutting down the Christmas tree. 2. Favorite Christmas Cookie? Do I have to pick just one?? I have a definite soft spot…
Are you looking for a new way to show your appreciation and gratitude this holiday season? Are you looking to give gifts this year that are special and focus on giving rather than materialism? Are you ready to show off your newfound talents or hobbies you have learned during lockdown? Maybe you’ve become an expert…
Decorating for the holidays is one of my favourite times of the year and often one of events people most look forward to. There’s just something special about the twinkling lights, the smell of pine in the air and the festivity. If you’re tired of fancy decorations or want to take your holiday decorating in…
If you’ve been around here very long, you may be wondering, “is this a cat homestead?” Honestly, sometimes I wonder that myself! Just last week I told you about our cat Izzy having kittens and now I’m sharing another “new” cat? Here, let me explain a few things. First off, this post has been sitting in…
Are you worried about being evacuated? Are you wondering if you have the right things in order if you had to leave your home or homestead on a moments notice? I live in the province of British Columbia, which is currently in a provincial state of emergency due to wildfires. I feel for…
Our planet’s most precious resource is water. Over 70 percent of our earth’s surface is covered in water with 97.5 percent of that being salt water. Less than 3 percent of the earth’s water is defined as fresh water and only 3/1000 of this is either too deep in the earth to retrieve or locked…