Three Little Words

Last night I put a post on Facebook asking friends the following question: “In three words, how would you describe me/my personality superpowers?” The responses to this request were unexpected, both in number and in content.

My Favourite Job Title Is “Mom”

I seem to have developed a bad habit of doing things after the fact lately and I’ve sent four belated birthday greetings this month alone. Since my arrival into the role of motherhood arrived a few days later than my due date, I guess it’s fitting that my blog about Mother’s Day happens a bit

20 Things I Learned in 2020

As we pass the one year anniversary of the first recorded cases of Covid-19 here in Nova Scotia, I’m sure that most would agree that we were all ready to wash our hands of 2020. Looking back on last year, I decided to make a list of 20 things that I learned during 2020 and

Candlelight Walk to Honor Women

On January 30th, 2020, I had the privilege of attending the 4th annual Candlelight Walk to Honor Women in Bear River. The weather was perfect, the moon hanging high amid the trees on this crisp and cold evening. With tea light lanterns made from mason jars, we set out for a candlelight walk around the

Hanging It All On The Line

There is nothing I enjoy quite as much as crawling into our bed when it’s been made with a set of sheets which have been dried outside in the fresh air. In fact, I love hanging out the laundry. I spent the early years of my adulthood with no dryer and it’s become a part

Confessions of a Nerdy Canadian

My name is Tanya and I am a Canadian. I don’t use the word “eh” and although I enjoy maple cream and maple flavoured foods, I am not a big fan of maple syrup. I like Canadian Bacon but seldom ever buy it and I have never eaten a “Beaver Tail” or drank coffee from

On Motherhood- The Best Job Ever (May 12, 2019)

It was 5:56 am, on a chilly Spring morning when I first met my son. The moment I laid eyes on my squirmy little guy as he was placed on my belly, I was a complete goner! That moment was the beginning of what has been the most incredible journey of my life. Being a