Dodging a #Health Bullet and #ClimateChange


I understand climate change is a concern for everyone, but should it come at the cost of livelihoods? People are losing jobs, homes, hope.

Baking up Memories #FamilyFirst #Dessert #Recipes


Photo by rawpixel.com on Pexels.com One of my favorite treats my mom always made was Lemon Poppyseed Loaf. She had a baking table at our local Farmer's Market where she sold Nanaimo bars, Butter Tart Squares, Rocky Road Squares, Lemon Pies and the most delicious glazed loaves. Customers would line up to buy her desserts …

Hardwired by Andrea Bills #Suspense #BookReview


When Navy Seal Operative Luke Kiersey, who suffers from amnesia, is finally granted leave after five years, he finds himself driving to a house he doesn’t recognize in a town he’s never been to. The house is home to a beautiful woman and a little girl with big blue eyes. Day after day, he drives …

Going Home #WordlessWednesday


Breaking the rules This was our home in 2012. We sold it to move closer to our daughter while she attended university. This weekend we're returning to say goodbye to DH's mom. A bittersweet journey.

A Birthday Celebration #FamilyFirst #Grandparents


It's my grandson's birthday!! Time seems to go faster every year. I can't believe my boy is twelve already! His mom booked him an amazing party at a recreation centre filled with activities like rock climbing, jamboree type rides, high jumping onto an air mattress (yikes!) and a trip to the movies for Avengers: Endgame. …

Relatively Sane by @WhitneyDineen #RomCom #Reading @XpressoReads


“The Masterson clan is back and funnier than ever in this delightful tale. Dineen’s comedic timing is pure gold!”

A cold-blooded killer resurfaces from the past… The Dark Bones by Loreth Anne White #Suspense #BookReview @Loreth


She’s come back to solve the mystery of her father’s death and confront her own dark past.

Cooking up Memories-Cousin Jack Pasties #Recipe #Familyfirst


Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This post started out one way, but took a different turn after a distressing end to my week. Let me explain. As a child I was what's known as a tomboy. I'm sure I disappointed my mom, who liked to place my long, wavy brown hair in braids or barrettes …

January’s Featured Blogger: Jacquie Biggar




I'm thrilled to be interviewed on artist and friend, Rob Goldstein's wonderful #blog!

Robyn: A Christmas Bride by @Jacqui_Nelson #WesternRomance #BookReview


This is a sweet holiday romance filled with many of the characters we've come to love in the small town of Noelle and an important life lesson on the value of loving ourselves as we are.

Something a Little Personal #Goals #Inspiration #FamilyFirst


Do you ever look back and wish there were things you could change? I'm sure we've all been there at one time or another.

Cooking up Memories- Waldorf Salad #Family #Inspiration


One of my favorite Christmas recipes came from my grandmother- Waldorf salad.

Miracles are Golden by Catherine Lanigan #WomensFic #BookBoost @PrismBookTours @CathLanigan


This heartwarming story is about eight-year-old Jimmy Longwood, who has fallen in love with a Golden Retriever puppy.

New Releases and Giveaways too!! ☕❄☕🎉 #Reading #Romance #AuthorsHelpingAuthors


One Month Until Christmas!

Memories #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers


  Today is Remembrance Day in Canada and the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. It made me start thinking of our part in the war and all those poor soldiers endured. This is from Veteran Affairs Canada: The armistice of November 11, 1918, brought relief to the whole world. Never before …

Sunday #Recipe #Cooking up Memories-Easy Cabbage Rolls


  Have you ever been at the end of your rope, ready to walk away from it all and give the world the big one finger salute? My week has gone that way. It's raining cats and dogs and our RV has developed a leak (over our bed!), I had an issue with a book …

The Next Best Thing by @Kristan_Higgins #Romance #BookReview


Lucy Lang isn't looking for fireworks…

She's looking for a nice, decent man.

Becoming a parent can be daunting at the best of times… Innocent Tears by Iris Blobel #Romance #BookBoost @_iris_b


Will a letter Flynn receives help him decide what to do?

October #ShortStory Challenge and #CoverReveal #mgtab


This challenge comes to you via Didi Oviatt's lovely blog. Pay her a visit, she'd love to hear from you 🙂