Nestled in the heart of Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba is a charming little resort town called Wasagaming that sits on the shore of Clear Lake. When we first arrive in Clear Lake Country, I feel like I’m being wrapped up in a warm hug. The kind-hearted friendliness of the people, the liveliness of the …
I became a Dog Mama for the first time when I was 40 years old. Sure, there have always been dogs on the farm since I moved out here, but I didn’t feel like a true Dog Mama until we brought our sweet Dooker home in October of 2016. Dooker was born “Green Boy” at …
We recently had a date night at Avenue Restaurant and Bar after sneaking into the city for an appointment. We have been wanting to get here for over a year now but it hasn’t worked out for us. After a year of anticipation, our expectations were high. Delightfully, we were not disappointed! Avenue opened last …
All is calm on the ranch and I’m on vacation so we are heading out on the road for a few days and I’m making sure we have everything we need for an enjoyable vacation. With a large cattle operation, it’s tricky for us to go too far at this time of year but I’m …
While it’s true I am by nature a wine lover, there is no denying that a refreshing cocktail hits the spot in the summertime. They take a bit more effort and can be full of refined sugar but I have been experimenting with ways to reduce the amount of sugar in my favourite cocktails without …
In May 2019, my cousin’s daughter Charleigh, who just celebrated her 4th birthday on July 2nd was diagnosed with a rare and fatal genetic disorder known as CLN2 Batten Disease. Charleigh is the only person to be diagnosed with CLN2 in British Columbia and the 14th child to be diagnosed with CLN2 in Canada. There …
