Sadness at Christmas

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Growing up I was always excited about Christmas. Setting out cookies and Beer, yes Santa drank beer at my house. There was always something fun happening, friends and family dropping in for visits or us going out as a family and visiting others. Christmas is suppose to be a happy time for everyone but not all times are good, fun or happy. Sometimes we have sadness in our lives that prevents us from feeling the joy and happiness of the season. Four years ago Christmas became sad time of year. … Continue reading →

No Bake Chocolate Cheese Cake

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Previously posted on Mama Bears Haven. Re sharing! I can’t remember when I first tried cheesecake but when I did I fell in love. All the recipes I ever seen called for putting it in the oven and baking it. To me that was just way to long to wait. I needed something fairly quick and easy, then I found one similar to the one below and began making my own creations. My favorite to make is No Bake Chocolate Cheese Cake Ingredients 2 pkg’s cream cheese – softened 1/2 … Continue reading →

DIY – Krafty Kreations

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At a young age I began my trek of being a Krafty Kreator. I remember getting gifts such as candle makers and looms; some sort of creative activity. I even took ceramic classes before the age of ten. As I grew, so did my Kreative side. I began spending time in hobby/craft stores, walking around waiting for an idea to pop into my head. With aisles and aisles of ribbons, flowers, stencils and so on I was like a kid in a candy store. I would end up leaving with … Continue reading →

Giveaway – $20 Dollarama Gift Card

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I often find myself shopping at Dollarama for all those little things I don’t really need, but end up getting. How can I complain when I can go in with $20 and come out with a bag or more of stuff that I will use at some point. With the holiday season approaching I though I would do Dollarama Gift Card Giveaway. If you love Dollarama as much as I do then you are going to love winning this prize Decorations, wrapping paper, stocking stuffers are just a few of … Continue reading →

Photographers -Doing it Your Way

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As a parent I am always trying to capture every special moment I can of my daughter growing up. I take hundreds of photos, some good some bad, but they are my moments and I am creating a bond that will last a lifetime. When it comes to Family portraits, Santa or a Special occasion photo, we tend to look  more to the Professionals.  So we begin by checking out the well known studios like Sears Portrait Canada or Walmart Portraits. Having a photo shoot done at a studio is … Continue reading →

ShesConnected Conference 2012 -I’m Attending

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In August I entered a giveaway to the ShesConnected Conference 2012, a conference I really wanted to attend but could not afford to go this year. So I entered. I filled in the form and began my daily tweets and sharing. One morning I woke to the best email ever. I was going to be attending and I could bring someone with me. Lets just say that I am a bit nervous to be attending one of the most talked about conferences for Women in Digital Media . I’m not … Continue reading →