Happy New Year

It's been about 20 years since I first bought my Tarot cards. The little box they came in, has become a little worse for wear, so I was looking for a way to keep my Rider Waite cards together. Then I found this second hand box, that's perfect!

There are a couple of movies that I love to watch during the holidays. Unfortunately my children and husband don't agree... However, that doesn't stop me from liking them and sharing them with you. 1. Christmas Vacation Clark Griswold want to have a lovely family Christmas at home. I love that: just staying at home....

I'm not a camping out kind of girl. I think there's a reason camping rhymes so well with cramping. However I've got five kids who love to sleep outside in a tent, so we decided to put one up in our back yard. After all, since our move to the country it's certainly big enough!...

My sixteen year old son was getting ready for school and his presentation about Addiction and Environmental issues. So I wished him good luck, and started to climb the mountain that is our laundry. I forgot my opinions! Like the seven dwarfs, I like to sing while working. But just as I was trying to...

Our pear tree: still going strong When I grew up we had this pear tree. My granny used to peel them for me. They tasted of Summer and my granny's love. About three years ago we moved into my granny's old house. The pear tree is still going strong, offering us her fruits! In fact...

'We're going for a nice, family walk!' I told the kids. And I felt a bit sweaty while delivering my message. Because I know my kids... 'It will be great fun!!!' I added against my better judgement. But sure enough, the kids started a revolt, saying they didn't want to go. 'If you're not coming,...