In 2009 I went back to work after taking a year off work for maternity. It wasn’t the easiest decision giving the fact that I was still breastfeeding at the time and my son would refuse to drink the breast milk from a bottle (spoil, I tell ya!). Leaving him was tough at first but I was lucky…
Confession of a multitasker
Hi, my name is Marielle and I like to start 100 projects at once till I get so overwhelmed that I quit. There, I admit it. I have a problem. Which I’m working diligently on correcting…I tell myself is it “multitasking” but I’m only fooling myself. For the past two weeks I’ve been doing…
Owl always love you: My owl collections!
The other day my sister asked me “What’s with you and owls?” Which made me stop for a second and ponder on that question. “What’s with owls and me? When did I even start liking them so much?” To be honest, I don’t quite know WHEN or WHY I started to be obese with owls. I…
Homemade potato soup
I’ve been meaning to write a post about our family’s new “favorite meal” for weeks now. Finally today I have the time to share our new found love with potato soup. The story behind my love for potato soup. The first time I had potato soup was back in 2005. My sister and I…
A Remembrance Day Scentsy Warmer (Service and Sacrifice)
Remembrance Day is very special here in Canada. I didn’t learn about Remembrance Day till I came back to Montreal in 2005. Having been raised in Florida from the age of 13-20, I’m more familiar with the story behind Veterans day. Today, I would like to show you the Remembrance Day Scentsy Warmer. A Remembrance Day…
My First Owl
So it took me close to 2 weeks to complete my owl, but it is DONE! Sewing is NOT easy! My sewing knowledge comes from 7th grade Home Ec. (I will not mention how long ago THAT was). So I took to Youtube for some help. I had the pattern, got the color felt…