Tag: New Experiences
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Meet Our Puppy, Echo!
Hi there, folks! I’m back from an unplanned break. Unplanned because I hyperfixated so hard on planning (yes, planning!!) my new novel that I ran out of scheduled posts, but also because someone adorable pounced into our home. Echo is a Double Doodle—her mom is a Labradoodle and her dad an Aussiedoodle. At the time…
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Let’s Craft – Punch Needle Art
I’ve been eyeballing punch needles for a good while now. Last year, I even purchased a punch needle kit from Michaels, but sadly the kit didn’t include the actual punch needle and the one I bought isn’t big enough to accommodate the yarn. I was thrilled to receive a punch needle kit for Christmas! And,…
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Photo Diary – Drumheller Hoodoos
After our trip to The Royal Tyrell Museum, we drove out to the Willow Creek Hoodoos. Hoodoos are groups of naturally occurring stone columns with caprocks. At Willow Creek, they range from 1-3m in height, and span 11 hectares. Though the Willow Creek trail isn’t very long, the sights make up for it. Some visitors…
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Photo Diary – Royal Tyrell Museum
Drumheller and the surrounding areas have been on our bucket list forever, and we finally visited in early November. Of course, we soon learned there’s just too much to explore in a single day and we’ll have to return. My dino-nerd daughter would have it no other way. Our first stop was The Royal Tyrell…
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November Life Update
We’ve assimilated to life as Canadians in all but one aspect—I still do my spring cleaning in October/November, like I would in the southern hemisphere. And, as luck would have it, my intense spring cleaning fever coincides with something big this year. We’re moving. For many immigrants, purchasing a home is a long-term dream. Moving…
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October Auroras
It’s trending on social media, but I can hook you up if you haven’t seen aurora pics (gasp!). We’ve seen the northern lights a time or two since moving to Canada, but never quite as bright as last week. This was also the first time I’ve seen pinks. The biggest bonus, though, was how early…
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4 Weeks, 4 Paintings – Squeegee Painting
We’ve reached the third week of our 4 Weeks, 4 Paintings mini-series, and I’m super excited about this one! Recently, squeegee art has been all over social media. I’ve been dying to try it, and I figured this mini-series was the perfect learning opportunity. This technique teaches a lesson that took decades for me to…
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My First Time Using a Silk Screen on Clay
I’ve been sitting on this post for months, but I figure it’s time to let her rip and share my thoughts with you. I picked up a Boho Screen Printing Kit by Craft Smart from my local Michaels for $14.99 (prices are subject to change, and this is not a sponsored post). The kit includes…
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Our First DIY Halloween Costume
In the spirit of reconnecting our creativity, Kayla and I decided to DIY her Halloween costume this year. She’s (still) obsessed with the How to Train Your Dragon series, an obsession that has just grown as we approach the end of the last book. So, she wanted to be Astrid for Halloween. We researched some…
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Outdoor Market Essentials
I attended my first outdoor market towards the middle of September, and it was awesome. Though I’m pretty introverted, I really enjoy connecting with people at these events! Even if I need a few days of silence to re-centre afterwards. 🤣 Additionally, I’m thankful to more experienced vendors for sharing their wisdom. As a rookie,…
Yolandie Horak 