Monthly Archives: June 2012

Our little travellin’ Spider

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Kay Aichess

Last month the little ‘uns and I left spider city, (a.k.a. the cottage at the lake) and drove 1200 km west to Calgary, Alberta. We didn’t know it at the time be one of the millions of arachnids that reside … Continue reading →

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Little Bird Rescued on Steven’s Ave

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Kay Aichess

When the immature robin flitted from it’s nest a little too early, it’s chances for survival amidst the tought cement and cold ashphalt of downtown Calgary were mighty grim. Well, at least they were until Donna Kirkpatrick picked him up. Calixa, … Continue reading →

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Pedalling for a Cure…and for love

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Kay Aichess

Dad kept checking the forecast. “Rain,” he’d report each time, shaking his head, “Still looks like rain for the weekend.” Of all the weekends to hope for sun, this one was it. Dad and the rest of the Jilly Bean … Continue reading →

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The Best Reuben Sandwich in the world!

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Kay Aichess

Ok, if you know me at all then you’ll know that when I’m in Calgary I like to eat at Edelweiss. “Ummmm,” you probably have to wonder, “you mean Calgary Alberta right- not, like, a Calgary in Germany?” I assure … Continue reading →

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How do you Get Grounded? A Turning Ground Survey

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Kay Aichess

This blog is about trying to live life simply and finding ways to get grounded….but what exactly does ‘getting grounded’ mean? For me, grounding means slowing down enough to connect with the world around you. The space you create when … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Pizza is all Wrapped up…as a Calzone!

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Kay Aichess

Last weekend the girls and I made the drive to Edmonton to see my sister-in-law and her lovelies. We don’t get to visit the Edmonton crew often and so each stop is special. As most of you already know, family and food … Continue reading →

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Hand Prints for Father’s Day

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Kay Aichess

For this year’s father’s day, my brilliant and creative sister decided to have all of the kids make their own hand prints. She started by making a batch of salt dough which the kids happily stuck their hands (or feet … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Loaf is like a hug from mom

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Kay Aichess

Mom’s tattered old notebook sat on the bookshelf like a ghost. Between its faded black covers are a lifetime of recipes. That was mom’s recipe book- where she diligently wrote down every recipe we ever loved. Between it’s pages is … Continue reading →

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Any Excuse for a Latte

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Kay Aichess

So- lattes cost five dollars which means that a latte a day just isn’t in the budget. That’s  why I bought an espresso machine about six years ago. I’ve loved that machine ever since and get friendly with it whenever … Continue reading →

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Fried bananas, simply too easy!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Kay Aichess

Calixa habitually asks for fried banana for breakfast. It is one of the easiest things I know how to make and I am always happy to oblige when I hear, “Mommy? We can have fried ‘nanas for day?” Something magical … Continue reading →

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