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Digging – The 7 Day Photo Challenge

Photo #5 in the 7 day photo challenge. “No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day”.  I accepted an open invitation to the challenge which I am now extending to you. By Shari Marshall – 2017 Day 1    Day 2    Day 3    Day 4    Day 5    Day6    Day… Continue reading Digging – The 7 Day Photo Challenge

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Fixed Grin – Another day in the 7 Day Photo Challenge

“Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day.”     I accepted an open challenge and I am following suit by not nominating anyone in particular. However, I hope that you will be inspired to take up the challenge. By Shari Marshall – 2017… Continue reading Fixed Grin – Another day in the 7 Day Photo Challenge

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Growth – 7 Day Photo Challenge

Photo #3 in the 7 day challenge. I accepted an open challenge to participate in the 7 day photo challenge. “Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day.” However, I am following suit by not nominating anyone in particular but I hope that you… Continue reading Growth – 7 Day Photo Challenge

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Crayons – Black & White Photo Challenge

Photo #2 in the 7 day photo challenge. “Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day.” I accepted an open challenge and I am following suit by not nominating anyone in particular. However, I hope that you will be inspired to take up the… Continue reading Crayons – Black & White Photo Challenge

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Script & Director – Day 1 of 7 Day Photo Challenge

Photo #1 in the 7 day photo challenge. “No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day”. I accepted an open challenge from Irene Waters & Sandra. Similar to these open challenges I am not nominating anyone but please feel free to take up the challenge. By Shari Marshall – 2017

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Halloween Baking with Boys

Edible blood covered cupcakes to celebrate Halloween. Edible Blood: Agave Coco Powder Red Food Colouring Add 1 drop of red food colour to the top of the cake mix and swirl with a toothpick before placing in the oven. The boys loved making the designs. Ice cupcakes with a frosting of your choice, I like… Continue reading Halloween Baking with Boys

Writing

Owen & the Ogre

There was that noise from under his bed again. A dull sound as if far off a foghorn was being sounded. It wasn’t just a noise though because the bed actually vibrated and rocked side-to-side and a horrible order like roasted animal mixed with rotten garbage seeped out from the sides of the bed. However,… Continue reading Owen & the Ogre

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Baking a Child

Parenting is a craft. Similarly, baking with my boys has become something of a craft as well because no baked good leaves the kitchen without first becoming a work of art. Of course the boys love the measuring, pouring, and mixing involved in creating a tasty treat but the best part (taste testing and beater… Continue reading Baking a Child

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Story #1 & Story #2 (Guest Post)

Today’s post was written by a 6 year old in grade one. During this particular phase he’s named himself as an aspiring writer/artist. When asked if he would like to do a guest blog post his response was, “Oh yes momma; make me famous!” On that note, here is his debut pieces Story #1 and… Continue reading Story #1 & Story #2 (Guest Post)

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Milestones: 50 Before 50

I started drafting this list on my 37th birthday. I was inspired by a couple other bucket lists that I was creating during the 2016 BlogAhead challenge. It inspired me to create a list specific to me. I took a little time to create a list of well thought out things I’d like to accomplish… Continue reading Milestones: 50 Before 50