one lovely blog award

one lovely blog award

Yesterday I received a nomination for “lovely blog award” from terry1954.  As always I’m thrilled, honoured, humbled and somewhat shy when someone says – hey I like your work.  Thank you Terry for the award.  For those of you who don’t know Terry, she is an amazing lady who cares for her ill brother.  Even … Continue reading »

STRANGE DAY

Today was Sunday, certainly not a day of rest as they say no rest for the wicked.  My youngest son had a 6:00 am practice this morning so the household was up and about just after 5:00 am.  Once my husband gets home from this practice, he gets ready for his own hockey game and … Continue reading »

GREATEST SALES WOMAN OR NOT!

Several years ago I got myself into a bit of a rut.  I was busy with the kids, busy with my job, busy with my home and pretty much I threw on whatever I touched first in my closet on any given morning and the only accessory that I put on were my hearing aids … Continue reading »

HAPPINESS

A man I work with is on a happiness mission.  He has started a blog dedicated to happiness.  He started a happiness circle on google and all staff members were invited to join.  Everyone in the happiness circle gives their various opinions on the subject and we all try to figure out if we’re happy … Continue reading »

BAFOON IN THE MONKEY SUIT

BAFOON IN THE MONKEY SUIT

Last weekend, like all of our weekends, it was a loaded one.  Hockey practices, hockey games, painted a room, carved pumpkins, finished  Halloween decorations, made chilli for guest coming over Halloween night – just to name a few.  Sunday morning I went to my son’s hockey game for 9:15 am.  I’m sitting in the stands … Continue reading »

CONNECTIONS

We all have a connection with our moms.  Some have more connection than others, but most of us have a connection.  I’ve always been close to my mom, not that we didn’t fight, we did fight, like cats and dogs.   The fighting was part of our connection.  My mother was very outspoken and she didn’t … Continue reading »

QUIET AHHHH!

Last week I finally got my new hearing aids.  My old ones broke and since they were 9 years old I figured it was time to replace them.  I have sensorineural hearing loss which is nerve damage in the inner ear – both ears.  I started to wear hearing aids at the age of 19 … Continue reading »

HOCKEY FOR THE CLUELESS!

HOCKEY FOR THE CLUELESS!

  This year I joined a women’s hockey league.  I’ve never played a sport in my life and I haven’t skated since I was 8 years old.  Quite the challenge and with my hearing impairment it’s even more of a challenge.  My very first hockey game I had butterflies in my stomach like I was … Continue reading »

AMAZING!

Sloan Churman was born with sensorineural hearing loss, she has had limited hearing and has worn hearing aids since the age of two.  Eventually hearing aids will not help people with sensorineural hearing loss because the hair cells are either dying, damaged or abnormal at birth.  Noise is heard when wearing hearing aids but at … Continue reading »

ELVIS AND MY BIRTHDAY!

ELVIS AND MY BIRTHDAY!

Today is my 47th birthday!  I’ve never been one to make a big deal out of my birthday – my favourite way to spend my birthday is to hang out with my family and just enjoy the time spent.  This morning I got out of bed late and I was running around like a chicken … Continue reading »

A HOUSE FOR THE PRICE OF A USED MINI-VAN

A HOUSE FOR THE PRICE OF A USED MINI-VAN

I just read an article on the internet – Disabled single woman with six children traded her house for a used minivan.  The house was worth approximately $96,000.00 and she traded it for a minivan, worth between $5000.00 – $8,500.00, for the purpose of getting her children to school.    She said that she had … Continue reading »

RESERVATIONS RECIPE

When I started the recipe section of my blog – my intention was to post quick easy recipes as I go along in  my busy little life – Unfortunately, I haven’t had the time – the other day when searching for a recipe on www.supercook.com ( a website where you put the ingredients you have … Continue reading »

SLOW DOWN AT CHRISTMAS TIME!

SLOW DOWN AT CHRISTMAS TIME!

I’ve managed to stay out of the malls at the most busiest times this year.  I’m finished most of my Christmas shopping and today I went out early to pick up a few last minute items I needed.  The kids have been off school this week and we’ve just kicking back and hanging around the house … Continue reading »

BLUEBERRY SCONES

BLUEBERRY SCONES

I made these scones for Christmas morning – tradition in my house is to sit in front of the tree with coffee, scones and sweet bread, open presents and just enjoy! 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tbls suger, plus more for sprinkling tops 1 Tbls baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 Tbls of unsalted butter, … Continue reading »

VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD!

VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD!

I’m so thankful to cookiemomma.wordpress.com  for nominating momwhearingloss.wordpress.com  for the versatile blogger award.  I’ve been blogging for a couple of months now and I love it!  I was surprised and thrilled to receive this nomination.  I’ve also enjoyed reading other blogs and I love the many different perspectives on life!  Cookiemomma.wordpress.com has been a joy … Continue reading »

BAKED SALMON

BAKED SALMON

The other night I came home from work and my husband had taken out a large fillet of salmon.  That was his contribution and now it was my turn to figure out what to do with it!  This is what I did: I covered a baking sheet with foil and oiled the sheet with a … Continue reading »

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI

This is one of my favourite recipes.  Cooks up in no time and I always make extra so I can use the chicken in a different recipe the next day. Chicken can be barbecued or cooked in a 375 – 400 degree oven. 4 chicken Breast 2 tsp Oregano 1 tsp garlic 1 tsp season … Continue reading »

GREEK RICE AND FETA CHEESE

GREEK RICE AND FETA CHEESE

This recipe goes well with the chicken souvlaki: 1 cup long grained rice 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup water 2 tbls Olive Oil 1 tbls butter 3/4 cup diced onion 3 garlic cloves minced 2 tbls lemon juice 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp fresh oregano 6 cups baby spinach  washed … Continue reading »

COULD I BE A HERMIT?

At 8:30 pm the kids were in bed, my husband was napping before his midnight shift and I found myself alone  - the kitchen was clean – time for me  - I fixed myself a snack: I turned on the tv and this is what I watched: No sound except the crackling of the fire. … Continue reading »

MY BOYS AND ELVIS!

Both my boys have I-pods and of course like all kids their age – they love their I-pod – the other day on the way to school they had their I-pod plugged in listening to I don’t know what – Dog Snoop, hip hop – when all of a sudden Elvis’ Jail House Rock came … Continue reading »

MY LIFE IN LAUNDRY

You can measure the chaos in your life by your laundry.  How many loads a day, every couple of days or every week can be a tell all about your lifestyle.  If you are blessed to be doing laundry once a week then you probably don’t have children who are playing sports or changing clothes … Continue reading »

WOMEN AND HOCKEY!

WOMEN AND HOCKEY!

I thought it was about time for another post about my experiences with my hockey team.  As I mentioned before, I joined a women’s hockey team this year;  I’ve never played hockey and I haven’t skated since I was a youngster.  When I first joined this team I didn’t know what to expect and I … Continue reading »

hot pot fever

I had to re-blog this post.  Great idea – invite friends over and let them pick their ingredients, let them cook their choice  of food and then friends serve themselves. You provide the hot pot and enjoy your friends without feeling stressed or too busy to really talk – this is simply brilliant!  Click on … Continue reading »

HUMMINGBIRD

HUMMINGBIRD

If you have ever had the chance to watch a hummingbird you would know that this is true: “Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. Hummingbirds open our eyes to the wonder of the world and inspire us to open our hearts to loved ones and … Continue reading »

Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask

Creativity – some people have it! Double click on the “behind the Mask” to see what you can do with some newspaper and a lot of creativity. Behind the Mask.

IT’S NOT ABOUT WINNING!

IT’S NOT ABOUT WINNING!

We just wrapped up a very busy weekend of hockey.  Between the two boys, myself and my husband, we had 8  children’s hockey games, 1 men’s hockey game and 1 women’s hockey game.  I am glad to say that the season is over but not for long as we’re moving onto lacrosse.  At the start … Continue reading »

SUNSHINE AWARD!

I’ve been nominated for the Sunshine Award by fellow blogger Frangipani.  I connected with Frangipani because of our dual experience of caring for our mother with Alzheimer’s.  I enjoy Frangipani’s blog and I can so relate to the ups and downs of caring for our elderly parents.  Thank you for the award and I graciously … Continue reading »

A TIME TO CHERISH

A TIME TO CHERISH

Once I was naive enough to believe that when my children could walk, talk, and go to the bathroom by themselves that I would have more free time!  Very funny statement I know, my boys are 10 and 12 and I am busier now than I was when they were babies.  I never stop, I … Continue reading »

Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

Reblogged from Fed and Fit: Ever get a craving for Orange Chicken? I have a weakness for Panda Express’s deep fried sinfully delicious spicy sweet Orange Chicken. About to make the turn for Panda Express one night, I decided to keep my wheel pointed towards home to try my luck at recreating the dish. It … Continue reading »

MINIMALIST – IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE?

MINIMALIST – IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE?

This past weekend a freshly pressed blog caught my attention, apparently caught the attention of a lot of people, a minimalist starter guide.  I’m a minimalist at heart, I think we (society) carry too much baggage and we put way too much stock into material things.  I see it in my neighbourhood, I see it … Continue reading »

Baked Ravioli Al Forno

Baked Ravioli Al Forno

Reblogged from A Modern Christian Woman: Baked Ravioli Al Forno This might be my all-time favorite comfort food – it’s a twist on the classic mac and cheese.  Perfectly tender ravioli smothered in a alfredo type cheese sauce with a hint of garlic. Rich, satisfying and did I say yummy?!  This dish is best reserved for … Continue reading »

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

“But look again!  Those terrifying walls are moving, are changing! A new light is not only creeping over them, but is coming out from their very shadows. See those flattened slopes above the dark sandstone on top of granite; even at this very moment they are being colored in gorgeous stripes of horizontal layers of yellow, brown, white, … Continue reading »