I always think it’s wild how much time and effort goes into all the holiday prep, only to be destroyed in an hour of gift opening. At least that’s how it runs down in my house. And then we leave for family gatherings for the next 2 days. And then that’s it – it’s over. […]
Elf on the Shelf Christmas 2016
Elfie Sparkle first came to the Foley household in 2013. Emma was 5 and Rose was 2. This is her 3rd year visiting our home for the month of December, and it’s been her most interesting year yet. Every year is an Elf on the Shelf Christmas! A few weeks ago Emma and I were […]
School Activities and Working Parents
Recently I had the opportunity to accompany Emma’s class on a field trip. It was a great time, and it happened on a Wednesday (my regular day off) so there was no “scheduling” required. The date was announced, I was free, so I said I’d come. These situations are rare in the case of school […]
Working Moms: Jenn Murphy – Esthetician
* Update – Jenn Murphy has changed locations. She now has a beautiful space inside Bellagio Hair Studio at 459 Princess St, Kingston, Ontario. Her business is now Cove Esthetics, and you can find her on Facebook and Instagram! * Jenn Murphy is local mom/business woman. She is currently running Fossa Retreat in the […]
Annual Purge or Can I Actually Get Rid of Stuff?
My family of 4 lives in a small home. Every year between Halloween and Christmas I go through an annual purge. That’s not the only time in the year I feel the urge to purge, but it’s often the strongest. The need to purge and be tidy usually stems from prolonged Halloween decor cluttering up […]