Category Archives: Families

Animal Crackers

“Animal crackers and cocoa to drink, That is the finest of suppers I think; When I’m grown up and can have what I please I think I shall always insist upon these. What do YOU choose when you’re offered a treat? When Mother says, ‘What would you like best to eat?’ Is it waffles and […]

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We’re Back – and Some Lovely News

Happy {Canadian} Thanksgiving!   Well, it has now been two weeks since Hurricane Fiona hit our little island – and I would say we are nearly back to normal, at least in our household. It was a very frightening event and certainly something I would not want to experience again! We did have to hide […]

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Keep Sunday Special

“People still really value their time together and make use of it. Sundays are a precious resource and one that needs to be safeguarded and protected.” -John Ashcroft   Do you keep Sunday’s special for your family? Although stores are now open on Sunday and most have forgotten this day for its Christian roots (and […]

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The Simple Life {New Year}

    And suddenly, it is 2021 – a new year. As the freshy fallen snow lays around us, covering our world in a beautiful blanket of white, this new year is spread before us. Yet, before we embrace the new year, let us thank God for the blessings of the old year … yes, […]

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Donut Day {On the Cookstove}

        “There!” said the lady when all the ingredients were mixed. “Just wait till you taste these doughnuts!” Homer got down from the chair and pushed a button on the machine marked ‘start’. Rings of batter started dropping into the hot fat. After a ring of batter started dropping, it was cooked […]

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