Today we ventured out to the Kilby Historic Site situated in Harrison Mills, BC. It is a beautiful and scenic drive taking Hwy 7 from Mission. Once there, we took a step back in time to experience life as it once was. The Visitor Guide tells about the people and history of the area and…
Author: Kerry Wright
My First Attempt At A Two-Tier Cake And My Mis-Steps
Yesterday was the first hot day of the year here in Abbotsford so I chose to ice and decorate a cake! To be fair, I would have iced the cake whether it was hot or not. You see, I was asked by colleague at work if I would make a two-tiered 50th anniversary cake for…
Nomadic Cooking and Curing What Ails You
Have you ever wondered how they cooked in medieval times? Or how they cured aches and pains? Have you ever wanted to go off grid but worried about what to do if you run out of cough syrup or ibuprofen? I received two incredible books the other day: “Desert Fire: Medieval Nomad Food” and “Herb…
Goals and Intentional Living for 2022
I want 2022 to be a great year. I don’t want to make resolutions that I won’t stick to. Instead, I want to become intentional with my words, actions and deeds. I am going to be very real and honest with you today. I feel inferior and that I don’t measure up. This isn’t something…
A Danish Christmas in Canada
Today I want to take you on a journey back in time to when I was in a little girl and the way my family celebrated Christmas. A Danish family Christmas, celebrated in Canada, on Christmas Eve. It was everything I could ever have wanted and I was so blessed. Christmas dinner was the first…
How To Make A Christmas Centerpiece and Memories Of My Mom
If you have ever seen those beautiful centerpieces and thought you can’t do it yourself? Think again! They are incredibly easy to make and just take a few “ingredients” and time. We had an acre of land, so branches and moss were all around us. As a child, I loved to make Christmas wreaths, centerpieces…
Buying or Creating Gift Baskets
Gift baskets and boxes are always a popular thing to give or receive. But have you ever received a gift basket where there are items you either didn’t appreciate or you didn’t ever use? I have. Have you ever stopped and thought about actually making those gift baskets or gift boxes yourself? It is easier…
Being Thankful For My Dad And Remembrance Day
My Dad grew up in a country that had mandatory military service. I cannot remember exactly how long my Dad served as he is no longer with us to ask. I do know it was most likely between four and twelve months. Dad never talked to me about that time but I can definitely see…
Baking with Children and Creative Grandmas
I just found out I am going to be a Grandma next year! I am a planner by nature so my thoughts immediately went to Christmas and all the upcoming Christmas’ to come. I want to be a Grandma that does fun and creative things with, and for, her grandchild. One of the first things…
Gift Ideas For An Aspiring Baker
Baking is one of my favourite things to do. My Mom taught me to bake and I, in turn, taught my children to bake. Some of my fondest memories were baking with my children. If you have a person in your life that loves to bake and you want to give them some items to…