Named after my daughter’s middle name, this bag was completely designed by me, Paula, as a way to combine a purse with a messenger bag in a funky geometric shape. It turned out just as I imagined in my head!

Perfect to slip across your shoulder. Sewn with new, heavy-weight cotton fabric in light [...]

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This is the second in my line of eco-friendly, nature-inspired tote bags. Made out of a durable, recycled wool Army blanket and lined with a little blue and green flower print made from cotton placemats (new, never used). The front is hand-embroidered with a tree motif, also from the same lining fabric, and decorated [...]

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This lunch tote is stylish and eco-friendly! Made of very cool wood grain-looking oilcloth and graphic flower oilcloth, it can be easily wiped clean. Closes with industrial-strengh sticky-back Velcro. A bit larger than a standard brown paper lunch bag, and much more kind to the Earth! This bag is not insulated, so [...]

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I have always believed that there is a reason for everything. I believe that when we do go for others it comes back to us 10 times greater. Carma is my belief system.
On Tuesday night I looked into the eyes of a very smart woman who I was VERY VERY wrong about. My judgement of [...]

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Can you even IMAGINE 8 kids??? There is a marathon of Jon and Kate plus 8 tonight and we are sitting here completely content. Life is settling….seriously settling….for almost everyone.
Andrew is not doing well at school. He is just not comfortable….I think it may just be so many changes, so many people, etc. He just [...]

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I officially know WHY hockey is the ONLY sport they do in Canada!!! THE COST OF REGISTRATION!!!
I am BLOWN AWAY!!!
Andrew’s registration fee is $760.00 and Adam’s is $475. I thought that the little league fees of $170.00 were high!!!
Claire is hell bent that the boys are playing soccer. I enjoy them playing in uniforms that [...]

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This entire week has been  a long and much needed exhale…things have gone smoothly…the kids have been CALM….and nothing major has caused more than a few minutes of chaos in our house. I feel like we have been waiting for this week since we got here. …and..my GOD!!! IT FELT GOOD!
Lessons learned this  week…
1. Don’t [...]

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Birthday Boy, originally uploaded by EuroBoysNh.
Mr. Adam is now uses two hands ….six fingers…..can you believe it?

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sometimes Google just does not have the answers…
Our family is struggling…trying to make our way…trying so much to feel “normal”. We have been here in Calgary for 2 months. So short…but yet, a lifetime…
The boys’ sports schedules are creating chaos and not allowing for needed family time. I am cutting the schedules in half and [...]

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