The Ties That Bind
I often get asked where exactly I’m from. Simple enough question, right? For me it’s a bit more complicated. I explain that my birth
Special things and signs from above
Awhile ago I wrote or tweeted (or both), asking people what item they’d save if their house was on fire. I think everyone took
Fire up the Grill
If there is one thing I learned from License to Grill, it’s that you can barbeque anything. And wherever Rob Rainford is, it’s summertime.
Impress Your Friends
I’m an expert procrastinator. I can shop online for hours, browsing things I have no intention of (and no funding for!) buying. There is
10 Gifts for Daddums
Father’s Day is just two weeks away! And if your Dad is anything like my Dad, you shouldn’t just get him one present for
Lord Stanley’s Mug
“Oh, sorry. Are you totally bored because you’re not a hockey fan?” I generally scoff at this question, often prompting the (typically male) inquisitor
Update: All sites are up again
At approximately 8:30am GMT +8 our main database server went down. We are in the process of rectifying the problem. We will keep you
Vintage children’s books as time capsules
One of my favourite things to buy secondhand are children’s books. We are voracious readers and buying used saves our family a ton of
The Ties That Bind
I often get asked where exactly I’m from. Simple enough question, right? For me it’s a bit more complicated. I explain that my birth
Special things and signs from above
Awhile ago I wrote or tweeted (or both), asking people what item they’d save if their house was on fire. I think everyone took
Fire up the Grill
If there is one thing I learned from License to Grill, it’s that you can barbeque anything. And wherever Rob Rainford is, it’s summertime.
Impress Your Friends
I’m an expert procrastinator. I can shop online for hours, browsing things I have no intention of (and no funding for!) buying. There is
10 Gifts for Daddums
Father’s Day is just two weeks away! And if your Dad is anything like my Dad, you shouldn’t just get him one present for
Lord Stanley’s Mug
“Oh, sorry. Are you totally bored because you’re not a hockey fan?” I generally scoff at this question, often prompting the (typically male) inquisitor
Update: All sites are up again
At approximately 8:30am GMT +8 our main database server went down. We are in the process of rectifying the problem. We will keep you
Vintage children’s books as time capsules
One of my favourite things to buy secondhand are children’s books. We are voracious readers and buying used saves our family a ton of