Farm girl. Farm wife. Farmer's daughter. Agriculture advocate. Ag marketer. Ag volunteer.
Last weekend I visited my old stomping ground of Medicine Hat, Alberta aka the Hat. My friend Ruth took me to a fashionable boutique in downtown Medicine Hat called Twinkle Dolls. Here I tried on two dresses and bought one of them. Take a look at the photos below and let me know which dress... Continue Reading →
Today I'm thinking about my brand spankin' new, never been used, Kitchen Aid stand mixer packed away in its box and sitting in storage in my brother's house. If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know I love to bake, and I had been wanting one of these bad boys for awhile. And... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, February 12, was Food Freedom Day in Canada. Designated by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), Food Freedom Day marks the calendar date when the average Canadian will have earned enough income to pay his or her grocery bill for the entire year. For the past four years the date has fallen on February... Continue Reading →
A good story can be repeated over and over again and it never loses its appeal. And there are some experiences in life that make good stories. Of course, often in the moment you're not thinking about the potential good story that will come out of it. Here's an example. During University I went to... Continue Reading →
Are you looking for an easy but delicious recipe to share with others? I recommend this lemon bundt cake. If you love lemon, you're going to love this recipe. It has a tangy lemon flavour and is super moist. Enjoy! Lemon Bundt Cake 1 pkg lemon cake mix 1 pkg lemon instant pudding mix 4... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I decided to escape my new city of Calgary and take a Sunday drive in the country. I headed towards Cochrane, which is northwest of Calgary. Driving through the town brought back memories for me. About five years ago, while I was living in Medicine Hat (aka the Hat), Alberta, my aunt and uncle... Continue Reading →
During a family supper, my 12-year-old nephew pipes up and says he's taking a compulsory home ec class in school where he's learning how to cook. I tell him to pay attention in class because that knowledge will come in handy when he's older. After all, us girls like a man who can cook! But on... Continue Reading →
This past weekend I found this fun new travel accessory while shopping with a good friend in Calgary. It's a flat iron sleeve made by lug. What I love about it, besides the awesome red colour, is that you can stick your flat iron into the sleeve even when it's piping hot. And your cord... Continue Reading →
I'm currently living with a coworker and her husband for about two months while I'm working in Calgary. My coworker told me about a conversation she and her husband had prior to my arrival. He asked her what she knew about me. She said, not much. He said, well, what if she's a pyromaniac or... Continue Reading →
Several years ago, during college, I wrote a feature article for a class assignment on young farmers being a rare breed in Canada. This week I was reminded of that award-winning article (yes, I won a journalism award for it) when I read Christie Young's comments at a recent ag event. Young, the executive director... Continue Reading →
Rural Route Ramblings 