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We’ve been accepted into Ontario’s OHIP IVF program to start February! It is a long time coming but we are so glad we will have this opportunity! Can’t wait to start and share the journey! Yeahoooo!

After multiple failed attempts I have finally mastered how to cut iron on vinyl and how to sew pj pants. I’m happy to report the homemade Christmas is back on track! Few pairs to still make but they are

Finally finished our table runner and napkins for the Christmas season. So impressed with how they turned out! Such a stunner. Now just to entertain!

This year we told ourselves that all of our gifts that we wanted to give would need to be homemade. With December looming it was time to get started! So join us in our failure and success with some of

Micro tese surgery is done. We receive the results tomorrow. Felt silly walking downtown Toronto with a brown lunch bag of possible future children. Fingers crossed

Creating some Halloween treats for my Favourite people. Watch the mail my nieces and nephews!!!!

So our lovely golden retriever has been making her way onto our bed while we are away at work. We decided to build a makeshift fabric babygate to keep her downstairs and off the bed! All it took was: a

There is something special about fall and harvesting those good solid veggies. Something special about warm dinners and the smell of oven meals floating throughout the house. I am so thankful for the lessons

Coffee table is done. Don’t look too closely! Next I’ll add a dark stain, to match the book shelf and the end table that I still need to build!

Charlie had a great thanksgiving weekend. She sent us some pictures of her adventures!

My sister has asked me to furnish her living room! First bigger projects for someone other then myself or my wife.

We have finished the shiplap wall and added a coat of white paint. So happy with the final product!

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Time for paint!

We had some extra plywood lying around and decided to create a shiplap accent wall in our main floor bathroom. Stay tuned to see the next step!

So I’ve been slowly getting back into the swing of training. Entered the last month of my three month program. First heart rate training program I’ve used, and it’s been really good! I eventually want

With the cooler weather it’s great to have some warm meals ready for quick access. Today’s goal was to make two ham and cheese quiche and two chicken pot pies with phyllo paper. The results....... A truly

Finally added hands to the clock.

Happy first day of fall. Decor is now on point! Ready for pumpkins and apples. Ready for cool nights and crisp mornings. A good turkey also dinner never hurts.