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Leading by example and tough love works at any age.

Published May 12, 2013 | By cjblythe

During my daily research, I encountered the blog Family Matters – Practical Parenting. In her blog, author Ronit Baras discusses the effective way animals raise and teach their young, leading by example. The video she included in her blog and which I’ve inserted below, shows a dog patiently going… Continue reading →

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You can catch more frogs with marshmallows than with nets…

Published May 8, 2013 | By cjblythe

In about 1997, just after transferring to CFB Trenton, Ontario, we went to visit family in Havelock and stayed in a cabin (translation: shack) on our family waterfront (translation: swamp) property.

The kids adored the place and we all spent a lot of time fishing, boating, exploring and enjoying evening… Continue reading →

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America’s Worst Tattoos is an escape into hilarity.

Published April 29, 2013 | By cjblythe

I’m 53, a wife, mother of two young adults, and planning our retirement, and I’m amazed to say I have a new guilty pleasure – America’s Worst Tattoos.

This show is pure escapism that allows us to see the human, imperfect side of others through their bad choices when… Continue reading →

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Taco Casserole: A delicious meal made with leftover taco ingredients.

Published April 23, 2013 | By cjblythe

Taco Casserole

This spur of the moment meal was such a hit with my family that I decided to post it here.

A couple of nights ago, we had tacos using the following ingredients:

tortillas
ground beef (prepared per taco spice package)
diced peppers
diced tomatoes
chopped onions
grated cheddar… Continue reading →

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From jobless to Night Manager in three weeks.

Published March 15, 2013 | By cjblythe

I’ve been perplexed over the past couple of years about my daughter, Erin’s, bad luck with jobs.

First, she worked from fifteen for Triple O’s and was very good at her job, eventually being promoted to Shift Supervisor. After about a year she decided to quit because she had a… Continue reading →

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Recipe for a Relaxing, Bright Christmas Morning…

Published December 27, 2012 | By cjblythe

This was a tough year.

I had to be ‘dragged’ kicking and screaming into this holiday season – and Erin seemed to be having just as much trouble with it as she works in a retail job where she deals with customers who aren’t always ‘smiles and sunshine’ when dealing… Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name?

Published December 3, 2012 | By cjblythe

Bob on Guard

While watching the videos I posted of Bob and Oliver trying to get in our upper deck door, there was something that struck me as ‘odd’ hearing my own voice speak the name ‘Bob’.

Who on earth would give an animal the name Bob? It’s so short,… Continue reading →

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Fresh Tracks! Maybe I’ll See A Kid?

Published November 30, 2012 | By cjblythe

Well, our nest isn’t empty yet. It’s not even half way to being empty.

You might wonder how I know this when I rarely see either of my kids?

I can TRACK them! Yup! I know where they’ve been and when they’ve been there. It’s like tracking wild animals and… Continue reading →

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Missing at Shambhala!??

Published August 14, 2012 | By cjblythe

My little Erin is all ‘growed’ up and going to Shambhala!

Well, my daughter Erin and her boyfriend decided to invest in VERY expensive tickets to the week-long Shambhala music festival in British Columbia this week and just returned home yesterday.

This festival has become so popular, but it’s definitely… Continue reading →

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Can’t Help It, Must Beam With Pride!

Published July 3, 2012 | By cjblythe

Considering everything going on (or should I say not going on) in my life right now, I must admit I do tend to live vicariously through our kids – Erin and Stuart.

They have both graduated now, are making plans for college, and are working their ‘butts’ off at their… Continue reading →

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