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Following a family’s decision to drastically change their direction in life for the sake of the whole family. Martin & Lisa Pedersen left their unrewarding careers behind and have moved to a smaller town to try and obtain the balanced family lifestyle they want for their 3 young children, and themselves.
Recent Posts
Control Toy Clutter
Christmas is almost here and despite our requests for restraint from our friends and family we know our kids will get a new load of toys. Time to make room. We are not even six months into our new home and already it is cluttered with toys. Before we...
I’m Dreaming of a West Coast Winter
The past nine winters we have experienced the ‘Great White North’. Canada has earned its image of the land of ice and snow, where you need snow shoes and a dozen layers of thermal underwear just to venture outside on certain winter days. We have ...
Activity Advent Calendar
It is nice to pass on some traditions at Christmas. I have fond memories counting down to Christmas Day on my homemade advent calendar when I was a child. This calander gave me an instant answer to my ‘when will it be Christmas?̵...
The Benefits of Freecycling
Have you freecycled yet? It is a great way of getting rid of your clutter and getting things you need for free. I have belonged to The Freecycle Network for five years now. I have given away a couch, coffee tables, a Christmas tree, and numero...
Avoiding Stress at Christmas
For many, if not most, the Christmas season can be the most stressful time of the year. What is supposed to be the most joyous of all holidays can be a real struggle to get through. There is often an increased workload at the office, more requests ...
Saving Money at Thrift Stores
One thing I noticed when we moved to our new home town was the number of stores selling second hand goods. I love bargain hunting at thrift stores, I think it’s a hereditary trait handed down through the generations, so this was a nice bonus to fin...

