Archives: Savvy Stories
Tetley Can Perk You Up
As a product of generations of working class Scots, I have always been happy with regular tea. None oh that fancy stuff lassie! My mom drinks Tetley and so do I. Orange Pekoe. I will get fancy with the odd cup of Earl Grey but that it about it….
Harper Beckham Is The Cutest!
Victoria Beckham was spotted arriving at LAX yesterday with her adorable daughter Harper Seven on her hip. How cute is that little girl? I want to squeeze her cheeks she’s just so darn cute! I love that no matter where … Continue reading »…
Miley Cyrus Gets Herself In Trouble Again
Is it just that we’re so used to seeing Miley Cyrus in her Hannah Montana form and that’s why we she seems to make the news everytime she wears little to no clothing or talks about drugs? I think it … Continue reading »
How to Make Turkey Soup: Peace, Love and Muesli Style.
Who’s got turkey? If you happen to have chicken, same plan. What do you do with turkey leftovers?
Halloween And A Recipe
On Halloween, I stayed home to hand out treats while Sir Monkeypants took the kids out for trick-or-treating. (Aside: Every year Sir Monkeypants tries to convince me that I will have more fun if I just leave a bowl of candy on the front porch and come…
Food Allergy PSA
I am having a communication issue with the kids’ school right now, and it is very frustrating. My problem is that my older two kids have food allergies, and last year I expressed some concerns I had to the school about their food allergy procedures….
Food Allergy PSA
I am having a communication issue with the kids’ school right now, and it is very frustrating. My problem is that my older two kids have food allergies, and last year I expressed some concerns I had to the school about their food allergy procedures….
The Photograph That Is Never Going To Happen
Every year I make a calendar for my mom and Sir Monkeypants’ mom for Christmas. They like it because it’s something disposable, at a time when they are both trying not to accumulate any more stuff. It features photos of all of their grandchildren,…
Shooting Star
A couple of weeks ago, the Captain had a bad cough. He woke up in the night and couldn’t go back to sleep. He called for us and I stumbled sleepily to his room, eyes blurry, still not really awake. He asked me if I would take him outside, to breathe…
Absent
Sir Monkeypants has been down in Southern Ontario for a couple of days, helping his sister move. I can count on one hand the number of nights I’ve had all three kids without Sir Monkeypants being here. Those of you with spouses who travel regularly…