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VANESSA SHIELDS

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Category: My Family

My Family · Parenting

Cottage-ing

July 25, 2011 Vanessa Shields

I took the kids to our babysitter's family's cottage in Grand Bend this past weekend. What an amazing time we had! The weather was crazy hot but we had Lake Huron to cool us off. I fell in love with this part of Ontario and I hope that we can have a cottage in the… Continue reading Cottage-ing

My Family · Parenting

Big bite of the Big Apple

June 30, 2011 Vanessa Shields

I'm off to New York for the weekend. My best friend and I will be bringing our Canadian pride to the big apple! Two moms in New York City - whatever will we do?! Walk. Eat. Take pictures. Eat. See a show. Eat. Walk. MISS OUR FAMILIES!!! Ah, but a weekend getaway with a best… Continue reading Big bite of the Big Apple

My Family · Parenting

The night before a trip…

June 9, 2011 Vanessa Shields

I think I'm not alone in my pre-travel poor preparation abilities. I should be packing and preparing for my trip to Pelee Island to attend and present at Total Recall Women's Retreat 2011 but instead I'm writing a post. We all have our procrastinations. I haven't posted a wordy post in awhile...this one will be… Continue reading The night before a trip…

My Family · On Writing

Been too long

May 7, 2011 Vanessa Shields

I've been busy. Too busy. Good busy, but still too busy!  I've much to write about and I'll do so hopefully by the end of next week!  On Monday, May 2, 2011 I went to Detroit, MI to watch the Tigers play the Yankees. I have some pretty funny photos and an article that itching… Continue reading Been too long

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