Three Wee Monkeys

With the shortage of sanitizer and many of us making our own ... I think this is important information to keep handy. There are household items that become toxic when mixed together. #donotmix #enjoythejourney #besafe #covid_19 #knowthedangers #toxic #thinkbeforeyoumix https://www.instagram.com/p/B-PoSUUn6c7/?igshid=i9s2q4z0wech

Sending love and appreciation to those who work in the health care industry. You are real life superheros! We are grateful for the sacrifice of putting yourself at risk to help others! Let's show our appreciation by staying in. They help us when we are sick, let's help them by NOT getting sick and not spreading this virus. #covid_19 #trueheros #thankyou #isolation #enjoythejourney #sharethelove #appreciation Photo credit: unknown https://www.instagram.com/p/B-GF98wHUjZ/?igshid=e1iw5yaugh89

Wise words! I believe that we teach people how to treat us, if you treat yourself with dignity and self respect so too will others. We do not need to conform to what we think other people want from us or to society's warped expectations. Our daughters are counting on us to show them it's ok to be strong, smart and independant. Be you. Be kind to yourself. Love yourself for who you are and above all else, RESPECT yourself. When you do, others will follow. #embracethechaos #true #eleanorroosevelt #strongwomen #selfrespect #bethechange #stronggirlsbecomestrongwomen #doitscared #weoweittoourdaughters https://www.instagram.com/p/ByB1dJTHvrx/?igshid=80e7yeznwvy6

How often do we put so much pressure on ourselves to plan the perfect date night because, let's face it, they are few and far between? This was the best night we have had in so long and we had NO plan, clearly! We dont need to plan some extravagant and expensive night, usually it's the simpler, unplanned moments that bring the most real fun! #spontaneous #thebay #enjoythejourney #makethingsimple #reallife #parenthood #scratchandsave #datenight https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx6CtwanAO_/?igshid=1bcr3r70utmqg

How often do we need this reminder in our lives? #thruth #optimism #enjoythejourney #findthegood #betheoptimist #sunshineaftertherain https://www.instagram.com/p/BxqQXYyn1Tm/?igshid=2r3p0pjr37ax

For those of you out there wanting to make a difference in the world but are unsure how or feel overwhelmed with the number of charities out there, this is one we have found to be incredible. If you have a few minutes go to their website (charitywater.org) and watch the video about @scottharrison the founder and his incredible story. 100% of all donations go directly to the cause and they accept separate donations from generous people to go towards operation costs and they are an open door showing exactly where your donation is going so you dont ever have to wonder if it's going where you want it to! Ryan and I are so glad we found this worthy cause and were in tears watching the videos of the lives they have already made a huge impact on! #charitywater #bethechange #cleanwaterforeveryone https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxl0E4KHfsq/?igshid=1h830tq6ixsjm

Sometimes it's hard to remember them this little and sometimes it feels as though it was just last week!! #tbt to FIVE years ago (how did that happen??) My sweet second born, I remember taking this photo, I couldn't believe how focused he was on pouring water from cup to cup. He spilled some along the way but nothing was going to deter him from this task! Still sweet, even if he's traded that pure innocent facial expression for a slightly more devious one. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxi_HpHHcRm/?igshid=ythee4y8zyla

Today I was having a conversation with a customer during which she told me about a wonderful fruit bread at her favourite bakery (you'll come to learn that many of my conversations end up somewhere between food and chocolate). I told her that it sounded delicious and I may have to go buy a loaf to try. I had finished her property and was working several houses up when I heard her sweet voice call for me out her car window. She had driven out to that bakery and purchased a loaf of this decadent bread for me to share with my family tonight. To her, it was a small act but to me it was heart warming and a true form of kindness. I wish she had social media so I could thank her publicly but since I can't I thought I would leave this quote as food for thought. * * * #kindness #allkindnessisgreat #enjoythejourney #peoplearekind #allthefeels #thankyou #townofmilton https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxgax6rHYr2/?igshid=zuub2lvimsvd

"I CAN'T" Its a phrase that plagues us. I spoke to a friend today who said "I don't know how you do it, I definitely couldn't". For those of you who don't know, Ryan and I own a landscape company. Today, I can proudly say I am not only the owner but also the operator of a successful landscape company but took a while for me to stop saying "I can't". When we first started out I had never in my life cut a single pass with a lawnmower. Didn't know how to even start a trimmer, let alone use one without scalping the turf and the backpack blower... needless to say, I blew myself right over a couple times learning how to use it. The first time I drove with our trailer hooked up I was horrified. Pull into a gas station where there are other vehicles with the trailer hooked up? "I can't do that". Drive on the highway with the trailer? "I can't do that". Complete a full maintenance service to 13 properties in a day by myself? "I can't do that". Wait, you want me to back the trailer into a driveway where there is another vehicle??? "Um, Heck no, I can't do that!" UNTIL I DID! The only things we CAN'T do are the things we don't bother trying to do. It's not always easy, my wonderful and patient husband and business partner can attest to the dents in the truck and trailer from jacknifing it. More than once. The training me through my tears thinking I will NEVER be able to cut a straight line in the grass. I wanted to quit, more than once, but I was not going to admit defeat. I was going to do it if it was the last thing I would do. I am so glad for Ryan's patience with me and my stubbornness because I learned that I can do anything with the right support and if I set my mind to it. Time to stop saying "I can't" because YOU CAN. Decide today to turn your "I can'ts" into "I'll Trys". If I can, so can you. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxdj3vwnT5o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7yuc3eccqytp

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful Mothers out there and to those who have made my life brighter by being in it. To all the Mothers new and seasoned, young and old, today we turn our thoughts towards you and your selfless contributions in the lives of your children and the countless others. #happymothersday #enjoythejourney #toallthewomen https://www.instagram.com/p/BxXtSk3nT2O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eitj4l6jauwu

#truth #embracethechaos #girlboss #mommyblogger #independantwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTb3u4HnY3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1elunoho0vyvi

LOVE this!! I have this exact problem, I am so afraid to miss something in my notes and so self conscious about speaking among groups of people that I end up missing the whole context and any opportunities to showcase my abilities. I often feel my contributions are not as good as "Sally's" or "Moe's" so I keep them to myself. This helps no one. @melrobbinslive is amazing and empowering, if you dont already follow her and are passive to a fault, like me, I recommend it. #melrobbinslive #embracethechaos #showyourworth #mondaymotivation https://www.instagram.com/p/BxIWZybhPPO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=orkfwprf8e6n

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Looking for some help/advice with our sweet Max. Many of you know he has suffered from chronic ear infections that multiple vets attribute to "unknown allergies". We have tried just about every food, most recently an all natural freeze dried raw diet (with zero preservatives) with no success and it has only gotten worse. He now has an open sore on his back (I can only assume from scratching) and seems to be in so much pain. If you're squeamish, don't go to the second picture. We are out of our league, seeing yet another new vet tomorrow but I am interested in hearing if anyone else has had a similar experience and can shed some light? Any tips, advice or specific things to ask the vet are welcome and appreciated. We hate seeing this angel of a dog suffer. If ever there was a perfect dog, it would be Max. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw_LgoXAoXx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hjf297egbdii

Everything worth while takes hard work, dedication and risk. Without fear we would never know courage. Without failure we would never know triumph. Without sorrow, we can never know joy.