Life

Today was my 4th day working at my new store Past Connections. After 6 years of working at home, the decision to go back to work wasn’t something I took lightly! It’s a huge change for everyone in our family, especially since I work on Saturdays now too. In my first week, I’ve learned a… Read more about Back to Work Fun

This summer has been an interesting one. I had grand hopes (as I always do) of getting out and seeing more of Alberta during Summer Vacation. We did visit Stettler to ride the Steam Train and visited the Ellis Bird Farm but that was about it. Instead, I’ve been learning new tricks. “New tricks?”, you… Read more about This Old Dog is Learning New Tricks

Last year, Evan and I moved to the lake full time. I knew I could work from home on my blog no matter where we lived as long as I had a decent wifi connection. We loved our lake life and he loved his new school. Fast forward a year, though, and I questioned how… Read more about I Bought a Store! Past Connections Emporium

Help me give a big MerryAboutTown welcome to Amanda Kamps, our guest blogger for the day. Amanda is a 28-year-old craft beer lover born and raised in Lacombe County, Alberta. Her other interests involve eating, cooking, warm weather, and dogs. Personal goal to visit every brewery in Alberta. The neverending jouuuurneeeeeey! Today she is going to… Read more about Why Craft Beer is a Must Try!

I know, I know, summer just started (or will be next week for us) but the kids will be going back to school before you know it. Every year I put everything off and then I’m fighting with everyone and their brother to get things done before the first day of school. Don’t be like… Read more about Back to School Checklist of Things to Do Now to Prepare!