As I visited a Tim Hortons the other day I was thinking about all the "double cups" that are wasted. The cups get quite hot and I know a lot of people double cup. I admit I could simply remember my thermos but I have since kept my extra cup in my car so I don't have to keep asking for one.
Anyway I asked the associate that served me if they will ever be getting sleeves like the other coffee chains. She said the associates have asked and asked and there is nothing planned. I thought this was quite ridiculous and have since decided to write a letter to Tim Hortons encouraging them to do so.
Not only will it say on cups but the sleeves are also recylable where I don't believe the cups are (because of the waxy inside)....correct me if I am wrong.
I am asking people to email Tim Hortons with my same request about the sleeves. I am hoping that if enough people contact them they may change their minds.
Call me naive....
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Grrrrr....Blogger help needed fellow bloggers.
I am trying to post a video of Natasha's first Ukrainian dance performance however I am having the most difficult time loading it to my blog. I took the video on my small digital camera and the format is to large to upload as the orginal. I have, since, made it smaller through NERO but it still won't let me post.
ARG the video is so cute and I want to share it with my few readers.
ARG the video is so cute and I want to share it with my few readers.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Malanka
This is my first attempt at uploading a video so I hope you enjoy. It is worth a good laugh based on cuteness alone. Natasha is the only one with blonde hair LOL (on the left).
Natashas' first Ukrainian Dance performance.
Natashas' first Ukrainian Dance performance.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Saturday
Yesterday was nice day despite a stomach that didn't agree with anything.
My Auntie Betty was having a Christmas/New Year dinner with everyone at her home near Sherwood Park. My mom and I decided to head in early and do a little shopping. We really only made 2 stops as we have another trip into the city for Monday. We first went to a fellow LPer who generously left me a rubbermaid bin full of stuff for Jamaica. With the exception of a couple of things...everything will go. We went into Ikea as I wanted some storage containers for the girls dress up clothes. I went in with the intention of buying a chest I saw on the internet but changed my mind for something a little more versitile. They had some simple felt baby mobiles on sale for 1.99 so I bought three of those to put in the suitcase for Jamaica. After Ikea we headed to Chapters. My mom bought my brother, Daylan, the rest of the Harry Potter series. I think he has the middle books but not the beginning or end. She also bought the girls some new books. I love Chapters as they always seem to have great kids books at bargain prices. Some of them I don't like but if you take your time they surface. I bought the girls a book called COW which is fitting for all the farmers in our family and I love the illustrations. I also bought myself, Time Travellers Wife, after hearing many recommendations on LP. I purchased a laminated world map so I could show Natasha were we are headed. Today we hung it up and used a marker to plot our flight.
Auntie Betty's was nice. She made a lovely supper and smiled depsite 10 kids uner 8 running and screaming throughout her home. She bought each of her Great Great neieces/nephews gifts as well as had "Santa" stop by and fill stockings. I got a lovely Christmas tree ornament. She has been buying me an ornament for Christmas for years and I look forward to getting it. Most of my collection is from her but some of them still grace my moms tree (she's not quite ready to give them up LOL). The kids had fun and did not want to leave. Thankfully everyone left at about the same time so it made it a little easier (though the doorway more crowded). We got to Camrose shortly after 9 and I darted into Safeway for a couple of things.
Ashley fell asleep so when we got home I just carried her straight to bed. Natasha (my night hawk) was asleep by 10:30 I believe. She pottered (Janes blog rubbing off) about while I unloaded the vehicle.
I was still feeling fluish so I took some Niquil and went to bed. I started a new book, Almost Moon, but only read a couple of pages before my body/mind started to drift.
My Auntie Betty was having a Christmas/New Year dinner with everyone at her home near Sherwood Park. My mom and I decided to head in early and do a little shopping. We really only made 2 stops as we have another trip into the city for Monday. We first went to a fellow LPer who generously left me a rubbermaid bin full of stuff for Jamaica. With the exception of a couple of things...everything will go. We went into Ikea as I wanted some storage containers for the girls dress up clothes. I went in with the intention of buying a chest I saw on the internet but changed my mind for something a little more versitile. They had some simple felt baby mobiles on sale for 1.99 so I bought three of those to put in the suitcase for Jamaica. After Ikea we headed to Chapters. My mom bought my brother, Daylan, the rest of the Harry Potter series. I think he has the middle books but not the beginning or end. She also bought the girls some new books. I love Chapters as they always seem to have great kids books at bargain prices. Some of them I don't like but if you take your time they surface. I bought the girls a book called COW which is fitting for all the farmers in our family and I love the illustrations. I also bought myself, Time Travellers Wife, after hearing many recommendations on LP. I purchased a laminated world map so I could show Natasha were we are headed. Today we hung it up and used a marker to plot our flight.
Auntie Betty's was nice. She made a lovely supper and smiled depsite 10 kids uner 8 running and screaming throughout her home. She bought each of her Great Great neieces/nephews gifts as well as had "Santa" stop by and fill stockings. I got a lovely Christmas tree ornament. She has been buying me an ornament for Christmas for years and I look forward to getting it. Most of my collection is from her but some of them still grace my moms tree (she's not quite ready to give them up LOL). The kids had fun and did not want to leave. Thankfully everyone left at about the same time so it made it a little easier (though the doorway more crowded). We got to Camrose shortly after 9 and I darted into Safeway for a couple of things.
Ashley fell asleep so when we got home I just carried her straight to bed. Natasha (my night hawk) was asleep by 10:30 I believe. She pottered (Janes blog rubbing off) about while I unloaded the vehicle.
I was still feeling fluish so I took some Niquil and went to bed. I started a new book, Almost Moon, but only read a couple of pages before my body/mind started to drift.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Back to Work
Today was Adams' and mine first day back to work. Adam left back to work yesterday and went from sleeping in to an alarm clock screeching at 5:30. I went from having my lovely husband home to help with the girls to solo again. He was home for nearly a month but thankfully he has a short shift...he is back next Thursday. Then he will do one more shift before our trip to Jamaica.
I tell you I really noticed his absence today. After a month of having help with the girls I sure feel tired today. We will slowly get back into the swing of things.
Today we did a bunch of nothing. I washed some summer clothes for the trip. We played some games and took it easy. Natasha came down with a fever on Wednesday night. She still had it last night but seem to be coming out of it today.
I need to head to Fabricland for some fabric to make a wrap. I would like to have something to carry the girls in should we decide to do some hiking in Jamaica. I could pack a stroller but it is just one more thing to lug around. At least with a wrap it can be folded up and easily put into a suitcase. We will see. I still might try and find a second hand umbrella stroller to take. I just haven't decided.
I am tired. I rode my stationary bike for an hour. I am going to take a hot shower, crawl into bed and read and then drift off to sleep. I am just about finished Memory Keepers Daughter.
Goodnight.
I tell you I really noticed his absence today. After a month of having help with the girls I sure feel tired today. We will slowly get back into the swing of things.
Today we did a bunch of nothing. I washed some summer clothes for the trip. We played some games and took it easy. Natasha came down with a fever on Wednesday night. She still had it last night but seem to be coming out of it today.
I need to head to Fabricland for some fabric to make a wrap. I would like to have something to carry the girls in should we decide to do some hiking in Jamaica. I could pack a stroller but it is just one more thing to lug around. At least with a wrap it can be folded up and easily put into a suitcase. We will see. I still might try and find a second hand umbrella stroller to take. I just haven't decided.
I am tired. I rode my stationary bike for an hour. I am going to take a hot shower, crawl into bed and read and then drift off to sleep. I am just about finished Memory Keepers Daughter.
Goodnight.
Sunny Skies, Blue Water and Sandy Beaches!!
Though I am not through blogging about the holiday season I just had to share news of our upcoming trip.
Last year Adam and I took an adults only trip to Mexico. It was understood, by Natasha (Ashley did not really understand), that the next holiday would include the whole family.
We have been looking and trying to decide where to go. We did not want to go back to Mexico quite yet. We decided against the Dominican Republic. We had settled on Cuba but kept looking for other options.
While searching one night a fantastic deal to Jamaica popped up. We look at the reviews, what the hotel had to offer, things to do in the area, etc. We were pretty happy with what we saw but decided to sit for a couple of days. I woke up one morning to try and book and as my luck would have it the trip was registering, SOLD OUT. I tried later that morning with success and immediately booked. For the same price to the other all inclusive locations (Mexico, Cuba, etc) we are headed to Jamaica. There must have been a huge seat sale as a week before and a week after our departure date the price is nearly doubled.
So we leave for Jamaica at the end of January for a wonderful week. I am planning on packing a suitcase full of stuff to leave for the locals. I posted on a parenting website (LP) that I was looking for donations and many members have stepped up. I have been reading that Jamaicans graciously accept anything so I am happy to recycle some things that may end up in the trash. For those interested I am looking for kids books, toys, clothes, etc. Adults like hats, tshirts, magazines, etc. The kids both are paying fares so they each have the same weight allowances as adults which makes filling another suitcase easy.
Anyway I am attaching links for those interested in snooping. One link is of the resort and the others are of attractions in and around our resort. We are all very excited!!!
http://www.sunsetjamaicagrande.com/default.asp
http://www.coyabagardens.com/index.html
http://www.dunnsriverfallsja.com/
http://www.shawparkgardens.com/
Last year Adam and I took an adults only trip to Mexico. It was understood, by Natasha (Ashley did not really understand), that the next holiday would include the whole family.
We have been looking and trying to decide where to go. We did not want to go back to Mexico quite yet. We decided against the Dominican Republic. We had settled on Cuba but kept looking for other options.
While searching one night a fantastic deal to Jamaica popped up. We look at the reviews, what the hotel had to offer, things to do in the area, etc. We were pretty happy with what we saw but decided to sit for a couple of days. I woke up one morning to try and book and as my luck would have it the trip was registering, SOLD OUT. I tried later that morning with success and immediately booked. For the same price to the other all inclusive locations (Mexico, Cuba, etc) we are headed to Jamaica. There must have been a huge seat sale as a week before and a week after our departure date the price is nearly doubled.
So we leave for Jamaica at the end of January for a wonderful week. I am planning on packing a suitcase full of stuff to leave for the locals. I posted on a parenting website (LP) that I was looking for donations and many members have stepped up. I have been reading that Jamaicans graciously accept anything so I am happy to recycle some things that may end up in the trash. For those interested I am looking for kids books, toys, clothes, etc. Adults like hats, tshirts, magazines, etc. The kids both are paying fares so they each have the same weight allowances as adults which makes filling another suitcase easy.
Anyway I am attaching links for those interested in snooping. One link is of the resort and the others are of attractions in and around our resort. We are all very excited!!!
http://www.sunsetjamaicagrande.com/default.asp
http://www.coyabagardens.com/index.html
http://www.dunnsriverfallsja.com/
http://www.shawparkgardens.com/
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Christmas!
Wow I really haven't posted in a while. By no means am I lacking photos to blog it was just me being lazy and/or blaming it on the season.
We had Adam home for nearly a month which was LOVELY. We really didn't do anything exciting but just enjoyed the time together.
I hosted my first (ever) Christmas dinner at our new home. I should add the mean was not done entirely by me. My inlaws brought stuff as well as my parents. I got to use my silver and my danica china, both of which I recieved as wedding gifts, for the first time. I think everything went really well. We opened gifts with Adams' family first and later that night with my family.
We had Adam home for nearly a month which was LOVELY. We really didn't do anything exciting but just enjoyed the time together.
I hosted my first (ever) Christmas dinner at our new home. I should add the mean was not done entirely by me. My inlaws brought stuff as well as my parents. I got to use my silver and my danica china, both of which I recieved as wedding gifts, for the first time. I think everything went really well. We opened gifts with Adams' family first and later that night with my family.
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