The joys of June. Haying. Ellie’s first trip to Canada’s Wonderland. The birds, Cedar and Cigo. Bathroom progress. The end of school. Our solstice campout. A cottage weekend. Strawberries. Fireworks and a fair.

Here are some other things I’ve enjoyed this month.

In case it’s not clear, I fully embrace JOMO (Joy of Missing Out). Turns out, JOMO can help your finances as well.

I read two books this month that had me looking at everyday activities differently: Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell and Breath by James Nestor.

As we mark Canada Day (and Independence Day), I encourage you to reflect on what kind of person you are, what kind of country you want and what you can do to make that happen.

Another PSA. If you smoke, don’t throw a lit cigarette out your car window. A neighbour had a grass fire very similar to ours last week.

This video helped me figure out how to install the bathroom panelling. (Plus I love The Grit and Polish.)

Is this light too rustic? Or farm fabulous?

“Slow go the days. Fast go the years… Someday turns to right now. Right now turns to way back when. Man you better live ’em. Cause you won’t get ’em back again.”

Tim & The Glory Boys

We are fully into summer here and working on filling our days with all the love and joy we can. I wish the same to you.