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How Big Is Your Brave?5 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 3 weeks ago: Anyone who knows me, knows that I tend to say exactly what I’m thinking. I’m not, and I … more →

Tags: life with kids, Random, elena aitken, brave, Sara Bareilles, Sara Bareilles Song, message to kids, strong daughters, how big is your brave?

Exciting Times Ahead...2 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 3 months ago: I know it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged about anything, but that’s not because … more →

Tags: My Books., Writing #2, elena aitken, New Book, Finding Emma, composing myself, elena's new book

Fishy Follow Through15 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 4 months ago: I’m not new. I mean, I’ve been doing this parenting thing for ten and a half years now. … more →

Tags: life with kids, Real Life, elena aitken, Fingers Crossed, following through with kids, kids owning fish, kids and fish, beta fish, beta fish for kids

Why Tri...Again?8 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 4 months ago: Last week (or was it the week before?) I came clean about my goal to train for an Olympic triathlon. … more →

Tags: tri me!!, elena aitken, do-over, tri me, elena triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, triathlon training for real women

Saved By The Crock Pot...Again!

Elena Aitken wrote 5 months ago: Have you ever had one of those weeks where you’re just crazy busy, running everywhere and tryi … more →

Tags: life with kids, Real Life, elena aitken, paleo slow cooker, growing up paleo, fast paleo, Crock Pot Recipes, Crock Pot Beef Stew

Lessons Learned2 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 6 months ago: A while back the fabulous Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson asked me to guest post on her fabulous blog. I wa … more →

Tags: Real Life, Guest Post, elena aitken, Lessons Learned, Renee Schuls Jacobson, renee lessons learned

Santa...Saved By The Book12 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 6 months ago: My kids still believe in Santa Claus. At least I think they do. And I’m totally good with it. … more →

Tags: life with kids, Real Life, elena aitken, Christmas, Santa (Claus), Believe in Santa, kids believe, Santa Claus Rod Green

My Lapse In Judgement (a.k.a. Craft Night)10 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 6 months ago: I’m not a particularly crafty person. Sure, I like to do some arts and crafts projects. The ke … more →

Tags: life with kids, Real Life, elena aitken, Tye Dye, jeans into a skirt, Crafts with kids, Super Mom Moments, tye dye mess

Don't be hating on the Crock-Pot15 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 7 months ago: Busy is the new normal, right? It certainly is around here. And I don’t know very many people … more →

Tags: life with kids, Real Life, elena aitken, crock pot chicken, busy with kids, quick chicken meal, healthy crock pot

Free Books?2 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 9 months ago: Who doesn’t like free books? A great way to get free books is through Goodreads. Are you a mem … more →

Tags: My Books., elena aitken, drawing free, book giveaway, goodreads, Free Books, drawing free giveaway, Good Reads

September Stress? Have a muffin! And...the winner is...3 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 9 months ago: Does anyone else find the first few weeks of September stressful? Just trying to get the kids organi … more →

Tags: Real Life, Going Bananas, elena aitken, Banana Bread Recipes, calgary home + design show, going bananas, banana recipe, banana hoarder, winner of home show tickets

The Great Purge27 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 9 months ago: You may have noticed that there was no blog post on Tuesday. You may not have noticed. That’s … more →

Tags: Real Life, Pin It Up, elena aitken, organizing the house, purging the crap, Cleaning, Cleaning Tips, Calgary Home Show, calgary home and design show

Announcing...Hidden Gifts!7 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 9 months ago: I’m so excited to introduce to you all my latest book. The story takes place in the middle of … more →

Tags: Writing #2, elena aitken, unexpected gifts, hidden gifts, elena book, castle mountain lodge, elena romance book

Confessions of a Banana Horder21 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 9 months ago: It’s been confirmed. I’m a horder. But I don’t horde balls of elastic bands or sta … more →

Tags: Going Bananas, elena aitken, hidden gifts, elena bananas, frozen bananas, Banana Recipes, banana horder, Hidden Gifts cover, Banana Bread Recipes

Rebel Without A Duotang9 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 9 months ago: This is back to school week for many of my friends, or more accurately, their kids. But…not fo … more →

Tags: life with kids, Real Life, elena aitken, unexpected gifts, hidden gifts, school supply list, buying school supplies for kids, crazy school supply lists, rebel against school supplies

Time to Pull the Plug9 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 10 months ago: This past week my husband took a week off work, a whole week. If you know my husband at all and how … more →

Tags: Real Life, elena aitken, time to unplug, Unplug from technology, no texting, No Internet, technology break

Treasure Hunting GPS Style13 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 10 months ago: Last weekend I was introduced to something new. Friends came to visit us out in British Columbia, wh … more →

Tags: life with kids, elena aitken, geo caching, Geo Caches, geo caching with kids, treasure hunt, treasure hunting with GPS, panorama geo caches, Panorama

1 Woman + 40 Books + 365 Days = Making A Difference18 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 10 months ago: Sometimes you never know what situations will put you together with amazing people. Last spring I wa … more →

Tags: Real Life, Inspiration, elena aitken, Nothing Stays in Vegas, Rikki Neukom, giving back, Pencils for Kids, Backpacks for Kids, celebrating 40

Sometimes You Need A Little Push!8 comments

Elena Aitken wrote 10 months ago: Sometimes you need a little push. It’s been a busy summer so far. My kids and I have been all … more →

Tags: life with kids, Real Life, Inspiration, elena aitken, push from friends, Need a push?, Try New Things, push yourself


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