Michelle McLaughlin

Mom to five boys. Married to my best friend. Reader. Writer. Tea drinker. Gardener. Culinary enthusiast. Striving for simplicity.

[ann yu-kyung choi @annykchoi]

Had the honour of writing the foreword for @blankspacesmag's 4th anthology that celebrates 49 Canadian authors and their work. It's been a tremendous pleasure watching this creative arts magazine grow over the years. https://t.co/UggCN9Vksr

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

@alannarusnak Well done! 👏 I have that same problem. A lot.

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

08.08.2020

Today is our baby's 8th birthday!!!

Dylan is always smiling, sweet, and wears his long hair messy with a backwards baseball cap. He loves animals, feels things deeply, gives the best hugs, and is quick… https://t.co/6068DihrCa

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

Grade 8 Grad 2020
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This year looked a LOT different than anyone expected.
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We are so thankful for the group of parents that organized honouring our Grade 8's tonight with photos and a community drive by parade. I… https://t.co/QQMiGh7ebs

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

I choose you today just as I did 16 years ago. Our days together have been filled with so many laughs shared, memories made, and dreams dreamed. I look forward to all that the years ahead of us will bring our way… https://t.co/6pOP9SvKAx

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

Rhubarb crumble in a cast iron skillet. The first rhubarb from our patch.
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It was a hot one yesterday and we didnt want to cook indoors. As I put together grilled quesadillas for supper, the 2 littlest boys chopped… https://t.co/spHDJ0F6t2

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

@alannarusnak 😳

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

Cat in a box.
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Smudgie loves to sit in boxes. She doesn't mind if it is too small or teetering on the edge. She's happiest indoors when she's in a box or on top of a box.
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#catinabox #sillycat #catsofinstagram… https://t.co/lrOjclpINS

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

Lunch today included sunshine, a kitty companion, my backyard view, and warm tea while listening to the wind and birds sing. All by myself.
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The boys ate inside while they planned out movie scenes and designed… https://t.co/69GmttVi0T

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

Today I tried a new method for making bread and I am really pleased with the results.
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After 10 this morning I decided I wanted bread for lunch and I was able to have a loaf ready by noon. Only 1 rise for an hour,… https://t.co/WT9evxn9Pr

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

Kitty in a basket.
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Frodo was just one in a continual string of cats napping in the clean laundry today. Or pulling it out of the basket. However, this one is like a shadow blending right in.
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This was my excuse… https://t.co/9mWsed10oP

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

The finished stained glass painted windows with tape removed.
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#Easter #paintingwindows #stayhome #mymclaughlinboys https://t.co/17AaKGRi0c

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

The boys did some stained glassed window painting this afternoon.

#Easter #artistsatwork #stayhome #mymclaughlinboys https://t.co/d1AQ6B9beN

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

Stay home day....? I'm not sure.
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The bikes are out of storage and off they went for a ride up the road.
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It wasn't long before they came back to get the wagon and gloves. Along the side of the road they saw a… https://t.co/BXcTOeUICz

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

The boys and I are staying home to do our part to #flattenthecurve. Today some of my family delivered fresh eggs, candy, craft items, and a rolling office chair. We are ridiculously excited over this. Seeing people we love topped it off.

#COVID19 #itsthelittlethings #grateful

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

Yesterday was my birthday. It was a good day! My family is healthy, we are all home together, and taking a break from life's normal busy has been nice. Despite being in the midst of a pandemic where we are… https://t.co/dXotbTMmWQ

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

Celebreating St Patrick's Day 🍀 the McLaughlin way - with food.

Day 4 at home and we were out of bread. So I got creative and made some fresh baked Irish Potato bread to go with our corned beef and cabbage… https://t.co/AnIa5JzKKn

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

We met Elvis Stojko last night! (I was a bit starstruck so forgive the blurry pictures.😏).
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It was amazing watching him perform at Durham Skating Club year end Showcase! He was out there skating on the same ice… https://t.co/nJUsKhc0n5

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

My 13 yo twin sons were invited to a Valentine's party tonight. They thought it was a great time with fun games and lots of food. Yes, just the two them and 14 girls. #alittleuneven #itdidntbotherthem

[Michelle McLaughlin @simplebounty]

Waiting for the bus on a beautiful winter morning.

#wintermorning #beautifulOntario #outmyfrontdoor #mymclaughlinboys @ West Grey, Ontario https://t.co/ZWeiJrIGzn