Little Sarah Birch
Welcome To Little Sarah Birch
Who am I? I’m a mother, a wife, Maritimer, a former lawyer, and a self-proclaimed adventurer who goes by Sarah. I’m not funny per se, but I get myself into funny situations that create humour in my life. I believe that everyone has a story to tell; this blog will be home to my story.
Because our family recently moved from the West to the East Coast of Canada (back to “our roots”), I’ve been thinking a lot about how to turn the place you live into your home. This blog is meant for anyone looking to feel more at home in their own life and community, while following along with mine.
The Blog
Cheers to Neighbours
Neighbours lend you a cup of sugar when you’re making muffins; they lend you a listening ear when you’re having a rough day.
He Doesn’t Look at Me Like That Anymore
One of my favourite photos from my relationship is one of just Dana (my husband) at our wedding, thirteen years ago, standing at the front of the church. I’m not in the photo, but looking at his face, there is no doubt he’s looking at me. I’d know that look anywhere:...
Tricia’s Pumpkin Bread (Birch family favourite!)
In 2006, three of my mother's best friends (and second moms to me) hosted a wedding shower for me. They asked everyone to bring a recipe card of their favourite recipe. My friend, Tricia, gave me her pumpkin bread recipe and it has been a family favourite ever since....
Homeschooling: The Job I Never Wanted
“I’ve been homeschooling my kids,” my former roommate (now Bay Street lawyer friend) says to me. “I didn’t miss my calling.” Preach. Teaching is not for everyone. There’s a reason why many of us never considered education as an option despite the favourable hours and...
The Great Divide Between Friendly & Friendship
See that photo below? That’s me, Sarah Lawson (now Sarah Birch), listed as “friendliest” in the yearbook superlatives. Friendliness is easy for an extrovert like me. My best friend likes to recount the tale about the time I had such a great conversation with the...
The Year of the “S” Words (guiding words for 2020)
There’s been a lot of talk about people’s “guiding word” of 2020. I’ve never really been a “guiding word” kind of person. Why should each year get a word? Can I choose the same word as I did last year? Just kidding, I didn’t choose one last year, nor any year before...
That Blogger Life: Fun Yet Complicated. A Former Lawyer’s View
Lawyer turned Explorer. That’s how I’m known these days. Once upon a time, I studied law, then I had a less traditional but still legal-related career (particularly related to contracts). Two years ago, I became active in social media and about a year ago, I started...
Best “clean” skincare & makeup products (for me)
Remember that time when I became a dermatologist and makeup artist? You don't? Oh wait, that's because I'm neither of those things. You may argue that I have no business writing about my favourite "clean" skincare & makeup products, but I disagree. While my...
What To Do in Saint John, NB
“The John” is such an unfortunate nickname for my hometown of Saint John, NB. Leave it to us “Johners” to come up with a name that’s not at all representative of the flourishing and beautiful city that it is! As a Saint John native, I had a wonderful childhood...
