We live on the west, west coast of BC. Where our temps rarely fall below zero, and when they do it is considered “too cold” to go out. Being born and raised here I couldn’t imagine a winter where I […]
Things get tight in the winter for us. Christmas looming, and even tho we go budget on the gifts, the food, drink and festivities start to add up. And if you are anything like me, any …
My hubby is an import model. He was "Made in England" in the 70's and came to Canada in 1999. Marriage, kids and life is here now, although there is still a little "Brit" left in …
It's a Turkey-rific time of year for a twitter party & to support this fabulous campaign that Butterball is running! This December, Butterball is reaching 1000 families/charities in need! Just in time for the holidays, Butterball …
I LOVE cooking with wine, especially in the winter. And when I am able to make some of my "ole favourites" even better, it makes me pretty happy. My "better" twist to my chili recipe has …
It's true people. I have bad days. I have days when I am bitchy, and irritable. I have days when I am just lethargic and don't want to do the laundry. I have days when I pout. …
The holidays start oozing their specialness right around this time. We start preparing our lists, stocking up on baking and that general thrum of excitement sits in our bellies. And holiday giving is brought to the …
I had that moment on monday as I pulled into the preschool parking lot and saw the fire & rescue truck pull out of the driveway. The "OMG" moment where you heart thumps and you panic …
After making a batch of butter creamed cupcakes for the little guy to take to preschool, I was kind of all "sugared" out. With a birthday cake still on the list, I went back into …
OK, that's it, it is REALLY time to get moving on my shopping list. I normally don't delay like this, but somehow this year, time has gotten away from me. With just the 5 of us …
I was staring inside the freezer pondering what to make for dinner the other night and had this sudden explosion of feeling fortunate. I looked around me at my kids playing outside, the clean air, …
I have done enough crazed holiday shopping to know that it never works out well. That last minute run to the mall, the battle with the hoards of shoppers on "sale" days and hauling bags …
Our kids LOVE making iced sugar cookies. The cookie cutters, the decorating, the whole thing is a tasty craft project (that means TONNES of mom time) But what to do with that glob of over rolled, …
With iced up mornings and cold floors and a constant fire burning this week, I keep thinking back to last year at this time. Last year, our two weeks in St Lucia with kids (thanks to …
We never make a big deal about the grownups for the holidays, but every now and then if there is something special on the list it arrives under the tree. This fall I fell in love …
