As our first house goes on the market 6 years after we first purchased it, I find myself getting nostalgic about our first days of House Hunting. We were just looking for a house that we could afford, but we never dreamt that we’d find a house that wouldn’t cost us anything! As a young, fairly newly married couple who each came ... Read More »
Yum. There are few ingredients that I love adding to my baking – or non-baking, as the case may be – more than peanut butter. It adds the perfect “je ne sais quois” and works smashingly well for making delectable ingredients stick together! One of our favourite on-the-go recipes is the simple Energy Bites recipe – but Kraft is getting ... Read More »
Recipe & Giveaway I love recipes that are simple, and this one is no exception. A recipe for quick cinnamon rolls that only takes TWO ingredients? And is done in 30 minutes, start to finish? Perfect for unexpected house guests, or for Sunday brunch. It’s also great for kids to help with, since there are not a lot of complicated ... Read More »
Last year, H-Man went to his first ever Monster Truck event here in Hamilton, and we’ve been hearing tales about it weekly ever since. As though he knows that Monster Jam is returning to town this month, the frequency of the Monster Truck conversation is increasing daily. The questions, the observations, the totally amazing Monster Truck facts! He doesn’t know ... Read More »
I have GREAT news, but it’s news that has turned our life upside down. My husband – Breadwinner Extraordinaire in our house – has been accepted to a fantastic Masters program at the University of Toronto starting in September. It’s a 16 month full-time program, so he’ll be doing a little bit of moonlighting, but the majority of our income ... Read More »
As a Canadian, I grew up knowing that one of the best toppings for French Fries was cheese and gravy – that’s right, Poutine! While we didn’t have it often, it was such a treat any time I did eat it. Those who are not familiar with poutine are missing out: warm, cheesy, melt-y, messy, and delicious! There are all ... Read More »
I feel like a tween again. Seriously. Remember going to a movie in the theatre (which was a super special treat because it was a once-every-two-years experience? (Shush, now, you Millennials.) And how you saved the Famous magazine for a month after because it featured an interview with the actors? And how you gushed about the storyline and how cute the ... Read More »
Sarnia is a frequent destination for our family, since it’s where my husband grew up and his mom still lives there. It is no longer the case that morning AND afternoon naps rule our lives, so we try to get out & about with the kids to encourage active living. The weather today was absolutely gorgeous, but at 10am, it was still ... Read More »
I am a lover of winter. The snow globe outside my windows. The tobogganing at dusk. The quiet in the streets. The skating on the bay. I love capturing those perfect days when the temperature is around 0C, flakes are floating gently in the skies, and the snow on the ground is just perfect for molding into bricks, bricks into ... Read More »
Looking for a light, spring-like treat to accompany this beautiful weather? These lemon squares are perfect for afternoon tea, a baby shower, or just a special treat. They’re easy to make, too, which is great for baking with kids over Spring Break! The recipe doubles well, but make sure to bake it in separate pan, so it will bake evenly. ... Read More »
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