I can't believe it's already October. It's the time of year where we start getting ready for Halloween. Ok, that's not terribly honest. It's the time of year I SHOULD be getting ready for Halloween but I'm not supermom any other day of the year so it doesn't happen until the very last minute. For … [Read more...]
10 Jaw-Dropping Gingerbread Houses You Must See
Looking for a wonderful tradition to start with your family this holiday season? Why not throw on the aprons, bust out the icing and decorate your very own gingerbread house! They make a wonderful centerpiece for your holiday dinner or party and when you finally decide to dig in, there is nothing … [Read more...]
THIS is Community.
I love my neighbourhood. It is urban and busy. The houses and lots are smaller but the community is close knit and I really appreciate being a part of it. Sometimes I forget how lucky we are but last night was a perfect reminder of why this neighbourhood is so fabulous. Halloween in my 'hood … [Read more...]
The Pumpkins.
I don't know what the culprit was, but I had some lousy pumpkins this year. Some were soft, which make intricate cutting impossible. I broke about 5 pumpkins this year, which can really almost make a lady cry, after spending 50 minutes cutting a face, only to have a large chunk of it break off... … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – say it ain’t so
There it is. An entire wall of Christmas ornaments at our local Hallmark. In August. … [Read more...]