It's the last day of November which can only mean one thing in the parenting world. Tomorrow, December 1, will see the return of our festive friend (foe?), Elf on the Shelf. With the little guy in red's arrival comes a full month of planning fun and original ways to pose him around the house to … [Read more...]
10 Simple Ways To Go Greener Without Breaking the Bank
Trying to make the transition to Eco-friendly can seem daunting at times—and not to mention, pricey. However, it’s a lot easier and cheaper than you think to make the switch (and in some of our examples, you could actually save yourself some money). So, in honour of Earth Day this Saturday 22, … [Read more...]
Home Decor Ideas For Spring (And Not A Bunny In Sight)
Spring and Easter go hand-in-hand with one another. So, amidst all of the Easter baking and crafting, if you’re looking to spruce up your home without bombarding it with bunny sculptures and baby chicks, then look no further. Below are some doable design swaps to get your home looking fresh for … [Read more...]
Taleen’s Mom’s Salad
Before you read any further, you should know that the recipe below is not the one I was intending to write tonight. I was intending to provide you with the yummiest, most decadent recipe for apple butter. I was intending to come home, peel and chop some apples and slowly simmer them as the warm, … [Read more...]
Weekday Go-To Dinners
The picture above is not part of my weekday meal planning. My sister is a way healthier cook than I am, so she gets credit for the beautiful summer salad that I blatantly used to draw you into reading my post. Shall we begin? I am primarily responsible for the food in our household. I do most … [Read more...]
Unexpected Company and EASY Lemon Squares
We had one of those days when we had just a few hours notice from a few old neighbours who were going to be in the 'hood and wanted to drop in for a visit. I love that! Seriously! To me it means that people feel so at ease with us that they don't hesitate to drop in. I don't consider it an after … [Read more...]
Kitchen Cheats: We all love them!
When it comes to cooking and eating, I'll try just about anything once. But before trying it again, I ask myself one question,Is it worth it? Take today for instance; we were out for lunch with friends and happened upon the coolest old-school diner. The menu boasted about their world-famous … [Read more...]
Comfy Old Fashioned Russian Apple Cake
Tonight is one of those nights. Hubby is out at a function and I'm at home with the boys figuring out what to have for dinner. It's very tempting to just go out to a local restaurant as there are many great choices within walking distance. It's also tempting to just order in. But instead, I looked … [Read more...]
Taking it Slow & Low: Coconut Curry Chicken
I've been obsessed on the idea of a slow-cooker for a while. Last week I did it...I bought a slow cooker at the department store that Tracey doesn't like. I swear the service may just be a tad bit better in the housewares department. Anyway, the sales person gave me full confidence saying several … [Read more...]
There’s Just Something About Summer
There's a slowness about this time of year that I sometimes have trouble making peace with. I feel less efficient. This goes against my grain in many ways.To start with, the children have camp schedules that change the flow of our days from what they used to be... and what that comes down to is a … [Read more...]