This is a tough week for me. A horrible week every year, when I remember the last days with my son, Zack and what led to his death in 2011. I relive what I did and what I could have done differently. I remember all the ways he fought for his life in the end and […] Read more…
I can’t believe that the slow cooker that we received as an engagement gift from my great aunt, actually took me about 12 years of marriage to take out of the box! After that burgundy crockpot with the rose pattern stopped working (yay), I upgraded to a digital Hamilton-Beach slow cooker that I use at […] Read more…
“What’s for dinner?” is one of my least favourite phrases heard around my house. As I slowly answer what we’re having, I cross my fingers and hope that it won’t be met with…”oh, that again” or “I don’t like that“. What the kids don’t seem to realize is that for their entire lives, I’ve been […] Read more…
It’s official! I’ve fallen in love with lettuce wraps! I’ve eaten gluten-free and low carb for over a year and a half now and I’ve never tried to add crunch to my meals in this delicious, healthy and simple way! The last few weeks of warm weather has brought out some new, simple ideas for […] Read more…
This post was sponsored by TD but, as always, opinions are my own. Our office looks like a cyclone has gone through it! There are receipts, piles of paper, and three mugs of cold coffee on the desk. No, the kids haven’t been making a mess, it’s just Paul doing our taxes! Once again it’s […] Read more…
Are mini eggs your weakness at Easter? They sure are for me! Make this adorable and decadent and very simple chocolate nests for your mini eggs! A cute Easter or spring treat to make with the kids. Ingredients: bag of semi sweet chocolate chips bag of Chinese chow mein noodles bag of mini eggs Directions: […] Read more…
Another year has come and gone and again and it’s time to reflect on your goals, resolutions and try not to beat yourself up for not being where you want to be. We are always so hard on ourselves, me included. So this year, no “shoulda, woulda, coulda” but a celebration of the year gone […] Read more…
I love this time of year when all the greatest yummy ideas are spreading around the internet! My friend posted the recipe to these amazingly easy Christmas chocolate pretzel treats and made them in about 10 minutes, start to finish! I’ve now made them for Easter and Valentine’s Day just switching up the coloured chocolate […] Read more…
Our family loves all seafood, especially, salmon, fish and shrimps so I’m always looking for new, fast and delicious recipes we can all enjoy on a busy weeknight! I have to admit that I didn’t know much about sustainable seafood, but after a recent trip to Loblaws to look for the new Certified Sustainable Seafood […] Read more…
My house is buzzing with talk of this year’s epic Halloween costumes and Paul and I are working hard to steer the boys away from the Grim Reaper and Zombie looks that they are attracted to and challenge their creativity like WE did as kids! Remember when you checked your parent’s closet for a cool […] Read more…