Summer Family Adventures
I have to admit it doesn’t feel much like it where I live yet but summer is right around the corner. Once the warm weather hits my whole family is itching to get out and make the most of it….
Archive For May, 2015
Because I Said So. And Other Mom Things I Thought I’d Never Do or Say.
I remember not being a mom. In fact I swore I would never be a mom. And then life changed and I here I am – a mom. Looking back at being a childless adult I have a clear recollection…
Sweet Chilli BBQ Wings #BlueDragonBBQ
I cannot tell you how happy I am that it is grilling season again! Well the truth is we grill all year long, which often means shovelling our way to the bbq, but it’s just not quite the same when…
Grilled Madras Curry Ribs #PataksBBQ
We love ribs in our house. Well to be honest the little one isn’t a huge fan, yet, but my husband and I adore ribs. Most of the time I do them with a tangy barbeque sauce or do a…
Magic Happens in the Kitchen
My daughter is turning five this month. It’s hard to believe some days! She will be off to school in the fall and even though I might not be ready she sure is. Every single day I am amazed at…
Clean Water On the Go With Brita Review & Giveaway (CAN 06/01)
We all know how important drinking water is. We hear it all the time. But many of us aren’t that great at getting our daily dose of water down are we? With summer just around the corner staying hydrated is…
Playing With Our Food #MYBIXMIX
We have quite a good selection of cereal in our home. We are always stocked up with hot cereals, like oatmeal, which I think is mandatory to have on hand during our cold Saskatchewan winters. We have a small supply…
Spring Clean Giveaway (CAN 05/28)
It’s spring! It’s spring! Or so the calendar tells me. I have to admit it doesn’t feel much like spring where I am but I do see signs. The robins are in the back yard, the tulips are blooming and…
French Onion Barley Risotto
I’m all for fast and easy meals, especially during the week when time is so precious but there are just some dishes that take time and are so worth it. French onion soup and risotto are two of those dishes….
Stories From Moms
Mother’s Day is a bitter sweet day for me and has been for some time. I actually have two mothers, neither of which are part of my life. That can be a bitter pill to swallow on a day devoted…
The Ups and Downs of Spring #Achoo #Onatural
Spring is finally here! I think… After about 6 long months of winter the arrival of spring is more than welcome. The grass is getting green. The tulips are getting ready to bloom. The robins are back. The apple tree…