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Poutine Pledge
Update: Thank you to everyone who participated this weekend. I received many tweets and comments letting me know you enjoyed your poutine! Amy had a great idea and next time I’ll include a…
Battaw!
There is really no reason for this post, just a few updates and thoughts: Baby girl is now 8 months old. 8! Where has the time gone? (also note, we have 2.5 weeks…
Recipe: My Brother’s Plum Pie
I was more than thrilled when my brother offered to make the pies for Thanksgiving dinner that I hosted. While my husband also bakes pies, we just didn’t have the time with entertaining,…
Pumpkin Carving!
Nobody said I’m a pumpkin carver talent! But we had a lot of fun. The Boy chose the shapes for the eyes and nose on each. Also, I asked if he wanted ‘happy’…
Preschool Activity: Jack-O-Lantern Game
This is a different take on Pin The Tail on the Donkey using a pumpkin and face. We cut out a pumpkin,eyes, nose and mouth out of construction paper and put the blank…
Halloween – Boo!
As a child, I loved Halloween. My younger sister and brother and I would start making a list of possible costumes in September, and slowly eliminate until we had the perfect one. We…
Halloween – Boo!
As a child, I loved Halloween. My younger sister and brother and I would start making a list of possible costumes in September, and slowly eliminate until we had the perfect one. We…
Thanksgiving Leftovers done three ways
One of the best parts of hosting Thanksgiving dinner? The leftovers. I normally try to get an extra big bird for this main purpose, but even at 18 pounds this year there wasn’t…
Giving Thanks
This weekend is Thanksgiving weekend (in Canada). It’s a wonderful holiday where my family comes together to gorge on a turkey dinner that my husband and I do, visit, catch up and…
Why, hello Fall. You’re looking lovely
I love Fall. This is a wonderful time of year. Mother Nature demonstrates her true beauty, showing off her colours and pleasant temperatures. We also hit holiday season. This is kicked off this…