Raspberry Coconut Smoothie
From time to time, I enjoy a really good smoothie. They can be sweet and tasty and depending on the ingredients quite healthy. I have learned over the years that sometimes when I…
Thanksgiving long weekend (and PD Day!) with the kids in Ottawa
Family Activities in Ottawa For many schools in the Ottawa area, this Friday marks a PD Day. Which leads into the Thanksgiving long weekend. Hooray for four days! But it also means that…
Enter to Win a $100 Grocery Card! #FocusOnTheFacts
This past weekend we attended the Carp Fair. I love rural fairs. They remind me of my childhood. Growing up, it was a big deal to go to the fair. As young kids,…
Recipe: One Pot Pasta
Even when I plan ahead and grocery shop with care, there are far too many nights during the week that I just don’t know what to make for dinner. Or, more accurately, I…
Recipe: Peach Crisp
I love fruit crisps. Not only are they easy to make, they always taste delicious. They are best served warm and while I know people who put milk or ice cream on their…
Family Travel: Walt Disney World Deals for Canadians
Yes, it’s true, we have another trip to Walt Disney World planned next year. You can read some of my Walt Disney World Planning tips and favourite food places in previous blog posts.…
The Afternoon Pick Me Up: Espresso
When the afternoon is looming, and school pick up is nearing, I often find myself hitting an afternoon slump. This isn’t new. When I was working in an office (eons ago), I would…
She told me I couldn’t
When she told me I couldn’t, I believed her. Because I usually do. She knows me well and wouldn’t have any reason to lie to me. It doesn’t benefit her to see me…
Recipe: Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe is straight out of my childhood. I can remember my mother baking it and I can also remember that it never lasted long. Now, in our house, when bananas turn too ripe,…
Lunch tips for little ones
If you have a preschooler or kindergarten aged child heading off to school for the first time this year, you’ll already understand when I say that it’s a big transition – for everyone.…
