Family Travel: Road Trip Tricks
As you know, we love to travel, and sometimes, we don’t need to get on an airplane for a fantastic trip. We have been road trippers for years and the kids have just…
Stay away from the ditch! ‘A learning to ride a bike’ story
The bikes are getting out more and more in this nice weather. Okay, the weather isn’t the best yet (at least not in Ottawa) but it’s not snowing and it’s not minus something…
Save $5 on the upcoming Pedal Punk performance at Centrepointe Theatres!
On May 2, blog advertiser Centrepointe Theatre is hosting Cirque Mechanics Pedal Punk! This is no average stage show! In Pedal Punk you’ll encounter unicycles that fly, wheel acrobats that hover, cyclists that…
The Junk Drawer
Everyone house has one, don’t they? Or a few. I won’t admit which category I fall into, but let’s put it this way: This picture? It’s of my silverware drawer. “That’s Weird, Becky”,…
Trying to be more eco conscious? Don’t forget about your old electronics
This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Ontario Electronic Stewardship #Ecycle sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided…
Recipe: Tuna Pasta Salad #whatscooking
Salads in the summer (or any time of year) is a favourite meal of mine. Especially really detailed salads. I’m a sucker for a salad with 10 ingredients and extra dressing but I also…
Natural Food Pantry at terra20 in Ottawa
I finally had the chance to visit the Natural Food Pantry section of terra20. You can read more about the pairing here on the terra20 website about the grand opening, plus more on…
Working up the nerve to write
There’s a post I keep trying to write. And then I don’t. But I want to. There’s no real news to share, nothing earth shattering, but for those of you who know me, it…
Recipe: Wildberry Chia Seed Jam
For years, I’ve seen recipes floating around that use chia seeds and strawberries to make a quick jam. I tell myself all the time that I want to learn to can food, make…
Greening the School Lunch with My Funkins
Green, eco-friendly lunches have become more common now. It doesn’t mean all of the school lunches we pack are perfect; there are still packaging bits to throw out and so on, but it…
