The Blur of Christmas
Christmas has come on gone and once again, it was a wonderful time with family. We were surrounded by love and laughter (so many laughs) and each year I am reminded just how…
Recipe: Puff Pastry Cream Cheese and Pepper Pinwheels – #whatscooking
I’m not sure if I’ve made a typical meal in about 4 days. At this time of year we suddenly find ourselves picking away at meals. This isn’t a bad thing. I love…
Holidays and Happy Kids: Tips to get through the long, busy days
We are a whirlwind of excitement around here. I think I still get as happy during the Christmas season as the kids do. We had our annual wine and cheese gathering with family…
Make your own Winter Door Swag
Sometimes, simple is better, right? Because we have a real tree that requires actual trimming, we ended up with some pieces of tree, doing absolutely nothing. And because I aspire to be sort…
Around Ottawa: Cumberland Heritage Museum Vintage Village of Lights
For the past couple of years, our family, my parents, and my sister’s families have gone to the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum’s Vintage Village of Lights. This post is a recap from the…
Easy to make Peanut Butter Cups
Drooooooool These are one of those recipes that are so easy, but taste so amazing that people will find it hard to believe that you barely spent 15 minutes doing it. I used…
Tea for Four
We took the kids to the Billings Estate National Historic Site Christmas Tea this weekend. It was so wonderful. The food was amazing, delicious and creative, the atmosphere took us back to a…
In Search of: Bread Recipes
I go through spurts with my bread maker. Sometimes, I use it many times a month. Other times, it sits, awaiting me to make some delicious in it. I made a quick loaf…
A laundry sign, just for me
My husband does the laundry in our house. Almost all of it, almost all the time. From sorting, to washing, to drying, to folding, to hanging up my sweaters that might shrink, to…
Traditions and More Holiday Events at City Museums
I am so excited! We are going to tea on Sunday at the Billings Estate National Historic Site! I can’t wait for us to munch on little bites of food and sip tea…
