Learning about Social Media – Ottawa Event is set to Engage
Next week, on May 31 and June 1, is the annual Social Capital Conference in Ottawa. This conference stands out for me not only because I sit on a few committees to help…
The Long Weekend Mini Road Trip
It was Monday of last week, a few days before the long weekend, when I emailed Andy and simply said ‘what if we just went away this weekend to Niagara?’. His reply was…
The BOM Fast 5: May 18
Quit looking for The Rock to be somewhere on this blog, the Fast 5 isn’t meant to be some Fast and the Furious reference (although, I now see that it is). And, BOM…
Good Eats: BBQ Edition
Confession: Our BBQ isn’t working and we haven’t decided if we are going to replace it. Hello? Are you still there? Still with me? No really, we might not. I lose my ‘foodie…
The Benefit of Activities Outside of School
For the second year in a row, my son is participating in the local T-Ball league. Next year it will be my daughter’s turn (the league starts at age 5). This is…
Recipe Success! Banana Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling
Yum. Just reading the title alone is making me hungry. I am constantly on the hunt for ways to use my browning bananas and when I stumbled on this recipe, it was all…
Recipe: Bacon Potato Hash with fried egg and Corn bread (also known as Thorbread)
Breakfast for supper is a favourite around here, as is breakfast for breakfast. Or brunch. Or lunch. You get the idea. One of the things I love most about breakfast food is…
Good Eats Recipe Round up – Iced Tea, Turkey Burgers and a Poutine Twist!
Heading into a hot weekend means many of you will be looking to BBQ, drink refreshing beverages and hopefully relax a little. Here are a few recipes from the Good Eats crew to…
Guest Post: Mother’s Day Gifts from terra20 PLUS a chance to win!
Our fabulous and earth-friendly advertiser, terra20, has put together this wonderful list of gifts for mom. There’s a little something for everyone here. You can follow terra20 on Twitter and Facebook for…
The First Tooth Lost
Today, my eldest son, at six and a half years old, lost his first tooth. A tiny, bottom left tooth that feels like it has a bigger impact than its size would…
