Returning from Away
We are back in Ottawa and despite feeling like January has skated by me, we are happy to be home. It was a fantastic (although quick) weekend away to visit the family in…
Reclaiming Your Space: Letting Go – Confessions of a packrat
I would say the #1 issue that I had/have in my space is I have too much stuff. And it’s not just because I’ve been buying like crazy, in fact, I would say…
Recipe Success! Bacon Whiskey Jam
A couple of weekends ago I stepped into the kitchen for a day of cooking. I love doing this, especially on the weekends when I have time (read: I’m not as distracted by…
Reclaiming Your Space – Organizing Series: Tackling The Kitchen and Pantry
The first room we are going to chat about in the Reclaiming Your Space organizing series is the kitchen. I am finally at the point where I feel like mine is under control,…
FLASH GIVEAWAY! Win 2 tickets to the Home Renovations Show in Ottawa this weekend
Having just finished renovations in the house, and with more potentially planned the longer we stay here, the Home Renovations Show in Ottawa this weekend seems timely. Thinking about doing some renos yourself?…
Disney has a New Princess, Plus a familiar princess movie premieres!
I love sharing movies with my kids that I loved as a little girl. Most Disney movies fall into this category. I am realizing now that there are so many they haven’t seen…
Accessorizing: Help!
At the end of the month, Andy and I are going to a wedding. It will be the first time we leave the kids. We are leaving them with Grandma and the aunts…
Creating a Restaurant Style Meal at Home: Secrets, Tips and Yes, Some Ways to Cheat
It’s no secret that I like to cook. And now that the kitchen is actually functional and pretty it’s even more fun to cook in. But while I do like cooking for Andy…
Better Organizing: Reclaiming your space Blog Series
Every January I go through a time of renewal. I feel refreshed after a couple of solid weeks with my family, the holidays make me take stock of all my blessings, and as…