Posted in Food & Drink
Berry Balsamic Salad
This a salad that I’ve been making for several years now and it’s a hit in my house and always received rave reviews when I serve it to guests as well. I was having a hard time finding a salad dressing that I really liked so I just developed my own recipe. Berry Balsamic Salad Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive…
Posted in Home & Garden
Fall Cleaning: Conquering the Clutter
I know most people do “spring cleaning”, but when the snow is melting, and the tulips are sprouting, I just want to be outside. I figure, spring cleaning can wait until fall. So now that the days are getting shorter, and the cool air stings my lungs, I am in full-on fall cleaning mode. The clutter in my house is…
Posted in Health & Wellness
Winter Nutrition Tips for Moms
The winter months always seem to be the hardest of months on most Moms. It is not only important to take care of your health, but throughout the winter months it is even more important to focus on your health and nutrition. The following nutrition tips have been put together to help you; Mom, get through the winter happy and…
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Best Ever Scalloped Potatoes
Fall is most definitely in the air. In fact, for a few days here, winter was in the air. With the change in the seasons I find myself bringing out the “comfort food” recipes. Those dishes that make you feel all warm and cozy. One dish that always shouts comfort to me is scalloped potatoes. A few years ago I…
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5 Minute Freezable Turkey Southwest Soup
In a few hours, Thanksgiving is over here in Canada. We had 3 separate Thanksgiving dinner parties to go to this weekend and we are turkey-ed out! I don’t want to think about having turkey sandwiches, stew or pot pie for the next few weeks. Here’s what I did with some of the turkey leftovers (yes it only takes 5…
Posted in Crafts & DIYHome & GardenLifestyle
Getting Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally
Fruit flies. They are my nemesis. Just when I think they are gone, just like that they reappear with no warning at all. It really is an endless cycle. A battle I have come to accept and may never win. Our kitchen is filled with bananas, and since it is apple season, apples of course. I guess these little creatures love…
Posted in Just Between Us
The Power of The To-Do List
I have a secret. I’m a list junkie. I make lists for everything – what I want to accomplish in my day, what chores need to be done, what lessons I’m going to work on with the kids for the day, what my goals are, what things I have to pack, etc. In fact, I often rip off a HUGE piece…