2012

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…

Health & Wellness

Winter Nutrition Tips for Moms

PTPAOctober 22, 2012

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…

Food & Drink

Best Ever Scalloped Potatoes

PTPAOctober 12, 2012

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…

Food & Drink

5 Minute Freezable Turkey Southwest Soup

PTPAOctober 9, 2012

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…

Crafts & DIY Home & Garden Lifestyle

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally

PTPAOctober 8, 2012

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…

Just Between Us

The Power of The To-Do List

PTPAOctober 2, 2012

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…

Food & Drink Just Between Us

Super Yummy Zucchini Brownies w Frosting

PTPASeptember 24, 2012

I can’t get over the amount of twitter love that I have received for the recipe I’m about to share. It absolutely makes my heart glow! I’m always on the hunt for 5 star recipes that I then alter them if I can to ‘healthify’! I’m really not a fan of all the oils and sugars that seem to come…

Everyday Parenting Just Between Us

Best Practices for Great Parent – Teacher Meetings!

PTPASeptember 24, 2012

Many parents feel uncomfortable when talking to teachers. Hey, guess what? Many teachers also feel nervous talking to you too! Here are some ways to help improve parent – teacher meetings so everyone is more comfortable! 1. Start the Year Right Take the initiative and make an appointment for a little “meet and greet” with your child’s new teacher at…

Food & Drink

Moist and Yummy Apple Cake

PTPASeptember 22, 2012

One of my favourite things about fall is apples. Warm apple cider, apple crisp, the delicious apple pie that my man makes so well, apple butter, apple cake, oh how I could go on. It makes me want to cry when I think of how the southern Ontario crop has been pretty much wiped out due to a crazy spring that gave…

Food & Drink Health & Wellness

Sleep Less, Eat More

PTPASeptember 19, 2012

Skip 80 minutes of sleep tonight & you could find yourself in a drive-thru tomorrow. Don’t let it happen to you! Here’s the why and how…

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