I was at the bakery the other day and I passed the most delicious looking coconut cream pie! It was piled high with whipped cream and topped with toasted coconut flakes. I was so tempted to buy it, but instead, I decided to try to make my own “clean” version! Let me tell you- I… Read More
Do you ever get in a dinner rut? Every few months, I tire of the same 4-6 dinner dishes I have in rotation and start itching for something new! I originally saw a lemon basil fish recipe that looked pretty tasty- except that I really dislike fish! I know, I know….it’s terrible! Trust me, I’ve… Read More
I stepped outside on a beautiful summer afternoon. The sun was shinning, the birds were chirping and there was a gentle breeze that allowed us to enjoy the warmth of the sun without overheating. It was the perfect day for a walk. I opened my garage door, pulled out my stroller and strapped my 2… Read More
The kitchen is easily the room in our house where I spend the most amount of my time! If you have been following my blog for a while, it’s no secret that I LOVE to cook! I love tinkering around with recipes, re- organizing my fridge and of course watching my children play in our… Read More
One of the things I love the most about the area where we live are the many farms and orchards close by! On any given day in the summer you can drive by a roadside fruit stand and purchase fresh produce. Nothing compares to the taste of fresh local fruit and I think berries top… Read More
Today is an exciting day for one lucky subscriber to cleanlifehappywife! Today is the day we reveal the winner of the $100 Visa Giftcard! Thank you so much to everyone who entered and supported this giveaway! It was so fun! I think we’ll have to do another give away soon, so stay tuned! I put… Read More
Wooohoo!! It’s time to celebrate! Today, this post marks my 100th blog post! 100!!!! AHHHH! How did that happen?! When I first started this blog over a year ago, it was initially intended as a place to store clean recipes. It quickly grew into an exciting hub where I’ve thoroughly enjoyed interacting with you as… Read More
Have you seen the Tim Hortons billboard ads for their new “Frozen Hot Chocolate”? Oh man! They look soooooo good! They had me at “chocolate”! Since eliminating sugar from my diet I no longer crave sweets the way I once did. BUT, when I drive by those billboards I suddenly feel tempted by the icy,… Read More
My absolute favourite veggie side is asparagus! Asparagus is a tricky veggie to cook. If it is made properly it is crunchy, juicy and delicious, but if it is made incorrectly it is limp, stringy and chewy. The most important tip: never and I mean NEVER boil asparagus! 🙂 I’m not sure who first circulated… Read More
Today is my Dad’s birthday and we are getting together to celebrate! I love birthdays! I love taking one special day a year to stop and remember all of the things you love and appreciate about a person. I think it’s really important to take the chance to make someone feel loved and cared for!… Read More