There are a few tell tale signs that fall is around the corner! The days start to get shorter, the kids are back to school, the leaves start changing colour and the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks! I don’t know about you but I’ve had my fill of hamburgers, hotdogs and potato salad… Read More
The highschool I attended put on a major musical production every year. I LOVED theatre and drama and could not wait to audition for the play. The first year I auditioned I was nervous, but was happy with receiving any role. The second year however… I went into the audition that second year with a… Read More
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
I ran out the door of our house and down the stairs. I was getting out of here. I didn’t know where I would go, but I knew I could not stay here-not with him for one. more. second! I sank into the seat in my car and struggled to put the key in the… Read More
I was sitting close to the front row as my husband was singing at another concert when I heard it. It was the first few notes of one of his most popular songs. As it started to play I braced myself for what I knew was coming next. This was the third show I had… 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
For the past year and a half my husband has been travelling out of the country a lot for work. The kids and I have tried to join him on many of these trips staying in hotels and with new friends. No matter how crazy his work schedule gets, we’ve always tried to make… Read More