Despite e-mail, instant messengers and unlimited texting, there is just something so special about receiving a hand written card. An invitation, a thank you, a holiday card. One of the many things my mother has taught me over the years is the art of the Thank You letter. Not a thank you e-mail or a …
This is a recipe featuring Dragon Fruit that I whipped up as an indulgent treat with amazing tropical flavours. Dragon fruit is grown in Southeast Asia, Mexico, Central and South America, and Israel. Dragon fruit is low in calories and offers numerous nutrients, including Vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, plus fiber and antioxidants. Its …
Hawaiian Pizza is quite possibly the most controversial pizza since it uses fruit but I know many out there love it! The classic Hawaiian Pizza is straight up tomato sauce, cheese, ham and pineapple. Strangely enough its origins are Canadian and not Hawaiian! Sam Panopoulos’ claims that he created the first Hawaiian pizza at …
Looking for a simple way to add a little bling into any room? Look no further! This Sunburst mirror is so pretty and you can make your own in under 15 minutes with only $2 worth of supplies. This project is perfect for decor on a budget. DIY Thrifty & Chic Sunburst …
Headphones are a necessity in a house with young children when one or both parents enjoy music styles that are not what you would consider child friendly. We are always on the look out for headphones that offer excellent quality sound, affordable price, good bass and last but not least capable of noise-cancelling. Over the …
Six very different teenagers – Dimitri, Liz, Lucas, Agnes, Seamus and Whitney – are all enjoying their everyday lives when they witness a dramatic incident. Unfairly accused of creating a hoax, they team up to find out the truth. On July 15th, 2014, Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will unleash the family …
The end of summer marks the beginning of a new adventure for many kids – college and university! A dorm room offers the chance for students to claim a space and come into their own, often in limited square footage. When I had my own dorm room to decorate I made use of my colour …
As Canadians, we spend close to 90% of our time inside; at home, at work and in recreational environments. Most people, however, are unaware of the effects that poor indoor air quality can have on their health. Worse still, many of us spend hundreds of dollars yearly on so called air freshener products that only …
I love when local peaches are in season. I love the sweet and mellow flavour of a perfectly ripe peach. Something that is severely lacking in canned peaches. This Peach Crisp is paired with an unlikely duo of Coconut and ginger in the crumble that actually work delightfully well together. I prefer …
That first bath is always extra special but at only 3 lbs at birth, Keira’s first bath was given as a bed bath by a nurse. The first bath I gave her was in a tiny tub in the level 3 NICU and I was carefully watched over and guided by a nurse. Fast …
Features a Special Appearance by Snow White! Plus Four Additional Episodes and a FREE Enchanted Mirror! There’s more than meets the eye when you join Sofia the First for this royally scrumptious adventure! All the monarchs from Enchancia’s neighboring kingdoms have come to watch a dazzling display of magic: First, Cedric will conjure up a …
These 33 Mango Recipes full of juicy, sweet mangoes. These recipes are healthy and flavourful – mangoes are perfect in beverages, salads, main dishes and more! I don’t know about you but I love Mango. If you get one that is just perfectly ripe it tastes like sweet sunshine. Over the course of the year …
For almost a year now I have been using a natural memory foam pillow that I have been in love with. The switch from a traditional pillow made such a huge impact in my sleep quality that I can honestly say I will never go back to one. I was asked by ComfyComfy Canada to …
30 Days of Beauty is back at Shoppers Drug Mart for the 4th year running and I couldn’t be more excited for the biggest national beauty event of the year! This year the event runs from now until September 14th, 2014 and features 30 fabulous looks presented through visuals, instructional “How-To’s” in-store and online, …
Canadians have a hot new entertainment destination in YES TV for our favourite fall television shows starting in September. The line up includes popular programs like The Biggest Loser, Judge Judy, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy. PLUS Mr. Honesty himself Simon Cowell is back in prime-time as a judge on season 11 of the X-Factor …
These Pizza stuffed Mini potatoes are wonderful served as a gluten free appetizer, snack or even as a side dish. They are fun enough for even the pickiest kid but delicious enough that adults will be fighting over the last one. I like to serve mine as a side when we have steak since …
Last week I shared with you my recipe for 15 Minute Sweet and Sour Pork using Maple Leaf® Country Kitchen® Smoked Ham I love finding new quick and easy dinner ideas and this 15 Minute White Bean and Ham Soup with Kale caught my eye on AppEhtite.ca. I did tweak it a bit to …
So some very exciting news to share – I am an Intel Canada Insider for the next 12 months so I will have the opportunity to share with you some really cool things. To get me started, I was sent an ASUS Transformer 10.1 Tablet in order to experience an intel-powered device first hand. The …
Making sure that Keira’s shoes fit is a real challenge, and I mean a challenge that can only be described as 2 year old problems. She will do things like curl her toes and answer “No” to everything. The fact that her feet are rapidly growing doesn’t help either. We were invited to try out GOEX’s …
Keira is now successfully day-time potty trained but doing away with diaper means great responsibilities like learning how to wipe herself. She is definitely a girl who can’t help but use more than just a little too much when it comes to toilet paper. The is especially a problem when combined with our low-flow toilets. …
Harvest from your summer garden and make this delicious Zucchini, Tomato and Potato Casserole recipe! It’s a perfect summer side dish for veggie lovers! If you have a garden full of zucchini (or summer squash or courgette or whatever you choose to call it…) you are probably looking for delicious ways to use it up. …