Knee-deep in cold, blustering winter it should come as no surprise that I source comfort and warmth at every turn. Peppermint tea is my coffee mug’s best friend. I wear slippers like they’re a runway fashion. Scarves and woolly sweaters adorn my neck and torso like a koala baby to its mom. Oh and the soup. I savour a … Continued
I’ve started incorporating protein powder into my diet. My trainer suggested it years ago but I’ve never liked the taste, and so have resisted. I’ve tried a few different brands and – blegh. Even burying the taste in a smoothie filled with berries, yogurt, etc. No thanks. But I’ve noticed since incorporating protein powder into … Continued
I loathe keeping house. Okay, perhaps that’s a wee bit extreme. I don’t loathe all of it. Just certain aspects. Like emptying the dishwasher, folding laundry, ironing and cleaning bathrooms. Add to that putting away clutter and picking up socks off the floor. Like seriously, why are there socks left willy nilly in this house? And not … Continued
Some home renovations are sexier than others. You know…like shiny new flooring (hardwood anyone?). A smoking new kitchen. Or glamourous new windows. Also – those kinds of renovations are easy to show off. There’s a visible improvement to your home. The investment is just so…obvious. But when you have to invest in things like a … Continued
In July, I won a sweet contest run by @boredmommy on her blog. It was a giveaway of iQ products. Heard of them? If not, you need the scoop. iQ is the genius of Planet People (@PlanetPeopleco). It’s a line of eco-friendly cleaning products. No green-washing here! What I won was the iQ Bathroom Cleaner, the … Continued
It seems a little early to be making soup…but…I’m in a soup club. Every year a group of us get together to swap soup and recipes and have a grand old time catching up. The first rule of Soup Club is…have fun of course! (Did you think I was going to say something different?) 😉 … Continued
I buy consignment clothing for DD. I learned to do this after she started daycare and would come home covered in dirt. Don’t get me wrong – I think dirt is a great thing. Dirt means she’s playing, exploring and having fun outside. But um…as I’m sure you know – dirt stains. So does watermelon, … Continued
Today I… Made banana bread Made tomato sauce Grocery shopped Did five (going on six) loads of laundry (folded, but I’ll admit not yet put away) Organized the living and family rooms (aka put DD’s toys away) as DH vacuumed and swept Cleaned 2.5 bathrooms top to bottom Gathered together DD’s “stuff” for her start at … Continued
I don’t know what is happening, but lately…my cooking has gone to the dogs. Actually I don’t even think dogs would eat what’s coming out of my kitchen. Here’s what I mean: Two attempts at steel cut oats: one stovetop, the other in the slowcooker and both a colossal failure. I’m talking about sludgy, rubbery … Continued
I’ve had such a crazy December – I’m behind in my Christmas baking. Normally I would be done by now, not starting. And so…because this week has primarily featured a fierce battle with a virus that took down every member of my family save me, I’ve not had a chance to write. Since I need … Continued