Thanksgiving is this weekend and we can’t wait to spend it with family up at my parent’s house at the lake. There is nothing like watching the leaves up in the country to really set the scene for this holiday. Like most years, it will be my responsibility to bring a dessert that we all […] Read more…
So, the last four nights, I’ve woken up in a panic that BlissDom Canada is this Thursday. My heart raced and I felt physically ill when I thought about all that I need to do, pack and prepare before this epic and last conference of its kind. When I finally got a grip on reality and calmed […] Read more…
It’s apple picking weather so that naturally means it’s apple baking weather too! Luckily for us, we have a house full of apple picking and eating fans! We usually make it a family annual tradition to go pick apples at a local farm but we missed out on it this year. I did buy some […] Read more…
Fall means a totally different schedule, now that it’s hockey season in our house. It also means that meals have to be fast and easy, but also healthy and filling for our active boys! Going from bbq meals to indoor cooking is also another huge change in our house during the fall months, but I […] Read more…
This recent trip to Blue Mountain was different from other times our family has travelled there. I was feeling stronger and more fit and this time, I even climbed the “Straight Up” trail up the mountain with my hubby and the boys! Weight loss and my new commitment to weekly exercise at Orange Theory Fitness, gave […] Read more…
Don’t you love exploring your own city as a tourist? We sure do! Every summer we pick a few key spots around the GTA to have some family fun. Part of the adventure, of course, is travelling on the subway from the suburbs. We laugh all the way, remembering Jayden’s first subway ride at 4. […] Read more…
The plan was to have our 4th annual water fight on the last day of school. The invitation was made and distributed in class, just as it had been the three years before. The kids at school and even on the street always looked forward to the infamous water fight that was set to funky […] Read more…
Two years ago, the four of us went to the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville and we are STILL talking about all the fun we had! From Golf Digest “cover shots” to chipping and putting competitions, the kids had a blast while Paul was all about action on the course! […] Read more…
Friday Night Lights is on my mind…I’m not sure whether it’s the fact that the news came out that Tim Riggins, I mean Taylor Kitsch, is dating his latest co-star or that I learned that our nephew is #33 on the Saskatchewan Roughriders or that I finished all my binge-worthy shows on Netflix this week. […] Read more…
Now that we have our new deck, it will mean more summer entertaining, parties and BBQs, yippee! We have our regular go-to dishes and desserts but I also wanted to add some new meal and dessert recipes to choose from! This is truly one of our most favourite, simple and delicious desserts and will absolutely […] Read more…