Creativity is Not a Hobby; it's a Way of Life!
For the second year in a row, I’m taking part in the 4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas event. It was SUCH fun last year and I got so many great ideas. From crafts to recipes to decorating and more, there are so many amazing festive ideas shared. We’re kicking things off with a collection of […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or at least, it should be. But sometimes we lose sight of the beauty of the holiday season because it’s buried under the pressure of over the top expectations. It doesn’t have to be that way. It IS possible to reduce the holiday hoopla and simplify Christmas. […]
Disclosure: This post on 10 Tips for Safer Winter Driving has been sponsored by Desjardins Insurance. As always, all opinions are my own. We haven’t really had any snow yet this year. There were a few flakes here and there but nothing that stuck to the roads or anything. But living in Canada, I know it’s […]
I don’t know about you, but once Halloween is over, I start feeling like the holiday season is just around the corner. What does that have to do with a fall weekly meal plan? Just bear with me for a second. Now, whether you are a “It’s November 1st, let the Christmas celebrations begin” or […]
Halloween is here and if your home is anything like ours, it’s going to be overflowing with candy. It seems like such a waste to throw it out but what can you do with leftover Halloween candy? What to Do with Leftover Halloween Candy: 10 Great Ideas 1) Use it in baking (the holidays are […]
The autumn months are one of the most wonderful times of year to take a road trip, especially in southwestern Ontario. With the cooler temperatures and ever-changing leaves, the time to hop in the car is now. Some of the best road trips to take this year, lead to beautiful and exciting destinations and with […]
Did you wonder what happened to me and the weekly meal plan? I was away for a few weeks in Arkansas for my niece’s wedding and after taking a little “recovery” time, we are back into our routine and ready to roll! Meal planning makes such a difference in our week. I found that without […]
I can tell you exactly where I have failed when studying the Bible. As with many other things in my life, I’ve been a tad bit impatient. I’ve expected to zip through it. Read this chapter today. Done. Read the next one tomorrow. Done. It’s partly those “read the entire Bible in a year” plans […]
This simple delicious sweet potato gnocchi recipe is easy to make & a yummy addition to your meal plan. The optional cilantro pine nut pesto sauce takes it to the next level! I first tried gnocchi about 5 years ago. Well, no, that’s not entirely true. I remember buying a package of it when I […]
I love pesto sauce. Any kind of pesto sauce! But this cilantro pine nut pesto sauce recipe is one of my favorites. It’s delicious over pasta, gnocchi, poached eggs, chicken, tacos – you’ve GOT to try it on my sweet potato gnocchi. The flavors complement each other beautifully! Pesto is one of those really great […]
