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When you think of the holidays, what’s the first food you think of? Turkey? Shortbread? Candy canes? All of those hold true, but my first thought is always of cranberries. Nothing says holidays like cranberries! It’s not just the recipes – even the look of them is just so festive. I adore the smell of […]
I know, I know. It seems to be all about the pumpkin spice these days but really, the very first thing I have always done every fall with my family (and with my students when I was a teacher) was to go apple picking! It was always one of those days with a hint of […]
Everywhere I turn these days there’s another pumpkin spice recipe of some sort. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am a big fan of all things fall and fall foods, and that includes pumpkin. Well, it includes pumpkin except for pumpkin pie. I just cannot do pumpkin pie. It’s a texture thing. Anyway, I digress. […]
Setting your table for a holiday celebration doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little thinking ahead and a few simple tips, you can create something beautiful. First impressions have a lasting effect, even when it comes to setting your holiday table. Though the star of the show is undoubtedly dinner with family and friends, […]
I just love the Fall! The cooler air, all the pumpkin and apple recipes, and of course, HALLOWEEN! Tracy at Having Fun Saving made these adorable Fall Mason Jars to celebrate the season! I love that you can make these in just minutes, and it’s really affordable! Isn’t just about everything in Mason jars adorable?? […]
I just love the fall, don’t you? That crisp feeling in the air, the leaves changing to beautiful colors, and everyone getting all warm and cozy….it’s delightful. Of course, there are so many fun fall activities to choose from too! We go apple picking, head out to the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, and […]
Did you know that a few years ago, I went through the training to become a Community Food Advisor? Our mandate is to go out into the community and teach people about healthy eating – from things like teaching them about Canada’s Food Guide to meal planning to better grocery shopping to actual cooking classes. […]
/If you’ve been around here for a while, then you know I love to meal plan. It’s a great way to get organized, save money, avoid food waste, and simplify your life. I used to watch a TV show called Fixing Dinner and it was one of my biggest inspirations for getting started with meal […]
I LOVE watermelon! Watermelon and strawberries have always been my favorite foods – well, at least my favorite fruits. Now that I’m allergic to strawberries, watermelon features heavily in my diet. There’s just something so pretty and colorful about it – not to mention that it tastes SO good. Watermelon is mostly…well…water. But it’s still […]
I absolutely love to travel. And one of my favorite ways to travel is on my own. Traveling alone can seem rather scary at first. It isn’t uncommon for someone planning their first solo trip to be worried about what may happen, and how they will navigate through everything without someone else by their side. […]
