From kids’ birthday parties to formal get together (think holidays!) I am a planner. Yes, I admit to writing notes and making a party checklist to ensure I don’t forget a thing. And this is where I share my Party Planning Tips. Tried. True. And shared here with you to make life a little easier……
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Breakfast Wrap Ideas
Some mornings breakfast wraps just make life easier. Grab-n-go, we are late, I’m hungry, weekday morning solution! One of my daughters actually has a wrap practically every morning (her choice). This is the post where I share my easy Breakfast Wrap Ideas… Breakfast Wrap Ideas The #1 pick chez moi is our chocolate hazelnut breakfast wrap…
Homemade Garlic Croutons
This week I decided to be a bit daring and create my own Homemade Garlic Croutons. See, my kids LOVE the garlic goodness but I wanted to see if I could make a healthy version. The result: an easy, inexpensive, delicious Homemade Garlic Croutons recipe. You gotta try this… What made my Homemade Garlic Croutons…
Tips For Living with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It’s not a secret (but it used to be – more on that below). My IBS is chronic, unreliable, embarrassing, and at times a detriment to my health. I’ve had IBS for most of my life…and I thought it time to share my Tips For Living with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)….
Grazing and Alice Eats
I am a grazer. I eat many small meals throughout the day. So do my kids. So when I heard about a recipe book called “Grazing” I was completely interested. Instead of a regular book review…I decided to do something different…actually test drive the recipes and see if they were a hit or miss with…
Tips For Making Valentine’s Day Special
This is the post where I share some of the special things I do at home to make Valentine’s Day special chez moi. For the kids. For my prince. Even for me. Here are my Tips For Making Valentine’s Day Special… Lunch Box Notes are an easy (and FREE) way to make Valentine’s Day Special. A…
5 Must Read Books By Canadian Authors
I find reading to be a great way to re-charge…and find inspiration. These are my top picks for 5 Must Read Books By Canadian Authors. And keep reading because I’m sharing a very personal…and completely embarrassing story…about The Time I Almost Looked Margaret Atwood In The Eyes)… 5 Must Read Books By Canadian Authors A Beautiful Heist by…
Romantic Dinner Ideas
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I have been on the look out for some romantic dinner ideas (and of course I did a trial run – my family LOVED it). I decided to share some recipes which you can make in less than 30 minutes…and create a Valentine’s Day menu special enough for a couple dinner…
Béchamel Sauce Recipe
This is a recipe my French mother-in-law taught me. Béchamel sauce is a great all-purpose cream sauce (and honestly, not that hard to make once you get the hang of it). Here is How To Make Béchamel Sauce… PARENT CLUB TIP: The secret to Béchamel sauce is to warm the milk. If you put in cold milk (and…
Spanish Tortilla Recipe
This Spanish Tortilla Recipe is my go-to when I have no groceries and no inspiration for dinner. It’s basically a potato onion omelet. It serves as a family main meal and is also a great side dish for brunch. And below you’ll read my little tip to make this spanish tortilla even easier… PARENT CLUB…
So That Time I Met Katniss…and Pink
Did the title get you? I hope so. Because this is no ordinary post dear readers. This is about unapologetic beauty. Strong women. Talented people. One fiction/one real. Both very inspirational to me this past week. So that time I met Katniss…and Pink -> It started when I took my big kids to watch The…
Fisher-Price SpaceSaver High Chair
Take it from an experienced Mom – the high chair is an important part of childhood. From meals to snacks to playing – the high chair is prime real estate. Like many, my eating area (also known as our dining room, homework room, art area, and central-hub-of-the-home) is not huge. Which is why I was…