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If you ask me, Valentine's Day couldn't come soon enough. In the past, I've been a bit nonchalant about the whole thing, but this year I love the idea of spreading more LOVE. With so much uncertainty and angst going on in the world right now, and down right rudeness, it's nice to focus on … READ MORE
Show your love this Valentine's Day by making these delicious oatmeal chocolate chunk skillet cookies with heart-shaped truffles. Have you thought about Valentine's Day yet? It may still be 2 weeks away, but it's one of those holidays that has a way of sneaking up all of a sudden. If you're … READ MORE
BANANAS. I love them when they're at their prime. Firm, but not too firm. Ripe enough so they're sweet. Definitely not brown or mushy. I'm picky about bananas in those ways. So, when I pick up a perfect bunch at the grocery store, I hope each and every time I'll get them home bruise-free and … READ MORE
These gluten-free chocolate oat breakfast bars are perfect for busy mornings or after-school snacks. Simply make ahead and pop in the freezer. Although I try to eat healthy most of the time, the holiday season has a way of turning those good intentions upside down. It starts with one shortbread … READ MORE
Happy (almost) New Year! So many people have told me they're relieved to wave bye bye to 2016. It certainly was a challenging year for many, wasn't it? For me, it was a time of learning to slow down a bit. You likely noticed a little less blogging, which at times stirred up feelings of guilt. … READ MORE
Hello all, and welcome to Day 3 of the Canadian Bloggers' Christmas Home Tour. Before I show you around our home all decorated for the holidays, I want to send a big shout out to my friend Christina from The DIY Mommy for organizing this lovely event. As well, we can't forget to thank this year's … READ MORE
Happy December! Can you believe how quickly Christmas is coming? One of the projects I looked forward to most this holiday season was decorating our mantel. Although we had completed our living room makeover last November, I was suffering from renovation burnout and barely mustered up enough … READ MORE
Last Christmas, my intention was to donate our artificial Christmas tree and purchase a new one. It's not that it was overly terrible looking, but I love how realistic and full some of the new options are, especially when they're flocked. Unfortunately, November snuck up on me. Most of my time … READ MORE
Hello all! Today's post has been a long time coming. Remember the staircase makeover project we started quite some time ago? Well, we finally crossed it off our renovation list. Worth the long, long journey to get here? I think so, but I'll let you decide for yourself. To tell you the … READ MORE
Last fall, nearing the end of our main floor renovation, we decided to get away. After months of dust, noise, long hours, scheduling conflicts and decision-making overload, we simply needed a break from it all. Been there? One of our go-to cities for extended weekend trips is Vancouver. It's a … READ MORE
We were walking through the grocery store the other day when my husband asked if I'd picked up Halloween candy yet. Right, Halloween... As some of you already know, I'm not much of a Halloween person. Sure, the wee ones dressed up in their costumes are adorable and the mini chocolate bars are a … READ MORE