With Valentine’s day fast approaching even though I am entranced with all the beautiful red and pink floating around, it’s not neccessarily something that we celebrate to a large extent in our house. With restaurants crowded with pre-set menu’s and flowers…
During winter it’s always a challenge to keep your home smelling fresh when you have limited opportunity to open up the windows and air it out. While I like to burn candles occasionally, I really hate using those air fresheners that emit chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde. So why not try something quick and…
Tis’ the season for consuming calories! In the midst of eggnog and all sorts of decadent drink choices, I was looking for a lighter after dinner option. I found a chocolate chai tea at the grocery store and decided to create a Bailey Chai. It’s spicy and sweet with the hint of peppermint making it…
Decorating the house for Christmas is one of my favourite things to do. Over the years I have amassed totes (yes I said totes) full of festive decor. The main problem we have is a teeny tiny living room in the current house. Too many decorations begin to feel that Christmas has engulfed and not…
Every hardy Canadian knows that cold weather is part and parcel of life on the prairies. And when I say cold I’m talking anything south of -25 Celsius or -13 Farenheit for my southern friends. Exposed skin freezes in less than 3 minutes and getting dressed to grab a morning coffee becomes a procedure. Thankfully…
Well hello December! I had a relaxing family Thanksgiving, followed by some Black Friday shopping in which I’m certain my brother never wants to look for a pair of black boots again, however my sister-in law and I finally found the perfect pair 🙂 So after such a leisurely weekend, I lay awake staring at…
