Gift baskets and boxes are always a popular thing to give or receive. But have you ever received a gift basket where there are items you either didn’t appreciate or you didn’t ever use? I have. Have you ever stopped and thought about actually making those gift baskets or gift boxes yourself? It is easier…
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Planning Ahead and the 12 Weeks of Christmas
As Fall is now in full swing with all the vibrant colours of autumn my thoughts turn to cozy fires, scrumptious muffins, delectable cookies and succulent squares. Believe it or not, my thoughts also turn to Christmas baking. Why? When I was a child I remember seeing a magazine article about the twelve weeks and…
Potato Chips And A Mandoline
One of the things I have always thought would be amazing to do would be to take a knife skills class or course. The one where they teach you how to chop and slice like a chef without cutting yourself. The other reason I would really love that class would be that prep time…
Spring And A New Challenge
It is starting to look like Spring here on the West Coast of Canada and I love it! Seeing the green peek out on tree branches and the tulips, crocus and snowdrops start pushing themselves up out of the ground makes me smile. Those little signs means it is almost time for me to dust off…
Batch Cooking And Square Containers
Since I work outside the home I find weeknight meals can sometimes be rushed or when I go to make that “perfect” comfort food meal, I am missing one or more key ingredients. For me, I have found making a menu of things I want to make ahead of time works well. I then go…
Glamping And How I Learned About Wine Tasting
Ever notice that the things you perceive to hate…sometimes it is because you don’t know all there is to know? Take me and wine. For years I believed I hated wine. Why? I had a horrible taste of wine years ago which convinced me I did not like wine. Believe me, I tried to…
Frugal Living Tips – Berries And Nylons
Frugal living is a hot topic right now and who can blame anyone. The cost of everything seems to be sky-rocketing. Where I live it is the height of blueberry picking season and yet they still charge $4-6 per pound in the stores. Now, I know I could go and pick my own blueberries but…
Thoughtfulness is Beautiful and Beef Bourguignon in the Instant Pot
Does your husband/significant other surprise you with either gifts or nights/weekends away? I hope he/she does. I am so incredibly blessed to have one that does. It may be something small like my favourite chocolate bar on a Friday night to enjoy with a movie, it could be something that he knows I have had…
Spot The Deal – Being A Savvy Shopper
When it comes to frugal shopping, I do not claim to be an expert. I do however think I am a shopper who is aware. What do I mean by being aware? Let me explain…. Growing up I was always taught to shop for deals. When something comes on sale for a good price,…
Dressing Made Easy – Capsule Wardrobe
My latest endeavour is building a capsule wardrobe. Don’t know what that is? That’s okay, I didn’t either. In a nutshell it is having the basics which can mix and match to create a lot of different looks and outfits. I absolutely love this idea. It makes getting ready for work in the morning a…