As far back as I can remember my parents had a big garden and a greenhouse. My Mom would start planting tomato, cucumber, peppers and any other vegetable of choice in January or February as seedlings indoors. Over the years she tried various containers to start these seedlings in. I remember her using cardboard egg…
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…
You Are Stronger Than You Think And A Bobby Orr Puzzle
Do you ever wonder how some people just seem to be able to succeed at whatever they do? Or have you ever tried to figure out how some people manage to reach and exceed their goals? Even more importantly, ever thought: “I could never do ______ because ______?” Today, I want to talk about you…
Intentional Living and Making A Plan
As I sit to write this blog post I wonder what kind of year 2021 will be for me. I wonder what kinds of things I will do, what new things I may learn, where I might go. My one wish for 2021 is that whatever I do and whatever happens, I will be intentional…
Covid 19 And Being Your Own Hero
Covid-19 is sweeping the globe and whether you choose to believe it is a real pandemic or not is irrelevant. What is relevant is how our world has changed. Running errands and shopping with masks on and using hand sanitizer is very real. Where I live we currently have a “safe six” group that you…
Truly Thankful And A Mountain Top
This weekend is Thanksgiving in Canada. A time to reflect on the past year and to truly be grateful for what we have and what we have endured. 2020 has been a tough year for so many and to you I want to say I am truly saddened by the stories I have heard about…
Having A Voice Matters And Learning To Trust Again
Some of you may not be able to relate to this next post and that is fantastic! Why? Because that means you haven’t had broken relationships or friendships in your life. Let me explain…. Have you ever been in a relationship or a friendship where the other person is very dominant and you feel like…
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…