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…
A Cabin By The Lake And An Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard
Recently we went to a family member’s cabin in the BC interior Cariboo region. This particular cabin is at the end of the Lake Tyee where you are completely off grid. No electricity. No plumbing. No internet. No cell phone signal. It was magical! It was lovely to wake up to…
Cooking while camping does not have to be boring
How do you barbeque when you go camping? Is it the standard hamburgers, hotdogs, steaks and chicken? Or do you venture outside the norm and go for souvlaki or twice baked chicken wings? Last September, while in Oliver for our annual getaway we had a little tiny portable barbecue as well as a two-burner camp…
Apple Pie – My fear has been conquered
One of my favourite memories growing up was baking with my Mom. I was from a big family and when everyone got together there was always a lot of food with, of course, baking. Once I become a mom myself, one of my favourite memories was baking with my children. After pre-measuring all the ingredients…
Hiking in Beautiful BC – The Chief
One of my favourite ways to relax on a weekend is to go for a hike or walk. Living in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia there is no shortage of places to get away to. I also love to take photos. I do not claim to be a professional by any stretch of the…
Budget is NOT a four-letter word
What do you think of when you hear the word budget? I think most people I know either groan or laugh with an accompanying what budget comment. Have you ever faced some crisis where you have to shell out $500 dollars on something that wasn’t expected? A budget can help with that. I, however, love…