I am not new to living on a budget. 9 years of University definitely teaches you how to reign it in. Interestingly, while I was a student, I was always learning about health, so my budget and lifestyle choices could never totally be mutually exclusive. Here...
BAKED BRIE! Those two words are music to my ears. I LOVE baked brie, especially during the holiday months. It is the ultimate holiday appetizer! It’s easy to prep, easy to make, and very easy to eat. Cranberry Baked Brie Ingredients: 1 8-16oz round brie 2 cups of...
This year, I'm hoping for a calm and quiet, but meaningful Christmas. While a de-scheduled Christmas might sound easy, I find it so hard to keep our (teenage) kids entertained enough that they don't default to screen time. As I was brainstorming December activities, I thought about how...
'Tis the season of giving, and I know a lot of us feel generous at this time of year. While our idea of giving often includes finding the perfect present for that special person, there are so many individuals less fortunate that could use a helping...
Here it is! You are going to love this quick and easy banana bake. Not only is it quick and easy, it's filled with healthy ingredients that even your kids will enjoy. Serve it as a dessert, a healthy snack the next day and pack...
This year for Super Bowl and the Olympics, make your own pub grub with these honey garlic chicken drumsticks. We came up with the ultimate dry rub and combined it with a honey garlic glaze -- and my mouth is watering thinking about them! Ingredients: Chicken and...
The other day, after work, I made a coffee for my husband and I, and asked if we could hang out in our room (away from the kids), thinking we just needed time to hang out and reconnect. The funny thing is that we had...
Relationships are hard to maintain on a good day. The last 2 years have been particularly challenging because of the big C-19. With so many different perspectives, many friendships and family relationships have crumbled. With each person holding so tight to their own ideals, talking about religion...
Since the world reverted to "normal", I haven't felt normal I have had some big feelings lately. They have spanned from just feeling blah to outright frustration and anger. This is not at all normal for me. So I have been pausing, looking inward and reaching out...
I'm so excited! A new middle eastern grocery store opened in our area, so I went to check it out and found that they carry these small Iranian chickpea cookies that I love. They are so fragrant, flavourful and satisfying that enjoying just one with a cup...
