Eighteen months later, my son is officially weaned. It’s been 4 weeks since this fellow has nursed and it really just hit me. By the end it was just here and there, and I’m so glad he was able to do it on his own terms. Mind you, the flu over Easter long weekend was...
Now that spring is officially here, we have been really enjoying the great outdoors. In quiet moments I am dreaming up and planning a kitchen garden. I have wanted a garden of my own for years. Even if it is small, somewhat self-sustaining and fresh, natural (as in untouched), and nearby. Loved and tended to...
Eco-friendly. Creative. Practical. Silk screened. Reusable. Durable. Looking for products with all of these qualities? Amy of downhomeamy is a local Vancouverite who enjoys creating practical, yet beautiful, things for the home and for baby. She designs everything by hand, and prints them onto organic (and sometimes recycled!!) material, resulting in lovely things...
This Easter long weekend turned out to be a rather long one. We had such nice plans: family day out on Friday, Easter service, and a nice bridal shower in the evening, a Saturday visit to the Sunshine Coast, a Sunday of family gathering and egg hunt, and today, Monday, full of family as well....
I love, love, love baking. And my family especially enjoys eating it. Here is a lovely bread recipe I make that turns out a lovely deep golden loaf. It slices well, doesn’t take too much work, and keeps well. Enjoy the aroma your home will take on with this project. It is a healthy, nutritious,...
As a nation, Canada recognizes April as Oral Health Month. It is a time where the Minister of Health encourages dental visits and promotes good oral hygiene habits, and people run to their local pharmacies to replace their splayed toothbrush. This is a time where people such as myself celebrate. Mostly because I have a...
Looking for a super yummy dessert for your husband’s birthday, hockey game, Super Bowl party, or weekend barbecue? Look no further than the deliciousness that is in these Guinness Cupcakes with Irish Cream frosting (yes, I said beer!). I had a friend’s 30th birthday bash to attend, and as a woman, I could think of...
Check out some of the events for families, babies and mommies coming to Vancouver this April. Easter in Queens Park Sunday April 8, 11-2 pm Queens Park Bandshell, Rainbow Playland, New Westminster Featuring: Free Admission Bunny Trail with Family Games & Special Treat at the end Photo with the Easter Bunnies (suggested $2.00...
A is for the early mornings and late nights I’m AWAKE B is for the BANANA I intended to eat, but gave to you C is for the fun CRAFTS we make together D is for all the DIAPERS that have been changed E is for how much I love spending EVERY day with you...
Have you put a snowshoe on lately? Or have you never put one on at all? I consider it my official duty this morning to remind you or inspire you to do just that, just because I love it so much. Snowshoeing is great for a family of all ages, as it is something you...
What do rainy days in March produce? Fun indoor activities! Here is a sensory box I put together in one evening for my son. There were so many rainy days in a row that I needed to come up with something to cure and relieve the boredom created by cabin fever. For all of those...
With a 17 month old toddler at home, I am always looking for activities to keep him busy. Today, I realized I had yet to let him experience the thrill of squishing his fingers into play dough. So I dug up a recipe I had saved a long time ago and whipped a batch up...
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