We hosted a lovely canning party recently! Where my mother and mother-in-law were able to pass down their expertise and knowledge and teach another two generations how to can. It was a great way to spend an afternoon, resulting in many lovely spoils!
Summer fun! We love doing things together as a family. But, like every other family I have met, we are really busy. So When I saw the Healthy Family Expo’s Metro Vancouver Summer Family Fun Guide, we called a family meeting (don’t worry, there were treats).
I sat down with our giant family calendar and scheduled in the days and events (plus the logistics of the how and when) and we were off to the races. We already love family outings (and spend heaps of time together), but planning and putting aside time for fun that only involved us four at an actual third party location, was really needed and sadly lacking.
This Summer Family Fun Guide was quick to remedy that! Really, why not take some time to search out some summer fun with activities that the whole family will enjoy, like we did?! We like fun. And we love the Healthy Family Expo. It was a no brainer, we could definitely combine these in the name of summertime fun! Continue reading Summer Fun!!!
It’s that time of year again! Teacher gift time. END OF SCHOOL. That really busy, must get all the things done time of year. It happens around these parts in June. The time when everything culminates and needs to get wrapped up. The time when your brain breaks and good ideas and creative thoughts disappear. Happens to also be the exact time we are due to show gratitude to our children’s teachers. Continue reading Teacher Gift Ideas
I want summer and flamingo cupcakes! I just really do. So this warmer weather has me dancing around. Continue reading Very Easy Flamingo Cupcakes
When Freshii offered us dinner (for a collaboration) to draw awareness to some of their local North Vancouver locations, I knew it would be good fit as I was already a fan. And not just a fan of not making dinner! Continue reading Freshii For Dinner
Pesto is a favourite around here. Not just because it’s green. And not just because we love pasta. And not solely because we can grow basil on our back deck either. However none of these facts hurt it’s popularity! Continue reading Pecan Pesto – A Family Favourite
The time for al fresco is upon us. It is finally here!! The warmer weather has arrived and if you are anything like us, you are tripping over yourself to spend more time outdoors. Through all those rainy and chilly months perhaps you were envisioning leisurely outdoor meals and parties and living vicariously through beautiful instagram images. No, just me?! Ok, fine. But no longer must we pine over other’s warm weather – the time is here to get out doors and dine alfresco ourselves!
I love pulled pork and I adore a good pulled pork sandwich. I also really like pulled pork on a variety of different items … like nachos or burritos or pizza or Mac and Cheese…. So, it’s probably safe to say it’s kinda a big deal to me! As such I have converted my whole family into a pulled pork loving crew too. Continue reading Laura’s Pulled Pork
We are definitely scone people!! Oh yes, yes we are. I learned to make scones from my father. I also developed my love of scones from my father. He appreciates a good scone as much as I do!
Even my Pinterest has a board dedicated just to scone recipes. Because a good scone is serious business. And our family probably has more than dozen favourite scone recipes that we use throughout the year. Continue reading Maple Oat Scones
What if you have photos all planned and it rains?
Go with it!
Let’s be honest. Rainy day photos are going to look very on point for spring in Vancouver. Continue reading Rainy day photos
