One thing seems to be a constant on my Instagram feed. Pretzels. There is something so delicious about their salty crust exterior and their warm chewy interior. Pretzel day in our house is probably one of the best days. They never last long (which might be a problem for my waistline), but that just . . .
A Picnic for Two
I have wanted to have a picnic with Olive all summer long, but before I knew it summer was gone and fall was here to stay. She simply adores the outdoors just about as much as she loves to eat (seriously, this girl can eat)! I’ve had a few picnics in my life, however, I honestly cannot recall the . . .
Caramel Popcorn Cake
A few short weeks ago I celebrated my 5000th follower on Instagram. I am continually amazed by the love and support I receive on a daily basis when I share a little peek into my simple life. I have met so many wonderful people from the Instagram Community who continually inspire me to live my . . .
Baking Life Lessons
When Olive was born, I, like many Canadian moms, was gifted with one full year of Maternity Leave. I was able to stay home with my baby girl. I was there when she woke up, I was there for all her ‘big firsts’, I was there for every bath time and every bed time. It was the most . . .
New Name, New Look!
Big things are happening around here, if you didn’t already noticed! I’ve been working with the very talented Breezie Castell to re-design my little space in the blogosphere. Breezie was such a doll to work with. She listened to everything I had to say, and put up with my edits, upon edits, upon . . .
Eighteen Months with Olive
Dear Olive, This month you are eighteen months old! We have had you in our arms for a year and a half now enjoying every slobbery kiss and each tight squeeze you give. What a milestone month to reach! I expected the eighteen month point to be a benchmark -- you know, most parenting books have a . . .