Last week while grocery shopping in town I picked up a huge beautiful butternut squash. I have no idea why I bought one of this size, and I definitely didn't have any plans for it at the time. Olive wanted to sit with it the entire way home, and then she wanted to play with it for a few days. I am . . .
Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
Halloween is just around the corner. I don't remember the last time I was this excited for this spooky day! I have Olive's costume all planned out in my head... but I still have to sew it. I am always a last minute type of person when it comes to projects (or, once upon a time, university . . .
Today is (COLD)
Its Thursday and it is chilly out there!! Mind you, I'm a cool weather type of person, so I am not complaining! I thought I would share my list of favourite things to keep you warm on days like these! Just thinking about these warm my toes! Chai Tea Lattes Warm fires Work socks (I don't mean . . .
Unexpected Type 23.10.13
As a new mom, I'm constantly asking myself "am I doing enough?". I want to make sure that Olive is being exposed to new things every day that will keep her little mind wondering. I want to make sure she touches new textures, tastes new food, sees new colours and hears new sounds. Yes, I know she is . . .
Apples Baked in a Pie
Growing up, my family was never huge on nightly dessert. Yes, Ice cream was always an option, and there was always a yummy dessert on the table for every special occasion and holiday, but it was never a nightly thing for us. Pies are definitely my favourite dessert. They can be so simple, but so . . .
Crust Baked in a Pie
The most important part of any pie - The Crust! Here is the recipe I use for every pie I make. This usually yields 4 crusts for a normal pie plate. I typically use a deep dish pie plate so I get 2 crusts and a little left over for a hand pie or two - BONUS! Ingredients 3 cups flour 1 tsp sea . . .
