Okay, this is a bit of debate in my house, what do you call this potato dish? Scalloped Potatoes or Potato Scallop? I grew up with it being called Potato Scallop, but I most often hear people refer to this as Scalloped Potatoes. And...when I googled it (to try to settle the debate in my own mind), Scalloped Potatoes is what appeared most often. So, that's what I went with...lol. I guess it doesn't really matter what you call it, Scalloped Potatoes or Potato Scallop, or whatever your name … [Read more...]
How to Efficiently Pack for Vacation
April 20, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
It doesn’t matter if you are going away for a week or a weekend, there is no need to bring so much luggage that you need to employ “the Hulk” to carry it. With a few simple storage techniques and a little bit of planning, you should be able to pack your entire trips worth of stuff into a smaller, more manageable suitcase. If you pack too much you are suddenly paying to check your luggage. Keep in mind there are usual ways of doing laundry at your destination, be it a laundromat or a laundry … [Read more...]
Asparagus, Bacon, and Gruyere Tart
April 16, 2018 by · 6 Comments
Who else loves asparagus? It is probably my favourite springtime vegetable. Even though asparagus is available pretty much all year, spring is the time of year when it is the tastiest and most abundant. We bought a big bunch a few days ago, had some with dinner and I decided to make a tart with the leftover asparagus. I have made a few variations of this tart and while they are all really good, this Asparagus, Bacon, and Gruyere Tart is my favourite so far! I used about 22 … [Read more...]
Five Possible Effects of Stress
April 10, 2018 by · 2 Comments
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label Five Possible Effects of Stress ~ I think it is fairly inevitable, at one time or another, we will all experience stress in our lives. It could be health related, financial, job, or family, but I think it’s pretty safe to say, during our lifetime, none of us will entirely escape stress. You may remember a year or so ago, we sold our home. We still haven’t found “the house” yet … [Read more...]
Old-Fashioned Roast Beef Hash
April 6, 2018 by · 2 Comments
When I think of good, old-fashioned comfort foods, this recipe for Roast Beef Hash would definitely be near the top of my list. When I was growing up, my mom often made a variation of this hash. It’s the perfect way to use up some leftover potatoes and stretch out the remainder of your Sunday roast beef dinner. (I grew up in a working-class family of seven, so being creative with leftovers was a must!) Music Man grew up eating roast beef hash too. So, after we married, we weren’t long … [Read more...]
4 Things to Consider When Booking a Vacation
April 2, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
If the time has come for you to book a much-needed vacation, you may find yourself feeling a little overwhelmed with the process. Vacations create long-lasting and amazing memories but can also be expensive. Not only can travelling be costly but planning the trip can be very time-consuming. Here are a few things you need to figure out before you go ahead and start booking: 1. Reviews Talk to friends and family about destinations they have chosen for vacation. Not only will you get a … [Read more...]
Quick One-Pot Turkey Veggie Pasta {w/Giveaway}
March 29, 2018 by · 239 Comments
Disclosure: This post is sponsored in partnership with Canadian Turkey. As always, all opinions are our own. Even though it is “officially” spring, as I gaze out my kitchen window, the ground is covered in a white, snowy, winter blanket. However, I know the springlike weather will soon arrive and I am not going to allow this year’s lack of green grass, robins and spring flowers to dampen my enthusiasm for any planned celebrations. The coming weeks are filled with special occasions and … [Read more...]
Old-Fashioned Lemon Pound Cake Loaf
March 27, 2018 by · 2 Comments
For some reason, pound cake reminds me of my childhood. I’m not certain why, but I think it’s because my mom often had pound cake on hand for “company” and my grandmothers seemed to often serve some variation of a pound cake whenever we visited. Although my maternal grandmother occasionally made hers from scratch, the pound cake from my childhood was most often the iconic, store-bought, five inch square cake, topped with a thick layer of vanilla icing and wrapped in red corrugated paper … [Read more...]
5 Spring Cleaning Tips to Get it Done Faster
March 23, 2018 by · 13 Comments
Spring Cleaning Tips to Get it Done Faster ~ There are people out there who truly look forward to spring cleaning every year. They can’t wait to roll up their sleeves and get down to business. There are others though (the group that I fall into...hahahaha) that dread it and want to get it done and over with as quickly as possible. If you have managed to keep your home relatively clean all year, you can probably get your spring cleaning completed with minimal effort. No matter what the … [Read more...]
Easter Magic Bars
March 20, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
If you are looking for a delicious, easy, make-ahead treat for Easter dinner, this Easter Magic Bars recipe is for you! All I did was take my traditional recipe for Magic Bars/Hello Dolly Squares (some people call them Magic Bars and some Hello Dolly Squares) and tweaked it a bit to make them more ”Eastery”. (I don’t think that’s even a word...but you get the idea!) I love how they turned out, not only do that taste amazing, the pretty pastel colours look very Easter and … [Read more...]
Earth Hour and Beyond – How to Participate
March 16, 2018 by · 2 Comments
Earth Hour 2018 is on March 24th 2018 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, your local time zone. The goal of Earth Hour is to raise awareness of the fragility of our planet and to unite people in protecting Earth, our only home! It was started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007. Since then Earth Hour has grown to engage more than 180 countries and territories worldwide. How to Participate During Earth Hour and Beyond - From 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on March 24, 2018 switch off all lights … [Read more...]
