2013 Traffic Report I posted my first "traffic report" in 2012. I noticed several other blogs had posted their's, so being a very inquisitive person I had to find out what my stats were too. It is super interesting to see all of the yearly stats, discover where my traffic is originating, what sites are referring traffic, what blogs are referring traffic and of course, top blog posts and top recipe posts for the past year. I followed the format of some of the other blogs and then customized … [Read more...]
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful 2014!
December 21, 2013 by · 10 Comments
I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you, the readers of Older Mommy Still Yummy for making blogging so much fun for me! Whether you glance through the odd article or read every word, comment or not, enter a contest or drop by for a recipe; I am so happy you have taken time from your busy day to visit with me and my blog. It honestly means so much and gives me such enjoyment! Weather permitting...lol... my son and granddaughterkitty will be arriving from London, Ont. tomorrow. … [Read more...]
Let President’s Choice® Lighten Your Workload This Holiday Season!
November 28, 2013 by · 9 Comments
Let President's Choice® Lighten Your Workload This Holiday Season! I don't know about you, but I am pretty sure I am not alone when I say I am stressed to the max, and it isn't even December! We still have ALL of our shopping to do; the house is only half decorated; we purchase a fresh tree, so we don't have that yet; then there is always the decorating of said tree; wrapping of gifts (if they are ever purchased...lol), addressing, writing and mailing of cards (I'm already contemplating … [Read more...]
Saint John City Market named Canada’s Great Public Space
November 26, 2013 by · 3 Comments
Exterior of the Saint John City Market {Photo attribution: Catherine White, Oak Lawn Images } The Saint John City Market has been chosen as Canada's Great Public Space for 2013 by the Canadian Institute of Planners. The City Market was one of 68 entries in the contest. Finalists were selected from more than 100,000 public votes cast across the country during a four-month voting period. "It's unique architectural character reflects the local landscape and traditions of Saint John as a port … [Read more...]
Remembrance Day ~ We Will Not Forget
November 10, 2013 by · 10 Comments
Remembrance Day ~ Lest We Forget the supreme sacrifice made by the men and women of our Canadian Armed Forces! "In Flanders Fields" written during the First World War by Canadian physician and Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. He was inspired to write it on May 3, 1915, after presiding over the funeral of friend and fellow soldier Alexis Helmer, who died in the Second Battle of Ypres. According to legend, fellow soldiers retrieved the poem after McCrae, initially unsatisfied with his work, … [Read more...]
Older Mommy Still Yummy is in the Midst of a Facelift!
October 13, 2013 by · 10 Comments
Photo attribution: Piotr Bodzek (CC) Older Mommy Still Yummy is having a facelift; an exciting new look will be debuting very soon! Meanwhile, we are still here and will be keeping you updated. … [Read more...]
DIY Pumpkin Man ~ Perfect for Fall!
September 9, 2013 by · 9 Comments
DIY Pumpkin Man ~ I'm not quite sure where this summer went? One day I was sitting on the deck clad in capris, a tanktop and sunglasses, sipping a chilled glass of wine; the next I was wearing jeans, a heavy sweater, wrapped in a wool throw and sipping hot chocolate. (dosed with Caramel Baileys - my newest obsession...lol). Honestly, I am not exaggerating, that is exactly how quickly it all happened this year. … [Read more...]
“Proof of Heaven” ~ Does Proof Exist?
July 27, 2013 by · 8 Comments
Late one night a couple of weeks ago, I was surfing the Internet {no surprise to anyone...lol} and noticed a friend on Facebook asking for suggestions of a good book to read. Another friend of mine responded with, "...you have to read, Proof of Heaven, it's amazing". … [Read more...]
PTPA Summer 2013 Latest & Greatest Winners {Twitter Party Alert #itsbettertogether}
July 18, 2013 by · 1 Comment
PTPA Awards ~ I'm sure most of you are familiar with them, but just in case you're not, PTPA stands for Parent Tested Parent Approved. It is the seal of approval families trust and the endorsement companies seek. PTPA Media is the leading product awards program with the largest parent-testing community and seal of approval recognized worldwide. They have recently released their Summer 2013 Latest & Greatest Award Winners and hot off the press, here they are. … [Read more...]