This summer has been historically hot. Heat wave after heat wave coupled with the lack of A/C in our home has left us constantly scrambling for ways to cool off. Enter Menchie's. I've driven by various Menchie's locations recently however, admittedly, never actually visited a store. I'm not entirely sure what's stopped me from going given the fact that: a. I've always … [Read more...]
Aqua Adventure Summer Camp Lunch – Rubbermaid LunchBlox
Things I love about school being out for the summer: Way less traffic during my rush hour commute Things I don’t love about school being out for the summer: Constant “I’m bored! There’s nothing to do!” comments from the smalls The fact that I still have to work (which my kids just can’t seem to understand) All of the places I used to retreat to during my … [Read more...]
Life Hacks – Paper Towel Edition
Between food blogging, two pairs of little hands, a 100-lb dog, and backyard BBQs, we go through a ton of paper towels. And when I say a ton, I mean – I really should be getting a shareholders dividend cheque at the end of every month, ton. Thankfully, with Tiger Towels’ handy half-sheet, we use far less than we used to without sacrificing strength or absorbency. Paper towels … [Read more...]
Cleaning closets and poppin’ tags – we’re #HappyToPassItOn
Thrifting \ˈthrĭft·ing\ 1. When one visits several different thrift shops, second-hand shops, and vintage clothing stores in the hopes of buying several items of cheap and unusual clothing and other items. One usually does this with friends. "Hey, where did you get that weird top?" "Oh, I found it while thrifting, it was only a dollar." 2. A sneaky way to trick your … [Read more...]
It’s Bike to Work Week and Schwinn’s got your ticket to ride!
Well it finally happened! I lost my commuter cycling virginity! Yesterday was the start of bike to work week, and today I geared up my new Schwinn ride and embarked on my inaugural journey to my office! I am thrilled to report that I was door to door in a mere 22:16 minutes! Apart from a quick stop to adjust my seat height, and being honked at by an old lady driving a … [Read more...]
