The kids took a daycare field trip to the animal shelter the other date (side note: Pretty sure that this field trip is any parents nightmare) and ever since they've been asking for a puppy or a kitty. My son even proclaimed quite adamantly that the kitties were "one sale! Mommy you love sales!" which is precisely why we had to get one! Touche child... Anyways, … [Read more...]
10 Minute Bento Lunch – x2 #LoveLunch
"Making school lunches is such a chore""I hate making my kid's lunches""Making lunches takes way too much time"Have you ever been guilty of saying any of these things? With back to school upon us, I've been hearing so much disdain over lunch making I'm actually a little surprised, I do realize that some might classify me as a little odd with my love of lunch making, but believe … [Read more...]
{MAKE IT} Coconut Milk “Whipped Cream”
I realize that it's probably glaringly apparently that I'm in LOVE with all things coconut right now. It was probably about 6 months ago that I was turned on to the awesomeness that is coconut oil, and since that day I've been striving to add more coconut to my diet. As a sometimes obsessive calorie counter, this was difficult for me. Most products in my fridge and pantry are … [Read more...]
{RECIPE} Avocado Chocolate Pudding
I am a dessert lover. If given the choice at a restaurant, I'll easily forgo the meal appetizer so that I can save space for a sweet treat at the end of the meal. The thing is though, it's rare that I ever find time to make dessert at home. That and the fact that the last thing I need kicking around my kitchen are pies, cakes, and other sugary/fatty treats. Enter Avocado … [Read more...]
What to do in Vancouver this weekend : August 24-25
It's sad, but true.Summer is coming to a close. The end of summer signifies kids returning to school, gloomier weather, and more weekend activities inside. The forecast for this weekend is sunny and warm with a great chance personal encounters of the live marine invertebrate kind!Head out to Celebrate! Stanley Park on August 24 & 25th to join the Vancouver … [Read more...]