When I was about 13 years old, a friends younger sister ever so innocently asked me "why are your teeth so yellow?" And in true Seventeen fashion - I was mortified. A combination of less than perfect, teenaged dental hygiene and a morning coffee habit (and probably genetics), there was no hiding my yellow teeth. Fast forward 20 something years, and while my dental … [Read more...]
6 tips for an epic Abbotsford Airshow experience
Growing up, our family had a few undying annual traditions. A weekend pass at the Abbotsford Airshow was one of them. My brother and I loved watching the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, and I especially loved checking out all the trade show vendors. With a budding aviation enthusiast in the big kid, I knew this was the year to pack up the family and carry the tradition on to … [Read more...]
The perfect Vancouver date night ft. Playland Nights
Date night is a sacred night in my life. As a busy mom with a hectic 9-5, endless kids activities mean that me time, nevermind us time, is rare. So when that precious date night finally arrives I want to savour every.damn.moment of it. There's no bigger buzz kill than arriving at your chosen date night destination only to be seated next to that screaming baby, overly vocal … [Read more...]
Eco friendly laundry ft. Tru Earth
As a busy family of five, we accumulate a LOT of laundry. For many years I've made my own eco friendly laundry soap in an effort to cut down on the monthly expense, and while I love the cost savings of homemade laundry detergent, I definitely don't love the 30 bottles that sit on the laundry room floor at any given time. I recently discovered Tru Earth Eco-Friendly Laundry … [Read more...]
Homemade English Muffins
I've been meaning to share this recipe for Homemade English Muffins for a long time, but here's the thing... I haven't made this Homemade English Muffin recipe for a loooong time because despite the recipe itself being super easy (just seven simple ingredients!) and rewarding in a warm, soft and buttery, give me all the carbs kinda way, making Homemade English Muffins can be … [Read more...]
