I don't do resolutions anymore -- too often, they'd be left undone and become a list of guilt for things I'd wanted to accomplish, but never did. A few years ago, I wrote up a short list that I reaffirm every year -- I strayed a bit on a few things, but I am happy with how 2011 unfolded.
Read MoreIn our family Santa doesn't fill the stockings, our family members do. We have a lot of fun trying to find the perfect little gifts to tuck inside and, as much as possible we buy them from the shops in our neighbourhood here in Ottawa.
Read MoreI love natural bath and body products, and especially enjoy those that are made in Canada. Supporting local businesses matters to me, so I was excited to hear about Smith Farms (Quebec) and their line of natural bath and beauty items. Read what I thought of their products and enter to win some of your own!
Read More
What do you do when your Birthday Boy says "Surprise me!" with a totally awesome cake? Why, you build a pre-historic Black Forest volcano, of course!
Read MoreIt's that time of year again -- the time of year where I make big, ambitious lists for myself of all the amazing homemade gifts I'm going to give and then realize I don't have quite as much time as I need, considering I have to send most of them to Nova Scotia by mail. ;) There are, however, lots of great gifts that can be made at home that don't require a lot of time and I'm sharing some ideas from this year's list!
Read More