This post is from the summer but I thought with the kids on the holiday break it is a perfect time to Practice Patience! Even though its a day late you’ll still enjoy this Task Thursday post! What I’ve learned in the past couple of day is I need to practice my patience. And what a better thing to share this week for Task Thursday! It is so easy to get caught in feeling sorry for yourself and yell at your kids, snap at your husband, and just be plain old rude sometimes. That is what happens to me when…
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Last week I shared my recipe for using leftover ham in the Eggs Benedict post, this week I’m giving you a way to use bread that is starting to go stale with my coarse breadcrumbs recipe! With Christmas around the corner and another turkey dinner I’m also going to save a little money by not having to buy breadcrumbs for stuffing and I can pre-season them to compliment the stuffing! From the following picture you can easily see the steps and what I used to get two freezer ziploc bags full of breadcrumbs, can’t wait to use them in my…
I was looking forward to this week’s Sunday Social and sharing 6 things you don’t know about me! I just didn’t realize how hard it was to answer the questions until AFTER so hopefully you enjoy! What is the wallpaper on your cell phone? My kids! Pretty boring but it is either just the kids or a family picture. What do you keep beside your bed? On my nightstand I keep a journal, pens, cell phone and iPad charger, chocolate, a couple of books, TV and apple tv remote, and when I actually go to bed my phone and usually…
Can you believe it is the middle of the month already?! That means that December is half over and the new year is just around the corner. I thought this would be a perfect time to come and link up and get to know each other in my NEW Weekend Whatever LINK UP!! Maybe you want to share a post, giveaway, social media site, whatever! This is the party for you! I only have 1 rule: Don’t link up and run away, visit at least one other blogger, you can’t expect people to follow you and not follow back right?!…
When it comes to breakfast I love Eggs Benedict and this quick and easy recipe won’t disappoint. I have to admit I’m not a fan of leftovers, so I always have to get a little creative with them. That’s why this eggs benedict recipe is so easy! It utilizes leftover ham, bacon, or smoked salmon to make a tasty breakfast. Quick and Easy Eggs Benedict Recipe You’ll be surprised at how simple this recipe is to make simply by utilizing a package of Hollandaise instead of making it from scratch. It really only take a few ingredients and you’ll impress…
Christmas is closing in on all of us and right now is the time that life just seems to get EXTREMELY busy and we all lose track of what actually needs to be done like cleaning the house, doing laundry, and making dinner. I’m getting some tips and tricks together to remind us all to stay calm, centered, and focused but in the meantime join me for this fun Sunday Social all about my favorite things about the holidays! 1. Favorite Holiday Movies/TV Specials? That’s a tough one I like the kids specials because they are so cute like Grandma…
Christmas is just around the corner…that’s right it is December already! This year was a tough shopping year for me because I just don’t know what to buy for boys and considering I have a two-year-old boy I needed to get creative. There are so many options to search you are guaranteed to find a toy just for the kid you’re shopping for! It was hard deciding how to search and where to start so I simply went by age just to see what the recommendations were. That got me a lot of results and knowing my son I was…
If you’re looking for a unique gift this holiday season you’ve found the right giveaway! A fun new giveaway just for Mom’s who are looking for that extra special gift for their kids! I know that mine would love one of these cute backpacks and toys! S.O.S. Mom and Real Momma have teamed up to bring you an exciting giveaway! As Mom’s of young kids we’re always on the lookout for unique and fun products so when we found Patch Buddies we knew we had to share them with all of you! They are a cool, bright and fun custom backpack…
I’m sure most of you who follow along on Facebook and Twitter probably noticed I did a little disappearing act this weekend. I am happy to say I’m feeling a lot better today but that is after spending two solid days in bed resting. I am thankful my husband was off this weekend because I don’t think that I would be functioning today if he wasn’t. Sometimes when life gets busy we forget to take care of ourselves and listen to what our bodies need. I thought that I was doing all of that but then Friday night came…
You might have seen a couple of tweets or my post from October about Foodie Penpals, I LOVE this program because I get to try so many new things and meet some great people along the way! I had an amazing Foodie Penpal this November, Kalyn, at The Scenic Route. I must admit that the day I received the package in the mail was one of the best days of my entire MONTH! For me, it’s like Christmas and you can see why… There were so many delicious and fun things in the package it made my day! She thought of…
Finally a new vlog! I have owed you guys one for quite a few weeks now and once I thought of this idea on year in review I just had to share it! So get out a pen and paper it is time for some personal reflection. A quick recap: 1. Make a personal reflection from 2012 taking what you thought was going to happen and looking what actually happened 2. Make a year in review list – good and bad, you’ll be surprised at how much has happened 3. What is you greatest accomplishment in 2012? What’s your…
I’ve been at home with sick kids for almost a week now and you guessed it now I’m starting to feel like I’m coming down with whatever they have. When I’m sick I like to have my comfort foods, for me that’s any type of JUNK especially chips, not really sure why but makes me feel better. My daughter requests bacon and since I don’t have to time to stand in front of the oven and cook it I do it my easy way – in the OVEN!! Cook Bacon The Easy Way The process is so simple all you…
With a month left to decide what to buy for each and every person on your gift list, you are probably dreading standing in line just to make a purchase with a gift receipt, that you know they’ll probably be returning anyway. Well, I have the perfect solution for you! If you’re Canadian (or buying for someone who is) CardSwap.ca is your one-stop gift card shop! This is the perfect solution because not only are you giving but you are getting back too! That’s right with every purchase you make on CardSwap you accumulate points, as soon as you reach…
Time for another Sunday Social! If you guys haven’t realized I’m really enjoying this and can’t wait for the next week to come around. I think my favorite part is seeing the answers from other people so make sure to let me know if you’ve linked up so I can hop over to say hi! 1. Name 4 jobs you’ve had in your life: bakery clerk, admin assistant, office manager, and store owner/manager 2. Name 4 movies you would watch over and over: The Punisher, Happy Gilmore, Footloose (the original), Napoleon Dynamite 3. Name 4 places you have lived: Prince George, Williams Lake,…
With the holidays fast approaching I know that I’m looking for great gifts to give people that’s why when I saw the Looneyspoons Collection Cookbook I jumped on the chance to give it a review! [amazon_link id=”1401941966″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link] Better carbs — Better fats — More fiber — Less sugar — Less salt — Same great taste that won’t go to your waist! It is hard to find a cookbook that is organized perfectly and leaves you wanting more and that’s just the start there are so many more reason why I LOVE this cookbook: The tips they…
After Thanksgiving in our house the countdown for Christmas starts! This means we are on the hunt for the perfect printable Christmas pack that includes games, activities, and crafts. Print Games Now Christmas Printable Games and Activities With over 60 printables for one low price! You have the bonus of instant delivery to your inbox! How can you go wrong with that? It includes games for all ages including: If you’re like me you have adults and kids together for a party and it is always fun to have something for everyone! Crafts are a bonus because when you get girls doing…
I don’t know about you but for me, it seems like Black Friday and Cyber Monday come earlier and earlier every year. I’ll do my best to update this page as I see a great sale roll out, because we’d all love to save a few dollars!!
I don’t know if you’ve been following my chaos lately but my site has crashed twice in a row now, not sure if it is something I’m doing or what but at least I have got it up and running myself twice! Lesson learned – practice patience. This being Thursday and seeing how I owe you a ton of vlogs now I’m gong to owe you one more, things just haven’t been going my way lately but hey I’m going with the flow and that’s what matters. Lesson Learned – Practice Patience In the past 24 hours I have learned…
I’m not sure about you and your family but for us during this time of year it seems like we are constantly on the go, I am always exhausted by the time Christmas rolls around. I’m always looking for new games to play on a road trip, snacks, and especially easy on the go items like single serve shelf-safe milk! That’s why I’m so happy to bring you this giveaway from Milk Unleashed! Milk Unleashed has made it easy to come up with some tips and tricks for travel through their fun new blog app! Now for the…
Thanks for joining me again for this Sunday Social! This week they asked the question Tell us what you are most Thankful For this year, it can be one thing or 25 things. Include pictures, reasons, whatever you want. Lets kick off Thanksgiving week by being Thankful on Sunday! Sure I have a lot to be thankful for but sometimes it is hard to put it in words so I thought I’d just make a random list of all the things in my life recently I’m thankful for and see where it takes me. Please bare with me I might…
