• Food & Drink

    Earl Grey Meltaway Cookies

    I looove me some earl grey tea!  And if there is a London fog on the menu I’m trying it.  So far, the best London fog I have had is from a great little…

    December 3, 2015
  • Food & Drink

    Gingerbread Men in Concert

    Last night was my daughter’s first preschool Christmas concert.  It was without a doubt the most adorable thing I have ever witnessed in my life.  Before we left she was so excited!  She asked…

    November 25, 2015
  • Food & Drink

    Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies

    If you’re looking for a recipe to impress then you’ve found it!  I have made this mouth-watering treat several times and for several people and everyone comes back for a seconds!  Even the neighbours…

    November 22, 2015
  • This & That

    Operation Gift Giving

    I know we just went over this in the post all about giving at Christmas last week, but it really is so important to me to help others.  I often don’t like to watch…

    November 18, 2015
  • Craft

    Beauty is in the Eye of the Beerholder

    I have always thought of myself as someone who is very punctual in most things that I do but when it comes to gift giving, that couldn’t be further from the truth!  My father’s…

    November 13, 2015
  • Entertaining

    We Do the Monster Mash!

    Happy Halloween everyone!  I know it’s been a crazy long time since I’ve shown my face around these parts but I needed to take a step back and readjust some things, but I am…

    November 1, 2015
  • Parenting

    The Most Important Thing You Will Do All Day

    A short conversation with my (almost) 3 year old: Me: “Mai, what do you want to be when you grow up?” Mairead: “You.” Me: ***heart melting*** “Awe!” Mairead:  “Or a marshmallow.” …

    April 17, 2015