This month’s book club book was very special for me because it was written by Leanne Shirtliffe. I’ve been reading Leanne’s blog for ages. Years. Eons. She’s hysterically funny and always manages to make me laugh. We chatted back and forth on twitter and became friends on Facebook. I met Leanne for the first time at… Continue reading Don’t Lick the Minivan
The Real Reasons You’ve Failed at Organizing
An organized house makes me happy. It’s something that I strive for but I’ve always come up short. The clutter takes over and nobody else helps to keep it at bay but me. I can organize one area only to turn around and have it undone in a matter of hours. I’ve re-purchased things I… Continue reading The Real Reasons You’ve Failed at Organizing
Herbs are the Solution this Spring
This extended winter has really gotten under my skin. I’m waiting for the sunshine and the warmth and a chance to get outside. I’m waiting for scents of cut grass and flowers and hot pavement. None of that is happening. Snow is happening. I broke down today and wandered around in a garden center. It… Continue reading Herbs are the Solution this Spring
Calgary Expo – The Weird and the Walking
As you may have noticed, Calgary was invaded this past weekend by all things geek. The Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo ran Friday through Sunday and oh my…what a weekend it was! There was so much to see and do that I left feeling totally overwhelmed and feeling a bit hungover even though I hadn’t… Continue reading Calgary Expo – The Weird and the Walking
Zesty Cilantro Lime Chicken
Lime is something I rarely turn down – mix it with some cilantro and cumin and you can’t go wrong. I love this flavor combination on fish tacos and fajitas so why not in an easy and fast chicken recipe?
Vintage Dresser Re-Do Reveal
Remember that used dresser I found in a thrift store for $35. Well, it’s had a bit of money invested ($100 on knobs alone. Eek!) and time invested ( only a couple of hours) and it looks cute as a vintage button now that it’s all done. I am IN LOVE with how this turned… Continue reading Vintage Dresser Re-Do Reveal