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Frog Pond Bath

My kids recently played by a frog pond with Lilly pads and a real frog, that they tried unsuccessfully to catch. The next day we made our own frog pond in the tub. During the heart of the lock-down, in deep winter, I was at my wit’s end of what to do with the kids.Continue reading “Frog Pond Bath”

Dandelion Poem

My dad and I have an ongoing, but loving, dispute about the value of dandelions. My parents live in a retirement community where a single dandelion is a blite upon the neighbourhood. I haven’t sprayed my lawn in years and have a busy family life that leaves the lawn somewhat neglected. When my parents visitContinue reading “Dandelion Poem”

Farter’s Day

Father’s Day can be depressing for people who have lost a father or a child. I decided that we would celebrate Farter’s Day instead. (To put the poem in context, you should know that we have twin toddlers who are somewhat gluten and dairy intolerant.) We Just Can’t Hold It In He gets a whiffContinue reading “Farter’s Day”

Whistling Playlist

Whistling is such a cheerful sound. One day I heard Home (Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros) and felt inspired to make this playlist. It is my very favourite playlist. Compiled Curated Playlist on YouTube: Individualized List: Home (Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros) Young Folks (Peter Pjom & John) The Walker (Fitz & TheContinue reading “Whistling Playlist”

Snacks

My daughter gets bored of food really quickly. One day I got inspired (I must have slept well) and made these (see below). The kids enjoyed guessing which kind of animals they were and ate more fruits and vegetables than I expected.

Oatmeal Cookies

I Jacquified these cookies to make them more nutrient-dense and lower glycemic index. They’re also gluten and dairy free. Jacquifying the Sugar: Stevia often makes things sickly sweet. Erythritol makes food taste too cold. These sugars are carefully balanced with regular brown sugar, to ensure you don’t get either of those effects. I brought theseContinue reading “Oatmeal Cookies”

Apple Pie

I grew up making apple pie with my mom, using my grandmother’s recipe. After I went gluten-free, I struggled to find a good pie crust recipe. Gluten free pastry is hard to work with. This recipe uses the same flavours as my grandmother’s apple pie, but uses a store-bought gluten-free crust, and a crumble topping.Continue reading “Apple Pie”

Holidays & Traditions with Jake

Holidays can be some of the hardest times when you’ve lost a loved one. I wanted to share some ways we have included Jake in our holiday traditions. Decorating the Gravestone: Decorating Jake’s gravestone gives me a physical way to take care of him. It makes me feel like he’s included in the activities ofContinue reading “Holidays & Traditions with Jake”

Frosh Kit

I felt really sorry for the university students who didn’t get to go away to school last year, especially the first years. Online Frosh Week is just not the same. When I started university, we got frosh kits. So, I made some for my two favourite university students, who had been devoted babysitters. I includedContinue reading “Frosh Kit”

COVID Themed Party

It’s been a long pandemic. Even getting together with three other friends on a patio feels like a huge party! Some people can even get their hands on free COVID tests, which lets them get together confidently in even larger numbers. However you are doing it, you might enjoy wearing some of these COVID-Themed pins.Continue reading “COVID Themed Party”

Bachelorettes

I have both been to, and planned many bachelorette parties. Great bachelorettes have a fun theme and funny conversation starters, to let you mingle with the other partiers wherever you go. At a bachelorette, there’s a certain freedom that releases you from usual social norms, and allows you to be sensual, silly, and creative. WhetherContinue reading “Bachelorettes”

Baby Bachelorette

Is your best girl about to start trying for a baby? You know you need one more epic night out before she calls it quits and settles down to Motherhood. These types of parties are particularly good for women who didn’t get a great bachelorette party before their wedding. Or maybe they have never beenContinue reading “Baby Bachelorette”