With all the busyness, December 31, 2011 snuck up on me and I just realized that I should be looking back on the past year. Social media was a big part of my life this past year. I started this blog in April and I look forward to writing each post (all 87, so far).... Continue Reading →
Embarking on a new adventure
In a recent blog post I talked about being adventurous, and I think I've spent a good chunk of my life being adventurous in various ways. So why stop now? I'm excited to share that I will soon be embarking on a new adventure. I've accepted a position as Public Relations Account Executive for AdFarm, an agricultural marketing... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday: Santa Surfing?
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus... riding on a surfboard pulled by dolphins! Apparently this is how Santa gets around in Australia. I snapped this photo of a house in Byron Bay, Australia last December when I was backpacking Down Under. Merry Christmas!
Snail mail brightens my day
As I'm hauling my stuff into my place at the end of the day, I slip my hand into the mailbox and pull out what usually consists of a pile of junk mail. A coupon for cheap pizza. A bill. Direct mail from a realtor wanting to sell my condo. Yet another coupon for cheap pizza. Oh... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday: An Upside Down Christmas
While backpacking in New Zealand last December I saw a few upside down Christmas trees. Apparently they're popular in that part of the world. Here's a photo I snapped of an upside down Christmas tree hanging in a restaurant in Queenstown, NZ. There's even a few presents "under" the tree! Would you ever have an... Continue Reading →
Christmas Baking: Peanut Butter Cookies
Today I'm sharing one last recipe in my Christmas baking series. This recipe is for peanut butter cookies dressed up with a simple chocolate rosebud. This is an easy yet delicious cookie. Happy baking! Peanut Butter Cookies 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg... Continue Reading →
Making a Christmas wish list
By now children will have made their Christmas lists for Santa (some of the eager ones may have even completed their lists months ago!). My two oldest nephews had their lists ready awhile ago. The oldest one even took the time to type up the list and include large colour photos of each item -... Continue Reading →
Christmas Baking: Cinnamon Rollups
As part of my Christmas baking series, today I'm sharing a recipe for Cinnamon Rollups. These have a nice subtle cinnamon taste, are not too sweet, and are easy and quick to make. Cinnamon Rollups 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup margarine or butter 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1/2... Continue Reading →
Christmas Baking: Marshmallow Balls
Today I'm sharing a recipe for Marshmallow Balls as part of my Christmas Baking series. Despite the caramel and marshmallow, these treats are not overly sweet. They're one of my dad's favourites. Enjoy! Marshmallow Balls 1/2 cup margarine or butter 1/3 cup cream 1 - 170 gram package of caramels app. 3 cups Rice Krispies... Continue Reading →
Seize the Day
Kia Ora Mates! A year ago today I was on a plane headed around the world to the amazing countries of New Zealand and Australia. After 21 hours in the air, I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand on Dec. 3. I stayed for a month, first touring both islands of New Zealand with a tour company called... Continue Reading →
Rural Route Ramblings 