Lacking energy? Try these tasty treats. They're packed full of healthy ingredients like flax seeds, oats and peanut butter. They're easy and quick to make as they only contain five ingredients and no baking is required. Give them a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup... Continue Reading →
Year of Joy: May
May has come and gone, and it's time for another Year of Joy post. I've declared 2016 my Year of Joy and every month I have many things to be joyful about. My favourite farmer, my dad, celebrated his 65th birthday doing what he loves, farming. Last year I travelled to Ontario on a regular... Continue Reading →
Pulse Love: Alberta Pulse Facts
Last month I shared some interesting Canadian pulse facts as part of my Pulse Love series for International Year of Pulses. This month, May, I'm sharing some facts about the Alberta pulse industry. And it's perfect timing as it's spring seeding across the Canadian Prairies which means pulse crops such as lentils, chickpeas and field... Continue Reading →
Year of Joy: April
I can't believe it's May already. This year is flying by. So many exciting things happened in April. This is my year of joy and every month I'm sharing things that have brought me joy. Here's April: Annual mother-daughter weekend in Calgary. Always a fun time. Volunteering at the annual Calgary Stampede Aggie Days event,... Continue Reading →
Fab Fashion Find: Maxi Skirt
In the past I've shied away from maxi skirts as I've had a hard time finding one that fits right. I wasn't blessed with height and most of them looked and felt too big. Then I read a blog post that said petite girls can pull off maxi skirts but they need to be more... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Scones
After enjoying a delicious scone at a local cafe recently, I decided to try making them myself. I went to Pinterest to find the perfect recipe. After pinning a few, I decided to go with a summery strawberry recipe. I love berries. Whenever you try something new you usually have some lessons learned for next time. Here are... Continue Reading →
Pulse Love: Canadian Pulse Facts
It's April which means it's month four of my Pulse Love series. Thanks for following along and learning more about the wonderful world of pulses with me. Hopefully you've heard by now that 2016 is International Year of Pulses, declared by the United Nations. But did you know that Canada plays a significant role in pulse... Continue Reading →
Be a Volunteer
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill I've always had a love of volunteering and come by it honestly growing up in a farm family where my parents were strong examples of volunteering in our small community and church - bringing food to... Continue Reading →
There is no playbook in life
As I sit here watching the 2016 IIHF World Championship gold medal women's hockey game between Canada and the USA on TV, I think of play books. It's probably safe to assume that both teams have an extensive playbook filled with various plays and drills - all with the goal of improving their game and... Continue Reading →