Do you find it hard to stay on top of fashion, never mind get out to buy clothes for yourself? Do you let your appearance slide and think “who cares” I’m at home? Yet as a woman and especially a mom, it is important to...
When my son died, it was not only an emotional hurt. I felt physically ripped apart. It was pure agony. ...
CARROTS, EGGS & COFFEE Author Unknown A carrot, an egg, and a cup of coffee ...
Sometimes in life we go through moments where we feel we are going down the drain turbo-boost....
We know we should watch what we eat, exercise daily and lose the unwanted pounds, but it's so hard for many of us. In particular, pregnancy, stress, death of a loved one cause us to eat more than we normally would. ...
After my first baby was born, I felt really cooped up in my apartment. A friend of mine invited me to a post-natal fitness class at the local community centre. I took my baby with me and worked out for an hour. Boy was I...
Do you lack energy and feel sluggish? Do you have problems sleeping? Do you have low tolerance for your kids? Well, the solution is EXERCISE! Exercise? Ya, right! Between the family, the house and the daily routine, who has the time or the energy to exercise? How dare I...
MULTI-OPTION CAKE - from Betty Crocker cookbook 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 3 cups of shredded...
GRANDMAS SCONES - Rob 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 1 egg 1 cup raisins (optional) In a small bowl, blend the...
ITALIAN HERB BREAD - Use dough setting (Great with a pasta dish) 1 1/4 cup water 2 tbsp powdered milk 2 tbsp shortening 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 3 1/3 cups flour 1 tsp dried majoram 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried thyme 1 3/4...
Lots of families love to BBQ in the summer months. Here are some tips, recipes, and ideas to help your BBQing days run more smoothly. I usually pre-cook my chicken and pork chops in the morning in a pot of water, just long enough to have...
First generation Canadian, I was born in Toronto, Ontario to a wonderful family that had strong bonds and healthy values. From my younger years, I learned to think of the welfare of others from the example of my parents. I enjoy people and take great...