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Don’t Let the Door Hit You On the Way Out 2020

Women. The walking wounded of 2020 are limping, battered and bruised, towards the new year with mixed emotions. Shellshocked, we’ve learned to no longer tempt fate and question if things…

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Embracing Small Joys In Carols, Chicken, Christmas Lights & Cuddles

The clocks have fallen back, and that to me is the surest sign that the season of comfort and joy is upon us. With shorter days, colder temps, and longer…

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Lose the 2019 Mindset: 10 Tasks To Do Now So You Can Slack Later

Yesterday I spent the day pursuing stress free, mindless activities. I planted an indoor garden, read a book that did not try to fix me in any way, and watched…

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Operation Darwin, A Pandemic Battle Plan for Sanity

Well this is it, the second wave is officially upon us. It’s time to suit up in your best leisure wear, tie your hair up in a scrunchie and cue up…

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The Crush of Gravity – Some Days You Gotta Dig Deep

Today I woke at 4am, no longer able to escape the endless stream of worries invading my brain. In the bathroom, I glanced at the inspo quote on my shelf…

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Simple Tips for Online Learning with Ontario Virtual School

As we embark on one of society’s biggest education experiments ever, with kids around the globe going back to school virtually this fall, I’m going to share some of the…

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Preparing for Quarantine – A Germaphobe’s Guide to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

If the entire country of Italy in quarantine has not made you aware that we might face the same thing here, then you’re not paying attention. It’s not a reason…

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all-weather vs all-season tires

All-Weather vs All-Season Tires? They Are NOT the Same

In one of life’s great misnaming scandals it’s unfortunate that all-weather vs all-season tires have such similar names. Like exercise and excorcise, they’re close but no cigar. So just like you…

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jumping out of a plane can cause happiness

Chasing Happy When You’re Sad

Finding happiness when life is running smoothly is easy. Being happy when you’re sad, or when life is treating you like excrement on the bottom of it’s giant cosmic shoe,…

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How Early Is Too Early for Christmas?

In 2020 all bets are off, but if you still want a guide, then you can check this timeline.

Is it too early?

Recipes

Everyone should be in the kitchen. That’s where the food is.

Cranberry Streusel Muffins – A Recipe and Redemption Story

Have you ever popped a cranberry in your mouth? They’re awful. Truly horrid little…

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homemade marshmallows in hot chocolate

Heavenly Homemade Marshmallows (Never Pick Up Store Bought Again)

I had never tasted homemade marshmallows until I was well into my 30s, but…

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Decadent Kitchen Sink Brownies – Leave No Sweets Behind

After eight months eating my way through a pandemic, my baking cupboard is a…

Decadent Kitchen Sink Brownies – Leave No Sweets BehindRead More

Overnight Raspberry Skillet French Toast

Overnight Skillet Raspberry French Toast – Love in a Pan

Sometimes breakfast is just breakfast, and sometimes it’s a work of art. Case in…

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stack of banana walnut pancakes

Banana Walnut Pancakes with Caramelized Banana Topping

This recipe for Banana Walnut Pancakes with Caramelized Banana Topping is like a tale…

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Pineapple Carrot Quick Bread – The Pandemic Baking Comeback

We’re baking again right? Because it feels like my need to bake all the…

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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, Irresistible and Simple

I’m a bad girl when it comes to food. Dirty fantasies for me include…

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Homemade Real Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

So today I’m going to share my recipe for real mint chocolate chip ice…

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browned butter dessert

Browned Butter Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Blondies

Browned butter is one of those irresistible tastes in life like the corner piece…

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Recipe Categories

Looking for something to make for dinner? Maybe a healthy late night snack? Find a recipe by category below.

Appetizers

Appetizers

Barbecue

Barbecue
lemon blueberry loaf

Breads

Breads

Breakfast

Breakfast

Chicken

Chicken

Desserts

Desserts

Fish

Fish
leftover turkey sandwich

Lunch

Lunch

Pasta

Pasta

Salads

Salads
Greek Picnic Salad, toss together in a large skillet and serve at room temperature

Sides

Sides

Snacks

Snacks
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