Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Celebrating #Canada150 with a backyard barbecue, long weekend camping trip or get-together with friends? Nothing says Happy Birthday Canada like this Canadian sangria made with truly Canadian ingredients (not including the lemonade, if you choose to use it). For research only, I’ve made my O Canada Sangria a few times over the last few weekends and can’t …
Something happened to me today, and it took me a while to process my feelings. It was an emotional event, and I wasn’t quite sure why, because all we did was go see a movie. Except it wasn’t just a movie. It was Wonder Woman. From the second that young Diana is mimicking the movement …
I’m not sure how it happened, but somehow last Friday night, I found myself inviting five families over for dinner the next day. When Saturday morning rolled around I wondered what exactly am I going to feed 10 adults, three teenagers and so many kids under 10 years old that I stopped counting? According to my son, my homemade …
This school year has been challenging for my twelve year old daughter. A chronic back injury, has meant she has missed more than 32 days of school since September. We never know when she will be flat on her back for sometimes up to a week, or what will cause her back to spasm. As …
When you’re short on time but big on aspiration, this recipe will definitely save your life! 2-Ingredient 7UP Cupcakes make delicious and simple Strawberry Shortcakes in a jiffy. Let’s be honest: baking doesn’t always need to be a big production. Sometimes you just need a dessert that delivers without requiring a full afternoon in the kitchen. …
Haven’t we all read at least one article that promises to connect with your teen featuring Instagram-worthy photos with families hiking in the woods, or laughing while they all bake bread together. So you give it a try only your family hike began with eye rolls, continues on with a “why do we have to do …
Meatballs on a stick, what could be more simple and delicious. Whether you are looking for an easy recipe for entertaining or something fun for camping, Beef Kafta is the perfect solution! I was looking for something a little different to BBQ last weekend and I came up with this version of the popular Lebanese …
This post is brought to you by the makers of MOTRIN® I don’t love running. I talk, nay, coerce myself through the entire process; from tying up my shoes to putting one foot in front of the other for what always feels like an agonizingly long time. The truth is I’ve never been an athletic …
