CHICKEN LASAGNA
on Nov 19, 2009Decided to substitute creamy mushroom soup for a regular tomato sauce and what a hit! Less sour for Hannah and more healthy with an added dose of milk. Instead of using extra lean ground beef, I also decided to use chicken. Added an ample amount o...

REPORT CARD FRUSTRATIONS
on Nov 18, 2009 in report card marks Raise your hand, teachers, if you've experienced this. You hit a key and wipe out your previous comments created during the past ten minutes. You don't have enough days in the week and you give a unit test two days before report cards are to be finis...

FISHER-PRICE SONG AND STORY LEARNING CHAIR
on Nov 17, 2009 in fisher-price song and story learning chair Sit down. Stand up. Sit down. Sunday mass? No, it's the Fisher Price Song and Story Learning Chair that teaches colours, shapes, and reads a story to your child when you don't have time too. Suited for 12-36 months, this chair engages your child in l...

HANNAH'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
on Nov 16, 2009 in Hannah's first birthday Balloons? Check. Juice? Check. Lootbags? Check. GIANT birthday cake in the shape of a cupcake? Check.All these items and more went to the success of Hannah's first birthday party on Saturday. Thanks to family and friends who came out, near and far (t...

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!
on Nov 13, 2009Hannah turns one today. It's been a year of laughs and awesome memories. From one of my favourite childhood shows, here's Ernie and his silly ways. Happy Birthday, Baby Girl! I love you.

WAR CAKE
on Nov 12, 2009 in war cake In keeping with the Remembrance Day theme, here is a recipe that was made years ago during war times when eggs, butter, and other "luxuries" were scarce. This heavy dark cake is a reminder of all the good things we have today and for that, we should...

REMEMBERING
on Nov 11, 2009 in Remembrance Day In Flanders Fields Easily the most famous war poem in history, John McCrae, a Canadian physician and Lieutenant Colonel, wrote it after seeing his best friend lose his life during World War I. The poppy grew in abundance in Flanders where many soldiers were buried. It'...

BEBE AU LAIT REVERSIBLE DOUBLE BIB
on Nov 10, 2009 in reversible double bib Bebe au Lait bib Function or style? How about both? When it comes to bibs, parents know that it is a must-have especially if you spent lots of money on those too cute to be true outfits. Bebe au Lait has the amazing Reversible Double Bib that satisfies this hip mama'...

"MASS"IVE SUCCESS
on Nov 9, 2009 in baby in church On Sunday we went to the early mass at 8:45 a.m. and the auditorium (known as the "Baby Room") wasn't open or set up so we had to go into the main section of the church. It's official, Hannah is all grown up and sat through one mass without being (to...

PEACE
on Nov 6, 2009 in Remembrance Day song peace video Remembrance Day is on November 11. Take the time to think about those we've lost to war and the honour they brought to their country. We're grateful for their sacrifices so that our country is safe.