The holidays are approaching — the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? For many of us, the excitement, family gatherings, reflecting on the birth of Christ are a “mixed bag of emotions” ranging from grief and sadness, …
5 Mistakes to Avoid as a Hostess this Thanksgiving
The air smells of pumpkin spice and fermenting leaves. It’s mid-October, and today is our Canadian Thanksgiving. I’m cooking bacon-wrapped chicken, the kind coated in parmesan cheese. I’ve cut up dozens of garden baby potatoes; sliced them, drizzled with olive …
Brunch Made Easy(er) Part 2
Hello, Darling! Brunch may be one of the most magical meals of the day. Alexandra walks us through her favorite savory brunch dish, the one she gets asked to bring to brunch all the time. It’s a tried-and-true recipe! Stay …
Why is Your Mom Important?
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Traditions
When I think of traditions, my mind immediately goes to the song from Fiddler on the Roof and I hear Tevye singing in his booming voice. Ahhhh, tradition! Admittedly, tradition isn’t nearly as prevalent in my own life as it …
Thankful for Reality
You see, Darling, somewhere along the way I’ve missed the Thanksgiving commercials with the mom trying to nurse the baby in the corner of the packed living room. One hand struggling to keep her kicking babe on her breast, the …
Homemade Caramel Dipping Sauce
Enjoy it with ice cream,cheese cake, coffee or make caramel coated apples. Since the fall season is upon us, I thought this was a great little secret to share. So, if you’re in the mood to make some homemade caramel, …
What’s A Mom To Do With All This Candy?
‘Tis the season for lots of candy. And chances are you just got a deluge of it in your house. Whether class parties at school, trick-or-treating around your block or a harvest festival, your child probably just received more candy …