Yogurt Cake: Best way to use up leftover yogurt! Are you like me? You look in the fridge and notice that you have a lot of yogurt that is about to expire or has JUST expired? I hate to throw it out, so I found a great recipe to bake with it. I have made […]
Do you have what it takes to work from home? In my pre-kids life I was a project manager for a psychology research centre at my local university. I met with clients, I attended meetings, I wore lipstick. When my son was born 9.5 years ago, I had all intentions of going back to work. […]
Union Street Café Cookbook I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Union Street Café Cookbook by Jenny Osburn. First, we have eaten at the Union Street Café so many times, and have always loved the food. In fact, my husband and I went on our very first date there 13 years ago! Secondly, […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Squares This is a favourite recipe of mine from my youth. My friend’s mom used to make it often for events. Every time I made it now, I always think of her. It’s a great recipe for squares as it is made in a 9×13 pan. Most squares recipes are for 8×8 […]
Valley Massage Therapy Clinic When Danielle de Graaf approached me about coming in to learn more about the Valley Massage Therapy Clinic, I jumped at the chance. I have known Danielle for many years, but mostly in the capacity of mommies, as we are on the school PTA together. In that capacity, let me tell […]
Walking Trails at the Heart Shaped Pond at the Hemlock Ravine, Halifax One of my childhood friends introduced me to this park when we were in university. Had she not taken me here, I don’t think I would have known it existed! There are no directional signs, so you kind of have to know it’s […]
For Children with Love Books by Catherine Gibson *Disclosure: I received a copy of books by author Catherine Gibson to review. All opinions are our own.* For Children With Love was founded by Catherine Gibson. She decided through her experiences and the experiences of many others that came into her life and touched her heart […]
Easter Activities in the Valley, 2016 There is no shortage of activities to do for Easter in the Valley! Know of one that’s not on the list? Email info@valleyfamilyfun.ca to have it added. On Going County Fair Mall, New Minas – The Easter Bunny will be in Centre Square of the County Fair Mall, New […]
**THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED 🙁 ** Mongolie Grill The Mongolie Grill is probably our all-time favourite place to eat in Halifax! Located at 1645 Granville Street it always seems to be the place we eat after going to the Discovery Centre! When you go into the restaurant there is a huge buffet. Grab […]
Mock Duck: Pork Chops + Stuffing = Easy Dinner This was a favourite of ours when we were kids. I had completely forgotten about this recipe until one day I found pork chops in my freezer! I called Mom and asked her for the recipe. It was so easy I didn’t have to write it […]
