Baking

Banff Bars

Greetings and salutations. Behold: Banff bars. Not to be confused with bars in Banff, sorry. I grew up eating traditional Rocky Road squares (perhaps you can tell). They can often be found at their natural habitat: church basement teas and elementary school bake sales. Always lovingly concocted in a unpretentious small town kitchen. Never too […]

3 Ingredient Absurdly Rich Chocolate Fudge Torte

This the most spectacular cake I have ever eaten. Cake accolades include, but are not limited to the following: vegetarian, gluten free, simile ingredients, quick, easy, and ABSURDLY rich! In less than 30 minutes, the most marvelous creation ever to grace your kitchen will emerge from your oven, cooling, waiting for your pallet. I slightly […]

Solara Resort and Spa with Kids, in Canmore, AB

Have you ever been in need of a little break but didn’t want to spend the resources on a full-blown vacation (i.e., Disney Cruise, Spain, Hawaii)? That was us recently. MAMA NEEDED A BREAK. Still have to mom, but away from the house. And thus I was happy to come across Solara Resort & Spa by […]

10 Fall Photo-shoot Tips for Newbies!

Whether or not you’re “into” photography, there are many reasons to stage your own photo shoot! Photography is a skill that is guaranteed to come in handy, and as a mother who wants to capture ALL (let’s cap that…ALL) those special moments, it’s something that has become especially dear to my heart! Now, here’s your […]

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