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The PRACTICAL Woman

Front Step Transformation: 4 Looks, from bad to good

in Home & Garden on 09/10/17

A welcoming front step is something I take pride in. It’s an inviting queue to guests, and makes me happy to see when I pull into the driveway. Pride of ownership seems to be a characteristic many in my generation blankly associate with consumerism, but I beg to differ. A welcoming effect can be can gained in any home in… View Post

Hearty Cast Iron Pizza – BBQ Edition!

in Food, The Iron Series on 08/11/17

Aside from actual FOOD (which, you know, we need to survive), a cast iron skillet is THE most practical item to have in your kitchen. Cooking with cast iron is practical. Or as the kids would say, practical “AF” (that must mean “as food,” obviously). If I can find a reason to cook with my cast iron, you can bet browned butter I will. I’m… View Post

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About Me

Being a Practical Woman means camping in bear country with a toddler while always fastening the car seat like it’s the first time. If you believe being well-rounded, well-adapted and well-prepared doesn't have to be frumpy, then I hope you stick around. Read More…

Banff Bars

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 sweet. They are a favourite… View Post

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 altered (by omission) this recipe… View Post

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 accident one day. I sent a… View Post

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 disclaimer: I am without a… View Post

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❄️《 Into the Mountains》 ❄️
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ Could be anytime now....
🌿S L E E P I N G B E A U T Y 🐝 ✨️
🌿🌿🌿 C O S M O S 🌿🌿🌿
🌿🎀 P I N K 💕🌿
🌿P I N K 🎀
🌿 PART 1: A gem in the prairies...
🌿 M O R N I N G L I G H T
🌿 The front garden in spring

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