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30 For 30

30 For 30

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Celebrate

When I was in high school, I recall watching a romantic comedy called “13 Going on 30.”  The premise of the movie is about a 13 year-old girl named Jenna (played by Jennifer Garner) who wants to bypass the angst of teenage and college years and fast forward to adult life at age 30.  With a little magic she reemerges as a beautiful, über successful, Manhattan-dwelling magazine editor who's thirty years old.

I’ll be honest.  When I first saw the movie I questioned why would she want to be 30 of all ages?  That seemed so old and so far off in the distant future. Haha!  Well… in less than two months from now, I will hit that milestone. [Gulp].

Dylan's Donut 1st Birthday Party!

Dylan's Donut 1st Birthday Party!

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Celebrate, DIY

Today was the day we celebrated Dylan's 1st birthday with our families.  I vividly remember his arrival like it was yesterday.  Where has the time gone?  Yet at the same time, it seems like he has always been a part of our family.  It's impossible to imagine life without him!

Festive Feta, Sweet Potato & Pomegranate Salad

Festive Feta, Sweet Potato & Pomegranate Salad

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Food & Recipes, Celebrate

If your holidays look anything like ours, you have not one but several Christmas gatherings.  With all the feasting, I begin to crave healthy and light dishes.  This is my second year bringing this delicious salad to a Christmas dinner.  Packed full of greens and roasted sweet potatoes it's nutritious yet festive with pomegranate seeds and feta. 

Give it a try! It makes for a great side dish or even a low-key meal in itself.

Christmas Crack: Saltine Toffee Cookies

Christmas Crack: Saltine Toffee Cookies

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Celebrate, Food & Recipes

Tomorrow I am meeting my high school girlfriends for our annual Christmas cookie exchange.   I hadn't decided what I was going to bake, but when my baby was up at 3:30 am and then again at 6:00 am this morning- hello 9 month sleep regression-  I knew I needed something easy and quick.

I decided to make this "Christmas Crack" introduced to me by my mother-in-law.  They require only 4 ingredients and a few minutes to whip up, but WHOA MAMA! They are that good.  

Oh Christmas Tree

Oh Christmas Tree

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Celebrate

These are my favourite holiday ornaments which are the ones from my childhood.  See Santa with a missing limb?  These aren't my fashionable ornaments, but I love the nostalgic memories of Christmas past they evoke (even if they are scraped and scuffed)!

No-Sew Sushi Costume

No-Sew Sushi Costume

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Celebrate, DIY

Halloween is just around the corner.  I personally don't like to focus on the scary aspect of this holiday, but rather celebrate dressing up, interacting with neighbours and of course the CANDY! 

It was important to me that I make Dylan's Halloween costume.  I have ZERO seamstress skills, but with a little imagination and LiquidStitch™, I made this baby sushi costume.  I can assure you no babies were eaten as a result of this project!