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What better way to kick off summer than at the ocean? Some of my kids could have thought of better ways, it turns out. I haven’t been to Parksville since I was a kid, and it hasn’t changed much, except now I’m the one who has to cook the meals, shake out the sand, and tell […]
About Anna
I believe in God, the power of optimism, and the ability of food to bring people together. I love to share everyday homemade food with family and friends (and the internetz)! I love cheese, proper grammar, an organized house, dark chocolate, my husband, and my 5 sweet kids.
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Monday Moments: Tripping
Somehow we are already halfway through this year that I never quite got a handle on. It seems absurd to me that my kids have less than two weeks left of school when I’ve yet to process which grades they’re even in this year. As time seems to go ever faster, I’m even more thankful […]
Monday Moments: May Days
May is probably the fastest month in my year. Bedtime routines get harder as the days get longer, school field trips ramp up as the end of the school year approaches, we celebrate Gemma’s birthday, Mother’s Day and our anniversary within a week, and it’s a full-on time for work too. This year we also […]
Monday Moments: Park Days
We live in a community where the government seems to have “park building” high on its priority list. Since moving here 4 years ago, we’ve seen at least 3 new parks go up within walking distance of our house, and these are in addition to the 3 or 4 we could already walk to! With […]
Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Protein bars are one of those things. If you don’t have protein powder in your cupboard to make these, I don’t blame you – I wouldn’t have either, a few months ago. Don’t go running out to buy any, unless you want to increase your protein intake. BUT, if you’re the type that eats store […]
Monday Moments: Little Bros
The conversations and moments between a two-year-old and four-year-old never cease to amaze me. Gavin is wilful and fiercely independent in almost all areas of life, but he has always been willing to go out of his way for his baby brother. Now that Jack is getting bigger, it’s pretty special to see them interact. […]
Monday Moments: Catch-Up!
You guys! So much has happened, as always happens. My laptop (which houses alllll my pictures from the last 5 years) was out of commission, and thanks to a new battery and complete dismantling, it is up and running again, and I am thrilled. Now we can catch up :) So, where were we? Okay, […]
Monday Moments: Home Improvements
A lot of people seemed to think January was the longest of months – I am personally wondering where on earth it went?! We had incredible weather and could still spend lots of time outside, and with a bunch of things on the go I could’ve used an extra couple weeks of January this year! […]
Buttery French Toast Bake
I have been eyeing French toast bakes for years. I don’t love French toast, but I do very much love French toast croissants, and I do also very much love things that can be made ahead and serve lots of people. The idea of soggy bread makes my sensory issues cringe, but the idea of […]
Mini Cinnamon Muffins
High school cooking class may not have prepared me for daily life in any meaningful way, but we certainly had a good time. There was nothing better than eating your work – so much more visually rewarding than finishing an essay, and so much better smelling than solving a math problem! The one recipe that […]
