We aren’t a gluten-free family, but this gluten-free chocolate brownie recipe is still one of my all-time favourites. I make these brownies year-round and always as part of my Christmas baking because everyone loves them. They freeze really well, so during the holiday season I always have a batch in the freezer so I can […]

Do you dream in parties too? If you are looking for inspiration for your next show-stopping event, look no further. Create a whimsical high tea baby shower sure to wow your guests. In this post you’ll find hot party planning tips, decor and floral ideas and a classic high-tea menu that will help you plan […]

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that Porter’s sixth birthday, which happened in full quarantine lockdown could be this amazing. The best part was that the ladies at Pipoca Events designed all of the decorations so I avoided turning into a stressed-out party momma, mostly. 😘 Super Mario Birthday Party Decorations Pipoca Events […]

After Covid cancelled my 40th birthday trip as a self-soothing exercise, I decided to attempt a DIY update of our master bathroom. Here’s the thing, I’m more a learn on the fly/ figure it out as I go type of lady, definitely no Chip Gaines. An actual contractor would likely walk in and cringe at […]

After we almost swore off travelling with our kids for good, I reached out to several friends and asked if travelling with their kids made them also question their life choices.  The “good” news is the answer was mostly yeses all around, phew! Misery loves company, am I right? Duplicating Success Then in 2020, we […]

This is your new go-to sugar cookie recipe if you love your sugar cookies soft and full of vanilla flavour. I’ve been using this recipe since Maddie’s first birthday, and it’s hand down my most used recipe. I love this recipe because the cookies don’t spread out of shape; if baked correctly, they are nice […]

This Key Lime Pie recipe is quick easy, and everyone will freak out when they find out you made it. Seriously, it makes my husband look at me with heart eyes every time I make it. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 […]

Okay, momma’s one day until Halloween. Does anyone else feel the annoying itch to provide epic holiday treats for every damn holiday? I do, 100%. Another of those pre-motherhood fantasies that I’ve learned are not realistic. This year I managed to talk myself off the cookie baking/decorating until mid-night ledge. Old Christine would have done […]