Happy 3rd birthday to my sweet Miss S. I spent some time reading the cards I wrote you in previous years and I am excited that the pile of yearly birthday cards is growing :) Had fun surprising you this morning with balloons in your room, singing happy birthday to you at 6:50am and for your reaction to your gift (that you still have to grow into). Excited to celebrate later today and this week. I love you!
And here is a baby pic – for good measure!
When I was young I would always gift my dad a handmade gift from school or girl guides. He still even has one of those gifts hanging in the garage (I think – will check next time I’m there and snap a pic). Anywhooo – here are some gift ideas for Father’s Day.
Smart Phone Charger | Beverage of Choice | Silicone wedding band | Ankle Socks | Waterbottle
I FINALLLLYY got around to planting some tomato seeds. I picked up some ‘initial’ potting mix from Lowes and made a container with a pretty decent drainage system using a tin can and a plate (making the drain holes with a good ol hammer and nail).
I started the process on Wednesday Afternoon after running some errands and during what I thought would be a nice car seat nap for Miss El. Unfortunately she woke up crying because of the hammering. So I had to finish planting the seeds the next day (after the girls’ bedtime) in the garage. I followed the directions on both the potting mix bag and the seeds envelope.
So within a few days, the tomato seeds sprouted. I was actually kind of shocked.
And with the basil I’ve harvested 5 times: 2 batches given to both sets of parents and twice I’ve eaten a caprese salad :) The last harvest is in the fridge most likely to be eaten in a caprese salad also.
To be completely honest I am petrified and exhilarated by this whole process. Here are my next steps
I am always on the look out for a healthy cookie! (Here is one that I make a lot!)
The other day while searching pinterest I found yet another healthier option for my favourite sweet treat. The best part? …there is no butter or eggs AND it only uses 3 ingredients (which includes the best one: CHOCOLATE CHIPS!).
Here’s what you need:
Here’s what you do:
So I finally took the first steps to building a backyard garden. Albeit they are baby steps. We bought 2 sweet basil plants. For now they are hanging out in their default plastic planters and with their original nutrient rich soil. I have big plans from these small beginnings.
For now the plants are sitting on our coffee table because the family room has the most light in the house. I’ve been monitoring the soil and the overall “hefty-ness” of the planter to judge how much water is needed (at the advice of the lady in the Lowes garden centre).
It was one those mornings, when we had no plans, no where to be and all the ingredients to make some fun home made pancakes!
I made some banana oat pancakes using this recipe and the melty coconut cream (lol) was made using this recipe.
We spent the rest of the day getting office space inspo at Ikea, getting my steps in at the mall and just taking it nice and easy! #PerfectWayToSpendTheDay