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Tuesday December 17, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIn my house, these are called Chocolate Bears. Largely because the recipe is from Build a Bear and came with a bear shaped cookie cutter. These are ridiculously addictive, so consider yourself forewarned.
Ingredients:
3 C Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1 C Unsalted Butter
1 1/2 C Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
2/3 C Cocoa Powder
Directions:
Go to Build a Bear. Build a bear...
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Tuesday July 23, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThere are few things cuter than planning a summer party for a toddler. They are easily impressed, usually end up naked or in nothing but a diaper and nothing beats baby babble in my books. But given that my son's 2nd birthday falls 4 days from my due date, I knew the chances of having a successful party that week were zero. Even planning a couple of weeks before or after the...
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Tuesday May 7, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basLike so many Canadians, I escaped to Florida this year to flee the cold. I don't know about the rest of Canada, but Toronto's winter felt never-ending and spring has been more than fashionably late. So, late one April evening, I found a deal and booked a one week air and hotel package at a Hyatt resort somewhere between Naples and Fort Meyers. I justified the trip as a babymoon for #2, who...
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Tuesday April 16, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSince having my little boy, I have been splitting my time between my desk at ChickAdvisor HQ and my home office. My HQ desk would have been an easier makeover because I don't share it with anyone and the desk design is so pretty to begin with, very little needs to be done. My home desk is always a disaster. I blame that on sharing it with my husband and my toddler who...
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Tuesday April 9, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI love salads that are hearty enough to be a meal. You feel good after eating them and aren't hungry half an hour later. This is the salad I make when I'm in a pinch for time and want something quick and nutritious. Even if you aren't a huge tuna fan, you might still love this salad. With everything mixed together, it's not fishy at all.
Here's what you will need:
1 Can Flaked...
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Tuesday April 2, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basMy Mother in Law, who is a fabulous cook, showed me this the last time she was in town. You can either use this as a bruschetta topping or whip up some pasta and use this as a sauce. It is insanely delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients:
1 Clove Garlic, crushed or minced
1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, quartered
6 Leaves Fresh Oregano, torn*
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Sea Salt, to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper...
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Thursday March 28, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIf fighting acne or anti-aging are your main skincare goals, here are two ingredients that you shouldn't skimp on: Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Though acne and anti-aging can be two very different skin issues (unless you are unlucky enough to battle both at the same time), these super vitamins fight both very effectively.
I've been a believer in the powers of Vitamin C for...
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Wednesday March 20, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThis is the most simple salad, but every time I make it people rave about it. The best time to eat Arugula is in the summer when it's fresh and local, but I love it any time of the year. This is a very common salad in Italy and I fell in love with it when traveling there. You can find it at many local Italian restaurants too.
Ingredients:
Arugula - 2 bunches or 1 package
Parmigiano...
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Tuesday March 19, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basPregnancy makes me feel just about as dumb as this photo.
I experienced a healthy dose of stupid when pregnant with baby #1, including wearing my underwear backward and forgetting how to spell. Yet somehow, it's been a shock to me that Pregnancy Brain is back for baby #2. Like it's something you should become immune to after you've had it once.
While my academic spelling and...
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Friday March 1, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI have a ton in common with Duchess Kate. Actually, I'm pretty sure if we met we'd be instant best friends. Here's why:
1. We're both natural brunettes
2. Both married to a Prince (mine might be figurative)
3. Entrepreneurial family
4. Excellent British accent (one might be faked)
5. Bald(ing) husbands
6. Love of hats
7. Love of shoes
8. Baby due this summer
9. Hyperemesis...
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