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- mom-101
- April 26, 2018
Amy Schumer’s ‘I Feel Pretty’ Is About Confidence, Not Weight

I am Renee, Amy Schumer’s character, in a lot of ways. I’m not a size 2, and never will be. I am not full of confidence and I can 100% guarantee you that my life, especially in recent years, would be different if I had balls-out confidence like head-injured Renee does in the movie.
- mom-101
- April 14, 2016
Parenting Secrets Moms of More Than One Didn’t Tell You

Our family recently blended and we had our first weekend with all of the kids together. As a mom of only one, I felt pretty cocky about my ability to handle this situation. After all, I was the...
- family-life
- April 7, 2016
Mornings in Kristen Bell’s Home Are Pretty Hectic

Kristen Bell joked on The Ellen DeGeneres Show about her morning greeting from daughters Lincoln, 3, and 15 month old Delta: she wakes up to the sound of screeching and screaming.As Bell says, nobody...
- mom-101
- April 4, 2016
Crush and Covet: Spring Dresses, Trenchcoats & Pretty Rooms

Everything's coming up roses and springtime and pretty this week on Crush and Covet. And we love it! While some of us are just barely out of the deep freeze, a few others are already ambitious enough to go bare-limbed. Grab a coffee and read through,
- family-life
- March 30, 2016
A Pretty Little Boho Chic Look

Lace Bell Sleeve Dress – AEO | Fringed Boots – Minnetonka | Wool Hat – H&M | Infinity Necklace – H&M (similar) I love dressing a little boho sometimes, and when I saw this dress at… Continue Reading →
$The-Math-of-Motherhood$
- mom-101
- February 4, 2016
The Math Of Motherhood

After 8 years, I am finally starting to understand how math relates to motherhood. Like all those years ago in the classroom, I'm just figuring things out. I used to be pretty good at math, but...
- mom-101
- January 21, 2016
4 Things I say to Myself After My Kids go to Bed

After my kids go to bed, there are some things I say to myself pretty much daily. Come read to see what they are and tell us what you say to yourself.
- family-life
- December 9, 2015
Katie Holmes Is Kind of a Bad*** Mom

First things first. Katie Holmes said today that there is pretty much zero possibility of a Dawson's Creek reunion. So let's take a moment to mourn the loss to our collective media conscious. RIP...
- family-life
- November 26, 2015
Sixteen Celebrity Parents Give Advice You Actually Need

Parenting advice. The only scarier words to hear are “potty training” or “tweens” or maybe “back to school shopping”. But sometimes you get some pretty decent advice from a pretty...
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- October 19, 2015
Easy Crockpot Borscht

I love borscht. I wasn't sure how it was going to go over with the rest of the family, but I thought it was worth a try, since I believe in exposing our kids to all kinds of flavours.
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- September 23, 2015
Pumpkin Biscuits

Pumpkin Biscuits
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- September 23, 2015
Crockpot Sloppy Joes

Crockpot Sloppy Joes
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- September 23, 2015
Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Pumpkin Bundt Cake
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- September 23, 2015
Decorating for Fall!

Decorating for fall! Some fun ideas for the fall season to incorporate into your house
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- September 9, 2015
5 Pretty Fall Decor Ideas

Hello friends! With Fall around the corner I thought I'd share some Fall DIY decor inspiration with you! I always love adding fall colors and textures to my home
- food
- September 4, 2015
Braided Pumpkin Bread

Braided Pumpkin Bread
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- September 4, 2015
Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Bread Pudding
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- September 4, 2015
Thanksgiving Home Decor Ideas

My Thanksgiving Home
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- September 4, 2015
Simple Ideas for a Thanksgiving Table Setting

Simple Ideas for a Thanksgiving Table Setting
- food
- August 28, 2015
Campfire Peach Crisp

Campfire Peach Crisp
- family-life
- August 5, 2015
4 Summer Outfits That Everyone Should Own

Okay, maybe not everyone that's a pretty general blanket assumption, one that I totally cannot live up too.
- family-life
- July 30, 2015
Book Review: “Pretty Is” By Maggie Mitchell

My family doesn't watch a lot of television, which is why I became a tad bit suspicious not long ago when my daughter told me (within the total time lapse of about an hour) that I needed
- family-life
- July 22, 2015
Pretty Summer Off The Shoulder Tops

I usually shy away from off the shoulder tops because I have this thing with strapless bras. I find them so uncomfortable!
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- June 12, 2015
Decorating a Summer Patio

My Summer Patio!
- mom-101
- May 29, 2015
Why I Tell My Daughter She Is Pretty

Last night as I was putting my 3 year old, Keira, to bed, she asked to give me hugs and kisses.
- food
- May 29, 2015
Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Bruschetta Pasta Salad - the perfect summer dish
- mom-101
- April 27, 2015
Crush and Covet: Pretty Specs, Pottery & Bangles

Let's talk about Mother's Day. It's the one day — ONE DAY, FAMILY! — where all we want is not to pick up the socks you wore during last week's trail run, or find mouldy food containers at the bottom of a school bag, or discover your hey-this-n
- family-life
- April 13, 2015
Photographer Proves ‘Strong Is the New Pretty’

Taking pictures of your kids playing in the yard, swimming with their friends and generally goofing around is something all parents do. They are memories we all want to hold on to and photos let us...
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- March 29, 2015
Pretty Spring Decorating Ideas

Yesterday was such a gorgeous day making it feel like Easter is truly around the corner. However, Mother Nature decided to bring back winter today… sigh. That's the way it goes, right? Thankfully, the days will be getting longer and eventually a whole
- family-life
- March 13, 2015
The New ‘Tomorrowland’ Trailer Is Pretty Awesome

Disney released their first full trailer for ‘Tomorrowland' starring George Clooney yesterday, and it's pretty awesome. Clooney is a former boy genius turned jaded scientist who, along with a teen played by Britt Robertson, try to save the future. O
- food
- March 4, 2015
Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake

I wish you could smell my kitchen right now though. It's heaven. Sweet vanilla and blueberry baked heaven. With sugar on top.
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- March 3, 2015
Make an Apron from a Tea Towel

Last Spring I picked up an adorable Easter tea towel and pretty ribbon with the full intention of making an apron from them. But time got the better of me and when spring turned to summer and I still hadn't made an aprong, I put the towel and ribbon i
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- February 20, 2015
Set a Pretty Table

One of my favorite things to do (especially now that the kids are bigger!) is to set a pretty table. I love to look at thrift stores, big box stores and some of my favorite retail stores to see what stylish gems I can find to set a table. I always think l
- food
- February 19, 2015
Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

The perfect meal to warm you up in winter
- food
- February 19, 2015
Earl Grey Tea Cake

I have been dreaming of this cake for quite a while now. Something about baking with tea is very intriguing to me.
- family-life
- February 18, 2015
Witherspoon and Vergara are Pretty Funny in ‘Hot Pursuit’

When I heard that Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara were starring in a comedy together I had no illusions that it would be funny. I enjoy Vergara on Modern Family but even I get tired of her schtick sometimes. I … Continue reading »The post Reese Wit
- food
- February 9, 2015
Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Peanut Butter Banana Bread - if you like both those ingredients, this is the bread for you!
- food
- February 9, 2015
Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

I thought this Coconut Curry Noodle soup recipe would be a perfect recipe to share with you right now. Winter means soups right? And this soup is a great one for fighting cold & flu bugs too
- food
- February 9, 2015
Layered Carrot Cake

I've been looking for a healthy recipe for a carrot cake for Easter. So one of the first recipes I looked for in their Looneyspoons cookbook, was for carrot cake
- family-life
- February 2, 2015
Ghostbusters Has Found It’s All Female Cast and It’s Amazing!

Yesterday Paul Feig confirmed via twitter that he has finally confirmed the all female cast for the Ghostbusters reboot, and it is amazing! Melissa McCarthy, Kristin Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon will resume the roles previously filled by Bill Mur
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- January 26, 2015
Building a Dinner Pantry

What you need in your kitchen and why
- food
- January 25, 2015
Building a Baking Pantry

Everything you need to get baking in your kitchen
- food
- January 12, 2015
Ground Chicken & Spinach Noodle Bake

A great comfort food for the winter
- home
- January 7, 2015
Kitchen Organizing

Kitchen Kapers: Organizing. Simple tips to help you get your kitchen organized!
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- January 7, 2015
My Word for 2015

Wow did I struggle with my word this year. I thought and thought about one word that would sum up all of my feelings and desires for 2015 but that really is a lot of pressure for one word to carry.
- food
- December 22, 2014
Peppermint Kiss Sugar Cookies

Peppermint kiss sugar cookies—a sweet treat for the holidays
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- December 17, 2014
Christmas Music Playlist 2014

Christmas music playlist 2014 to get you in the festive mood
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- December 17, 2014
Merry and Bright Embroidery Hoop Ornaments

Merry and bright embroidery hoop ornaments for your tree
- family-life
- December 4, 2014
This Mashup Of 2014’s Biggest Songs Is Pretty Amazing

I apologize in advance for your lack of productivity today, because once you play this song, you will have it on repeat for the entire day. DJ Earworm is back with his mashup of the biggest songs of 2014 and … Continue reading »The post This Mashup Of
- mom-101
- December 3, 2014
You Gotta Have Friends

The month of Will starts tomorrow. December. I have one night booked to go out with my book club and that's pretty much it. I'm looking forward to it. November was a month chock full of activities...
- family-life
- November 30, 2014
The Jurassic World Trailer Is Pretty Awesome

‘You just went and made a new dinosaur? Probably not a good idea.' Well, that might be the understatement of the year! Chris Pratt, who is having one helluva career bump thanks to his success in Guardians of the Galaxy, … Continue reading »The post
- family-life
- November 18, 2014
Taylor Swift Lip Synched Her Own Song And It’s Amazing

I really am on the ‘I Love Taylor Swift' train this week, aren't I? I just secured two floor seat tickets to her show next June for my daughter's Christmas present so I am pretty much in an all
- food
- November 3, 2014
Eggnog Pancakes

Now when you think about Christmas drinks, what comes to mind? Â Eggnog perhaps?! I love eggnog. Â Adore it. Â Luv me some ‘nog! I love it on it's own, I love it in coffee, I love eggnog lattes, and I love it in baking. Â Yum! So why not in pancakes? Â Of
- food
- October 27, 2014
Gluten-free Raspberry Crumb Bars

Raspberry Crumb Bars. These pretty little pastries are gluten-free and vegan. Sweet and rich cookie base with layers of almonds and coconut.
- family-life
- October 22, 2014
Halloween Costume Ideas For Teens & Tweens

Whether your kid still goes trick-or-treating or dressing up for the Halloween dance at school, these ideas will win costume contests, no doubt!
- food
- October 18, 2014
Tortellini Vegetable Soup

Tortellini vegetable soup, a great recipe for fall
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- October 15, 2014
DIY: The Easiest, Most Inexpensive But Pretty Fall Wreath

An easy Fall wreath to make yourself for your door
- home
- October 9, 2014
Simple Ideas for a Thanksgiving Table Setting

This year I wanted to keep things simple and pretty without having to spend a lot. All I purchased for this table setting were the flowers and the pumpkins. The rest of it I had around…score!
- food
- October 8, 2014
Sweet Potato Casserole

I have never made a sweet potato casserole. Say wha? Actually, I had never evenÂ triedÂ one until last spring when my best friend made one for a dinner we went to.
- food
- October 8, 2014
Pumpkin Spice French Toast

Pumpkin Spice French Toast
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- October 8, 2014
My Fall Front Porch

My fall front porch - find some inspiration here
- family-life
- October 5, 2014
Jennifer Garner’s Impression of Affleck Is Pretty Amazing

Jennifer Garner, like her husband, has a new movie to promote. Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day opens next weekend – fortunate that she doesn't have to go up against her husband whose Gone Girl opens
- family-life
- October 4, 2014
Maroon 5’s New Video For ‘Animals’ Is Pretty Disgusting

Maroon 5 has released their new video for the single ‘Animal' and it seriously grossed me out. It features lead singer Adam Levine as a slaughterhouse worker who is obsessed with real life wife Behati Prinsloo.
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- October 3, 2014
Fabulous Fall Wreath!

Fabulous Fall Wreaths! Check these out
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- September 25, 2014
My Fall Mantel

My Fall Mantel - check it out for inspiration
- food
- September 24, 2014
Braided Pumpkin Bread

A new and fantastic recipe for braided pumpkin bread
- food
- September 24, 2014
Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Bread Pudding - melts in your mouth
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- September 24, 2014
Recycled Sweater Fall Wreath & 6 Other Inspiring Wreaths

Happy first day of fall! Although I am sad to see summer go, fall is one of my favourite seasons. It's time for cozy sweaters, spicy hot drinks and slow cooker meals and that is not such a bad thing in my books.
- food
- September 22, 2014
Chocolate, Butterscotch & Peanut Butter Chip Pumpkin Cookies

Happy Friday everyone! I am so glad the weekend is here. What are your plans for the weekend?
- mom-101
- September 17, 2014
Winnipeg is Pretty Awesome These Days

Learning, exploring, having fun… what more could you ask for? The assiniboine park zoo has undergone massive renovations and is now open with their new exhibit
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- September 11, 2014
Homemade Sweet & Crunchy Pickles & Other Canning Recipes

With the end of August and the healthy abundance of fresh vegetables brings pickle time in our house! I can homemade pickles once a year and these are my family's favorite pickles.
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- September 10, 2014
Halloween Crow Wreath

Caw! Caw! Can't wait to hang this on my Halloween porch in a few weeks. I like to wait until after Canadian Thanksgiving before I decorate for the spooky season!
- family-life
- September 8, 2014
Horrible Bosses 2 Looks Pretty Hilarious (VIDEO)

I haven't seen the original Horrible Bosses even though I've heard that it's pretty funny, but the trailer for it's sequel, Horrible Bosses 2, looks pretty damn hilarious. At least I hope it will be hilarious, because there are so
- home
- August 18, 2014
Style Me Pretty and a Tour of My Home

To say I'm a fan of Style Me Pretty, would be an understatement, I practically planned my entire wedding while perusing the site.
- mom-101
- July 21, 2014
Don’t Tell My Daughter She Is Pretty

Having a daughter has made me very aware, maybe even hyper-aware that I donât want any words about body image floating around her three-year old world.
- family-life
- June 25, 2014
Pretty Ballet Birthday Party

Pretty Ballet Birthday Party for a 4 year old girl. Glitter, feathers, and cake!
- mom-101
- June 12, 2014
We All Need a “Pretty Ribbon!”

Do you remember your “Track & Field” Day at school when you were young? My best memories were of the celebrations at the end of the day with popsicle in hand
- food
- June 6, 2014
S’more Cheesecake Dip

S'more Cheesecake Dip - a great summer treat
- food
- June 6, 2014
Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Muffins

Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Muffins - delicious and easy
- family-life
- June 3, 2014
New Pretty Things For Summer on eLuxe

Shop Jewellery at eLUXE. They have some great stuff to choose from.
- home
- June 2, 2014
One Man’s Trash…

Some call it dumpster diving, others call it garbage picking. I call it seizing the opportunity! I cruise the curbs looking for awesome discarded stuff that I can take home and put to good use
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- May 27, 2014
An Outdoor Side Table

I was recently tempted to give a girlfriend a collection of pretty spray paint colours as a housewarming gift. Does any one think that that's a good idea or just plain weird?
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- May 15, 2014
$5 DIY Egg Carton Lamp

$5 DIY Egg Carton Lamp that looks amazing when turned on
- food
- May 12, 2014
Create An Outdoor Camping Kitchen

Hello there! I am so thrilled to join together with a group of bloggers to bring you collection of fantastic tips, ideas and recipes for Camping Season 2014! Camping each summer is a right of passage for my family
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- May 1, 2014
Making It Pretty Workshop – Spring Edition

Hey guys, the Making it Pretty workshop is back on May 31 & June 1!! Everyone loves pretty photos, and if you own a blog or a small business those pictures are more important than ever. If you're looking to learn how to take better photos, how to us
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- April 28, 2014
Make A Pretty Decoupage Vase

If you are searching for a craft project to make for Mother's Day, a teacher's gift, or just because...then I have the sweetest little budget-friendly project for you.
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- April 4, 2014
Pretty Easter Wreath With DIY Ribbon Flowers

Hello sweet readers!Today I cannot wait to share this pretty pastel Easter wreath with you! I had so much fun making the DIY ribbon flowers and I love how it turned out.Now if someone could just get rid of this snow!
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- March 30, 2014
My Easter Mantel

Easter Yarn Ball Wreath. Simple, soft and just the right amount of festive!
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- March 24, 2014
White Chocolate Easter Egg Bark

Easter Egg Bark. An easy 2 ingredient treat for Easter!
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- March 13, 2014
No Bake Mini Grasshopper Pies

Easy No Bake Mini Grasshopper Pies!
- food
- March 12, 2014
Irish Cream Brownies Bites

There is some serious sunshine and snow-melting temperatures happening in my city right now, and I am seriously happy about that. And while my chillens are at school today, I whipped up these little Irish Cream Brownie Bites for an after school treat. Ins
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- February 22, 2014
A Pretty Nibble

Have you been desperate to know the secret of that cheese since Tuesday? What makes me happy this week? A very pretty appetizer. We had this one night after a very long and dark day with those lovely fennel breadsticks.
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- February 15, 2014
Recovering Old Speakers: Cheap and Cheerful DIY

These speakers have been in my life for as long as I can remember. My life's music was played through these, and I have to admit I'm a little nostalgic about them. But they were so freaking ugly
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- February 10, 2014
Easy Valentines Love Garland

Easy Valentines Lantern Love Garland. You can make a pretty Valentines Day garland with a string of lights, cards, doilies and some pretty ribbon!
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- February 9, 2014
Apple Baked Dutch Baby

This breakfast has quickly become a family favourite and graces our Saturday morning table on many weekends! There's something so fun (and easy) about a 1 dish breakfast.
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- February 1, 2014
A Pretty In Pink Picnic

I think it's time for another picnic, don't you? I live in Northern Alberta where the winters are cold, cold, cold
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- January 23, 2014
Pretty Heart Mobile

What do you do when you are feeling a little depressed that January is creeping gloomily and slowly by?? With no signs of spring? In a house that is undergoing reno's
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- December 10, 2013
A Starry Christmas Welcome

I love decorating with white for Christmas, and I love how this outdoor Christmas urn, planter, wreath and mat turned out. I offered to put them together for my friend Heather
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- December 10, 2013
Christmas Outdoor Decorating

I'm excited to share my outdoor decorating with you today. As I've mentioned before, we're going with a vintage theme for Christmas this year, and that idea even influenced my outdoor decorating
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- November 14, 2013
DIY Cinnamon Star Ornaments

Make tree ornaments out of cinnamon sticks! This is a great craft for the kids!