Warmth in food

(Honey Dijon Chicken & Quinoa Veggie side)

(Mango Quinoa Salad)

I've slowed certain aspects of my life down, just a tad. It's been a beautiful gift. I have brought myself back to the home. Being more present and aware of my homemaking skills. I have felt more confident and sure. I have been making efforts to educate myself on what we are eating, how I am fuelling my family. We are trying new things and I am excited to cook dinner again! I made a visit to the Farmer's market and I let that steer my direction for meals. I can't get enough of simple fresh ingredients! Pintrest has made finding new recipe's so easy. I keep forgetting to take pictures but below are links to some of the ones I have made with success. I love being a Mom. I love being a wife. I love being a homemaker and I love being an artist. Make something new tonight! I'm trying out personal sized meat loafs in a muffin tin iced with potatoes. If you have a favourite new recipe please share it with me!?

Honey Dijon Chicken
Quinoa Corn and Scallions
Mango Quinoa Salad
Sweet Potatoe Veggie Burger (I would add garlic and more egg to bind.)
Energy Bites (These make a great snack for the kids after school.)
Greek Chicken and Potatoes (Use butter in stead of so much oil.)

Online Auction - YOU COULD WIN!

Hi all,

My friend Kim and her husband Adam are saving up to do Iron Man Cozumel! I know right? It sounds REALLY hard! And it is! Adam has already done an Iron Man this year and now Kim is joining him, (it just looked too cool I guess.)

I have donated a family session to the online auction to help them pay for this ambitious endeavour. You could bid and WIN! It is a $250 value and there are a ton of other great products and services being offered too. Fresh baked bread, babysitting, jackets, window washing, personal training.......etc. Check out the goods HERE.

Also here is a video of what they are undertaking to do. This will make you emotional. It really is amazing! GO KIM AND ADAM!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-cp9OcBD6g&feature=share

Feeling famous or something like that?

I just received an e-mail nominating me for an award. I thought SPAM at first. But I'm glad that I took a second scan through and checked out the link. A very kind Barbara of William George, nominated me. And lucky for me Barbara didn't just click and send , but she also posted a blurb about me on her BLOG, a very nice blurb!! That just made my day!

So here is my nominees for the Liebster Award. It goes to those who have creative, inspiring, worthwhile blogs with under 300 followers.

My first would be to my cousin Martha Philips of a Young Crafty Wife. She is an up and comer! This girl just got married this last summer and has become the wife I wish I had! She is so super crafty and cute. Martha does great tutorials and has a little etsy shop full of treasures! Check her out HERE.

The next is a friend of mine. She is both hilarious and brilliant and currently doing amazing things for children everywhere Stephanie of Mama Drama. Stephanie is the mother of 3 almost 4 kids and has the best sense of humour, she's inquisitive and real! Stephanie also has started an organization with her husband and many others called Child Rescue. It focuses on saving children from child sex trade. This is close to her heart and she is building amazing awareness to the issue. Check her out HERE.

The last is a fellow quilter. Cheryl Arkinson of Naptime Quilter. Cheryl is both talented and a brilliant writer. She is out in her community building connections and contributing to the quilting world like nobody's business! I am very often inspired by her creative perspective, her talent and the way she tackles her projects. I so enjoy reading her blog! Check her out HERE.

Guest post!!

Today, I am guest posting on a really fun and hilarious little blog called Speaking of the sweetest things Conversations with a Cupcake! Join me over there for a fun entry! I think it'll be fun and Brooke has some great entries below mine that will have you in stiches! Check it out!