Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
I have a lot of friends in Eastern Canada and the US, and it seems like everyone has been to Disney World – everyone except me. Florida is a long way away when you live in Western Canada. Besides, five years ago we took our children to Disneyland; there was no need to go all the way …
This Maple Glazed Trout regularly makes an appearance on our dinner table year round. The maple syrup adds a nice Canadian touch, but I really love what trout offers up nutrition wise. Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and high in protein, it’s a no-brainer. While fresh fish is nice, it’s not always the most convenient. …
At the beginning of every new year people around the globe re-evaluate their lives after an entire month of over-indulgence. Gym memberships sky rocket, diet books fly off the shelf, self-reflection gets really, really deep and resolutions to take better care of ourselves are made. For 2016, I decided to keep my resolutions simple—more time …
The holidays are back, and with them come all the joy—and occasional stress—that this season can bring. Whether you’re looking to save money, reduce holiday chaos, or make this season a bit more sustainable, this extensive list of holiday tips have you covered! Holiday Tips for A Stress-Free Christmas Planning and Budgeting Hacks Set a …
We have lived in the tropics for the past six years, so I’m used to the thought that I am truly “not in Kansas anymore,” or more precisely, not in Canada. Things move at a different pace in the islands, there are different customs, vibes, and landscapes. These differences are never more noticeable than at …
There is nothing I love more over the holidays than entertaining, except of course, not entertaining. While the holidays are a perfect time to connect with family and friends, they’re also a good time to connect with the person you crawl into bed with every night. I try to make a point of having at …
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you must be aware that there is a NEW STAR WARS MOVIE COMING VERY VERY SOON. My two tween boys and my husband have been counting the days, we’ve had our tickets booked for weeks, and the trailer has been viewed approximately one million times since its release. …
“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. “ ~Bo Derek Tis the season to do a lot of things, and one of those things is to shop. Of course the goal for anyone hitting the stores this season is to shop for others and find them the best gift; something …
