Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Who ever coined the expression “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen” was obviously standing over a stove in July when they said it. The heat here the last few days has been oppressive (as a good Canadian though, I swear that’s not a complaint). When it’s this hot though, my …
I am not a food purist by any stretch. Not everything has to be from scratch and convenience foods can and do make everyone’s life a whole lot easier when it comes to cooking. However, there are certain things you should not mess with and homemade lemonade is one of them. Simply put, store bought …
No more pencils, No more books, No more teachers’ dirty looks, When the teacher rings the bell, Drop your books and run like hell. Do you remember that rhyme? While it’s a fun way for kids to blow off steam at the end of the school year, it sends the wrong message about books. Books …
“A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.” Coco Chanel If you look at history, what Coco Chanel said is true. Twiggy, Jennifer Aniston, Farah Fawcett, Halle Berry – one haircut enshrined them all in the pages of fashion history. One trip to a salon changed their careers forever. That is the power of a good haircut. …
The problem with summer is this. You have kids off for two months and parents who still have to work full-time jobs. How on earth are you supposed to fit summertime fun and family time with a schedule like that? Weekend getaways are often the key and a weekend getaway in Toronto has everything you …
Let’s just get something straight from the outset, my family comes first. Without them, none of what I am would have meaning. Every move I make, every decision I make is based solely on how it will affect/benefit my family. My brain literally never stops working in this regard. Do I have the right ratio …
I’m not a fan of paper plates, and I’m completely opposed to plastic. They are a waste financially and environmentally, so I use real plates, glassware and cutlery in my backyard all summer long. The problem of course, is that I don’t want to use my good dishes out on our concrete deck. I think …
Summer is officially here and for me that means kids. Lot of kids. They tend to gravitate to our house and I’m 100% good with it except that I serve way more lunches during the summer than I do the whole school year! I keep a steady supply of frozen pizzas and hot dogs on …
