I knew shortly after my daughter was born and my oldest son was 2 that I needed some help with parenting strategies. I was a frazzled young mom and the whining, pouting and crying had to stop (and that was just from my husband). Instead of going straight to freaking out I wanted to find … Continue reading Family Meetings and Chocolate Cake
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Dining Out as a Vegan #1 – The Works
One of my favourite things in life is dining out. A meal that I don’t have to plan, make or clean up after is my definition of heaven. But it’s not always easy eating at restaurants as a vegan. And it can be especially tricky at family-friendly places that often specialize in chicken fingers, cheesy … Continue reading Dining Out as a Vegan #1 – The Works
Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Caramels
If I am going to indulge in something sweet (and this of course happens on a daily basis) I think my favourite treat on the planet is caramel. This is a tricky one being a vegan and a health nut because most of the truly yummy caramel is made with loads of butter, corn syrup, … Continue reading Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Caramels
Veggie School Lunch #1 – Kym Salad
Does anyone else out there just dread the task of making a balanced and nutritious lunch for your kids each and every school day? I sure do! I keep checking the calendar to see when Lunch Lady and pizza days are going to roll around again. I’ve sent some winners and some losers in the … Continue reading Veggie School Lunch #1 – Kym Salad
Stir Fry Bar
I make a LOT of stir frys much to the chagrin of my potato loving husband. Even after 14 years, he still can’t warm up to rice as a dinner. But as long as I am the queen of the kitchen he is going to have to suck it up because the kids and I … Continue reading Stir Fry Bar
Lori Leigh Wilson 