Canadian Mom

Looks Like Chicken

Ahhh, the end of spring break and the beginning of back to school. Arrgh! Back to the madness of clean laundry, packed lunches and ironed clothes. I still choose my daughter's outfits as she cares … Read more...

Zumb and Zumba

Tonight was the last of my Zumba classes. For the rest of the class, that is. I had my last dance six weeks ago. I contemplated showing up for the final class, you know, just to show I am not a … Read more...

The Land of the Misfit Mom

Demanding Children: Are those for you? Selfless Mama: No, they're for you. Ungrateful Children: But we don't like your '70s stuff. Selfish Mama: OK then, they're for me. Defensive … Read more...

Adams River Salmon Run

It's that time of year, when rivers run red with spawning salmon. We have been to many salmon runs before, but we had never been to the world-famous Adams River Salmon Run. Oh, the stories of glory … Read more...

November Frost

November cold pierces like tiny shards of glass. November sun takes the bite out of winter and makes delicate frosted flakes. I think Tony the Tiger would like this. Although it no longer … Read more...

Taco Filling Omelet

There's nothing better than the weekend breakfast. Funny I should say this, because I hate breakfast. I never eat breakfast during the week, unless you want to count downing a bottle … Read more...

Grilled Greek Salad

I first made this a couple years ago when family came to visit. Chop veggies and feta cheese and marinate in vegetable oil, salt, pepper, oregano, crushed garlic, red wine vinegar and a bit of … Read more...

Off My High Horse

Sometimes I fancy myself as some tough-as-nails rebel. Sometimes I imagine I am quite the bad-ass. Always, always reality proves me wrong. Way back in time before I was married or had children, … Read more...

Good Morning

It's carnival time! The gentle, soft floating of hot air balloons in town marks the start of Winter Carnival. And this makes a wonderfully good morning to wake up and see a gigantic smile in the … Read more...

Ski Day

Today's the day my husband packs up the kids and heads for the hills to ski down the slopes while I stay home and worry myself sick about defective chair lifts, broken ankles, getting lost in the … Read more...

Don’t Give Me A Break

This morning I broke the last of the six fruit bowls my Aunt Rose gave me for a shower gift. I was eating frozen peas when the glass slipped from my clumsy clutch and crashed on the living … Read more...

Seven Layer Halva

Halle-lu-jah! Halva-lu-jah! One of my favourite Christmas time treats is halva! When I was a kid, there were three flavours - vanilla, chocolate and marbled. How exciting it was to see my mother … Read more...