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Cowboy Caviar
This one has been on the 52 things board for a while now and thanks to Tik Tik, the kid lead the way on deciding to make it. We deviated a bit from the recipes and the Tik Tok video to change up the amount of beans and to add a bit more flavour. The…
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Things to Make: 80s Retro Glitter Bracelets
Need something to occupy some time that is best done outside? Any craft with glitter should be the top of your list! Alright my children of the 80s friends, have we all come to terms that 80s is now a theme for parties, events, and dress up days at school? It’s taken me a little…
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Outside in Kelowna Gift Guide
Less than 15 days until Christmas and if you are like me, you maybe procrastinated buying gifts for everyone. I’ve put together a short list of local ideas and sources for Kelowna/Outdoor inspired gifts for your friends and families to help you when you are done procrastinating! Gift Card for a Food Adventure: This is…
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Things to Make: Cold Season Shower Melts
So, this is probably the only essential oils post I will ever create. I’m not one of those moms that think oils will cure everything, but I do know that eucalyptus steam does make me feel better when I have a cold, so I wanted to share my shower melt “recipe” with you! This is…
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What to Eat: Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Originally posted on my other blog (shiftmama.typepad.com) I decided it’s time to bring it over here. This is my kid’s all time favourite thing to make for lunch. I love that she can make this entirely on her own and that it is slightly healthier than the standard boxed Mac and Cheese. I have finally…
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Cookbook Review: The School Year Survival Cookbook
Getting Outside with some good food I know, it’s weird kicking off a new site with the word “outside” in the title, with a non-outside kind of post. You were probably thinking this is all about getting outside. But we all have to eat, right? I did have big plans for this weekend, a hike…
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Welcome to My New Site
Formerly of Shiftmama.com it was time to move from that view on life to something that reflects my new location, lifestyle, and world views. Some of my favourite posts from that former site will move over to here, but for the most part keep an eye out for all new content – sharing favourite places,…
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The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton