Remember how obsessed you were over your teen idol? I was obsessed with Debbie Gibson, Michael Jackson, New Kids On The Block and of course, Alyssa Milano. Don’t you judge me. You know you loved her too. I would have given ANYTHING to meet one of them or even be in the same room with… Continue reading How My Daughter Met Superwoman Lilly Singh
Author: TheDirtyGirl
2017 Chevrolet Sonic: A Big Turbo In A Compact Car
I admit that when I was offered the use of a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo to drive over the mountains from Calgary to Vancouver, I was hesitant. The weather can change instantly thru the mountains from sun and blue sky to full on white out blizzard. I much prefer something with all wheel drive for… Continue reading 2017 Chevrolet Sonic: A Big Turbo In A Compact Car
Dear Mom, You Did A Great Job Raising Me In 13 Years
My mother passed away when I was 13 years old. It wasn’t sudden. She knew that she wouldn’t live to see me graduate high school or get married. My mother had been sick for most of my life and a single parent to my little brother and me. Now that I am a mother and… Continue reading Dear Mom, You Did A Great Job Raising Me In 13 Years
My Confession After Watching 13 Reasons Why
As a mother, I usually watch teen drama shows from the view of a mother. Gathering information, educating myself, preparing for the eventual topics to talk about along with the standard stuff like safe sex and “say no to drugs”. By the time I got to episode 10, 11 and 12 I realized that I… Continue reading My Confession After Watching 13 Reasons Why
2017 Ford Explorer: Full Sized For Families
The 2017 Ford Explorer is the 5th generation of the ever popular SUV since it’s launch in 1990. A lot has changed for the Ford Explorer over the years but in it’s present form, the most notable changes have been the technology and the safety. I took the keys or rather the keyless fob for a week… Continue reading 2017 Ford Explorer: Full Sized For Families
2017 Ford Edge: Sporty And Fun Crossover SUV
Ford offers 3 different sizes of crossover vehicles and the 2017 Ford Edge is right smack dab in the middle. In the mid size crossover market as competition to the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Hyundai Santa Fe, the Ford Edge Sport is truly giving luxury brands a run for their money. The 2017 Ford… Continue reading 2017 Ford Edge: Sporty And Fun Crossover SUV
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
This recipe for slow cooker butternut squash soup couldn’t be easier. In fact, the hardest part is peeling the butternut squash. I’m still looking for some miracle hack for that one. I love this soup on cold days, fall days, spring days, pretty much any day. I serve it with a sprinkle of shredded sharp… Continue reading Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Chewy Puffed Wheat Squares
Some days I think chewy puffed wheat squares are better than rice krispie squares. They have all the crunch and sweetness of their counterpart but with that creamy cocoa flavour! YUM! My take on the ever popular recipe has a little less puffed wheat cereal and a little more sticky stuff to make them extra… Continue reading Chewy Puffed Wheat Squares
5 Shows On Netflix That Will Make You Want To Travel
No, I don’t mean travel shows. We ALL love watching travel shows were some young hipster effortlessly strolls thru a market place in Thailand, pointing out how amazing the shopping is. Lately, I’ve been finding myself watching shows on Netflix where the locations and the background are just as interesting as the storylines. Beautiful cliffs, white sand… Continue reading 5 Shows On Netflix That Will Make You Want To Travel
6 Reasons To Love Date Night IN
disclosure: from time to time I get to partner with an awesome brand and while Dr.Oetker is sponsoring me, all opinions and ideas are my own. When was the last time you were alone with your husband? Like really alone, for some one-on-one time. I can’t remember either. I feel like lately we’re on different… Continue reading 6 Reasons To Love Date Night IN