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Spring Greens with Creamy Vinaigrette

auto, GEAR | Mar. 2022

Why You Need to Check Your Exhaust System

FAM, LIVE, rest, self | Feb. 2022

Make Your Bedroom a Peaceful Sanctuary

FAM, kids | Feb. 2022

Saving for Your Child’s Education

ROAM, USA | Oct. 2021

Mirror Lake Inn and Whiteface in Lake Placid

EAT, lunches | Sep. 2021

Allergy-Friendly School Snacks

FAM, self | Aug. 2021

The After-School Meditation Challenge

EAT, family meals | May. 2021

Hand-Rolled Meatballs with Ruby Red Sauce

EAT, family meals | May. 2021

Kid-Made Orecchiette with Alfredo Sauce

EAT, snacks | Jan. 2021

Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake

holidays By Jill Amery April 21, 2022 No Comments

My Halifax elementary school, Sir Charles Tupper, produced a cookbook and this recipe for Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake was in it. We still serve it for holidays every year. I remember my mom entertaining, and eating this for breakfast the next day! I don’t think there’s anything more decadent than cheesecake for breakfast. The richness is delicious and satisfying. It’s amazing when you stop to think about how many memories we have that are tied to food! What food holds special memories for you?

Spring Greens with Creamy Vinaigrette

EAT, family meals By Jill Amery April 16, 2022 1 Comment

A few years back, during a Cityline filming I had the pleasure of re-acquainting with Trish Magwood, Food Network host, creator of Dish Cooking Studio and all-around supermom. She shared this amazing salad recipe on the show and it is absolutely delicious. There’s nothing quite like a great spring salad to help celebrate the change in season. You can keep it in the fridge for a few days as well, and add the dressing each time you need a snack. If you time it right you may be able to find flowering pea shoots. They make a beautiful addition to this perfect springtime salad. Serves 6

Why You Need to Check Your Exhaust System

auto, GEAR By Jill Amery March 28, 2022 No Comments

Ostrich. That’s what I can be when it comes to anything mechanical. Planes, trains and automobiles are amazing, as long as they work. Lately, I’ve had a boat engine not start, my Vespa not engaging into gear and the brakes on my son’s bike falling off. I need to do better. I need to understand maintenance on a much higher level – or at the very least be diligent about getting my vehicles serviced regularly.

Make Your Bedroom a Peaceful Sanctuary

FAM, LIVE, rest, self By Guest February 6, 2022 2 Comments

Every mom deserves a sanctuary. We work hard in so many ways, for so many people, and we all need a beautiful place where we can close the door on the rest of the household and feel completely relaxed. For me, that beautiful place is the master bedroom.

Saving for Your Child’s Education

FAM, kids By Jill Amery February 1, 2022 No Comments

It’s that time of year again, when taxes are looming and we keep hearing about deadlines to invest! Most people say RESPs are the way to go in terms of saving for your child’s education, but that’s not necessarily the case. In fact, there are many different ways to save for your child’s education and RESPs are just one of the vehicles. My answer to the question is always, “It depends.” It depends on how much money you want to put away, what expenses you currently have, how much free cash you have on a monthly basis, what tax bracket you’re in … and the list goes on. Here are some options for you to save money for your child’s education.

Let It Snow! Things To Do When You’re Snowed In

play By Jill Amery January 6, 2022 No Comments

The first flakes started flying last week and it got me thinking that the days where it starts to stick aren’t very far around the corner. Winter can be such a magical season but some times all that white stuff means leaving the house just isn’t going to happen. For those days, here are some ideas to keep the kids busy and entertained.

Mirror Lake Inn and Whiteface in Lake Placid

ROAM, USA By Jill Amery October 28, 2021 1 Comment

People have called me a romantic on steroids. Personally, I think they are actually underestimating my tendencies. There are two hoop skirts in the closet, and summer must include multiple picnics with a book of poetry tucked into the basket. You can imagine my glee when we rolled through the flag-draped town of Lake Placid and pulled up to the historic Mirror Lake Inn.

Spooky and Safe Halloween Activities Across Canada

FAM, kids By Jill Amery October 28, 2021 No Comments

I am in love with halloween. All holidays, actually but especially this one. Growing up with lots of rules and protocol, this was the time I could be something totally different. As a little girl I chose to be a variation of a princess almost every year, except the one time I was a Pink Lady with a poodle skirt. (Don’t worry, I’m currently reading Glennon Doyle’s ‘Untamed’ and it certainly makes a ton of sense.) As I mature, I can stand for a few spookier, more intellectual Halloween exploits. Here are a few spooky Halloween activities for you to enjoy in cities across Canada.

A Pandemic Halloween

laugh, LIVE By Jill Amery October 18, 2021 No Comments

Hallowe’en is my favourite. Without the pressure (and now grief) of Christmas, the whimsy and fun captivates every sensibility in me. I remember in grade 2 getting my tonsils and adenoids out and having to miss it. DEVASTATED. But each kid in my class made a huge envelope filled with cards because they and the teacher felt so sorry for me.

Pumpkin Soup with Sage

EAT, lunches By Jill Amery October 8, 2021 No Comments

Putting pumpkin in a pie, however traditional, isn’t the only thing to do with them as this autumn soup demonstrates. Look for small, sweet pumpkins or you can substitute butternut squash. It’s super-cute to serve it in hollowed out pumpkins.

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