Great Ways to Keep Kids Busy this Summer
We have less than two weeks left of school, and with my weight loss challenge taking up alot of my time, I want to make sure my kids have a good summer filled with lots of memories.I have already...
View ArticleLosing it and Winning - Week 7
Well another week has gone by in this weight loss challenge. I worked harder this week than the last few weeks and results are showing. I'm happy with my results this week.If you are new to this...
View Article{RECIPE} - Garlic - Lemon Chicken Kabobs
In our family we love to fire up our BBQ in the summer and one of our family favourites is our Garlic - Lemon Chicken Kabobs.- – - – - – - – - – - -- – - – - – -Garlic - Lemon Chicken...
View Article{RECIPE} - Our Family's Favourite Bundt Cake
When I was growing up my mom always had this Bundt cake on the table, "just in case company came over", especially on the weekends. She would often switch up the flavour by either grating orange or...
View ArticleTelus Appreciates Loyal customers and is Showing them! #ActsOfCaring
There are certain companies out there in the very competitive marketplace that really care and appreciate their loyal customers, not just their new customers. Telus Communications is one of...
View ArticleLosing it and Winning - Week 8
Hey all, welcome back to another weekly recap of my weight loss challenge. Don't worry you only have another 4 weeks left of hearing about it. ;) If you are new to this series, I wrote a little bit...
View ArticleHappy Canada Day and some Red and White Desserts
Happy Canada day to all my Canadian readers!Hubby is home today from work, so we will having some family fun and enjoy our day together. I've rounded up some red and white desserts that are perfect...
View Article{RECIPE} - Balsamic Salad Vinaigrette
Due to my Weight Loss Challenge, I have eaten my fair share of salads over the last few months. This is my go to salad dressing, because it is low in sugar and sodium. Did I mention it is very...
View Article{RECIPE} - Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
For some reason in my house, when bananas get a few spots on the them, my kids won't eat them. Of course, I toss them in the freezer and after awhile, my freezer gets over loaded with frozen...
View ArticleLosing it and Winning - Week 9
Welcome back for another week of my Biggest Loser Challenge!If you are new to this series, I wrote a little bit about my 12 week challenge in this post. Here are the recaps for week 1, week 2, week 3,...
View Article{RECIPE} - Pound cake with Ice-cream and Strawberry Sauce
Do you have one of those recipes that is so crazy simple you almost feel silly writing up a post about it?This is one of those for me, but I figure if I can help just one person with a quick after...
View Article{RECIPE} - Grilled Vegetable Salad
I love grilling in the summer time! I love to eat salads in the summer time! I have found a way to combine my two faves into one big bowl of yummy goodness. I'll even call it healthy yummy goodness......
View Article{RECIPE} - Best Ever BBQ Sauce
This has become my go-to home made BBQ sauce and my kids love it. I've used it on chicken wings, as a hamburger topping and even with these holiday meatballs. It is so easy to make and you can control...
View ArticleLosing it and Winning - Week 10
If you are new to this series, I wrote a little bit about my 12 week challenge in this post. Here are the recaps for week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4, week 5, week 6, week 7, week 8 and week 9.- – - – -...
View Article{RECIPE} Easy Tin Foil Potato Packets
We love to camp in the summertime, at least once. We've been doing it since the girls were babies. But before we head out I like to test out recipes at home to make sure they will work for us when...
View ArticleLosing it and Winning - So did I win?
Hey all!Sorry I've been MIA for the last couple of weeks, but it couldn't be helped. First I was working my bootie off trying to finish off strong in the Biggest Loser challenge and then I needed to...
View ArticleSummer 2014 - Seaside, Florida Vacation
Hi everyone!It's been awhile since I posted on here. After my Biggest Loser competition came to an end, I need to take a breather. Honestly I felt kind of lost afterwards, not having something...
View ArticleDIY- Fall Wreath
Hey! How was your weekend? We had a wicked storm here on Friday night, and the weather really cooled off for the weekend. Kind of like a reminder that Fall is coming... although, here in Southwestern...
View Article{DIY} - Fall Sign
Well the FALLification (is that a word?) of our entry continues. And once again I didn't spend a penny.One thing you may not know about me is that I hoard wood remnants. I have all sorts of pieces of...
View ArticleAnd... we're moving again!
I can hardly believe it's been over a month since I last posted... yeap I'm a blogging slacker! I have good reason though.After our vacation to Florida in August, I happened to be daydreaming one day,...
View Article50 Easy Weeknight Meals & Easy Turkey Soup
Hey all! I've partnered up with some great bloggers to make your weeknight meals a little easier this Fall. We've put together collection of family meals that are quick and easy to get on the table...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
Hello!Happy 2015! Yeah I know were half way into the month but I needed a little while longer to get organized!Have you noticed I've been absent from Somerset Lane?Last I left you, we had sold our...
View ArticleKick Start your Weight-Loss and a Giveaway
As I mentioned last week, I have a big announcement to make. Well, it's big for me anyways!Since losing almost 60 lbs in 2014, I have been mentoring other women (and men) to succeed in their own...
View ArticleWinner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Hey All,A couple of weeks ago I hosted a giveaway as part of my recent partnering with Usana.The Giveaway was for a USANA’s RESET™ weight-management program.With USANA’s RESET™ weight-management...
View ArticleOne Room Challenge - Week One
Nope this is not an April Fool's joke, I really am posting on this blog today.I saw that the One Room Challenge, hosted by Linda from Calling it Home, was happening again and so I decided to get my act...
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