Archives: Savvy Stories

Which way does the wind blow?

I am really excited to be taking part in this Weather Blog Hop. Isn’t weather a fascinating thing? I mean really, especially in March. My kids are talking about the weather too. The lack of snow has been a hot topic in the school yard. Last fall, we crea

Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Must be the first Monday of the month because I am cooking from the Foodland Ontario calendar again. If you aren’t familiar with my love affair with this annual, free, calendar then let me briefly explain. The Foodland Ontario calendar provides a differen

The Haircut of the Century

For the past week or so, there has been a lot of discussion around our houses about BabyGirl’s hair. We’ve been attempting to grow it ou

*Spoiler Alert* – Want To See Who Win Bachelor Ben’s Final Rose?

Admittedly I do not watch The Bachelor, although there is nothing I like more than a good old fashioned reality show train wreck.  However my husband has drawn the line at The Bachelor,

Dear Celebrity: Snooki Edition

From one (former) party girl to another, my words of wisdom to Snooki

Lazy Day Casserole

Casserole packed with veggies and sausages roasted in a balsamic sauce. I whipped up the casserole for tonight’s dinner and my goodness it was sooooo good.

Menu Plan Monday

A new week is here. The sun is shining. It looks like a mild day outdoors. Quite deceiving. It’s frigidly cold. All that matters is that the sun is shining down. That’s where my happiness lies.This week on the meal plan we have:Pasta & Sauteed Veggie Bake

Lindsay Lohan Flops On SNL And Shops In NYC

Did you watch on Saturday?  My husband and I were out for dinner – planning on then going to see Project X when I texted my niece who was babysitting and asked her to set my pvr. 

The Myth of Multitasking

Do you pride yourself on being a “multitasker?” If so, read on.

The Pre-trip

I’m packed, it takes me two minutes; I basically chucked half my closet in the suitcase. I don’t plan outfits, I don’t lay shit out, I just dump stuff in the suitcase, when it looks full I stop. It’s much easier, and since I’m a super busy stay-at-home-mo