Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

by | Jun 18, 2014 | Recipes

When DH and I were pre-kids, we used to enjoy a dish called Salsa Chicken. So easy to prepare, with only three ingredients. Chicken, Salsa, Cheese. How could it go wrong? With all the fond memories we have of this meal I thought that we should introduce it to the...

Peridot and Pearl Hoop Earrings

by | Jun 16, 2014 | Jewelry, Tutorials

Since Pearl is the birthstone of June I thought I would dig into my box of beads and see what I could make using Pearls.  Since I had a few hoops in my drawer I decided to make Peridot and Pearl Hoop Earrings.  There is something about the combination of Peridot and...

Making a Wire Wrapped Loop

by | Jun 13, 2014 | Jewelry, Tutorials

One way to secure a bead or gemstone onto a wire is by making a Wire Wrapped Loop. By following the steps below you will be able to start creating your own jewelry statements using beads and gemstones. Start with a headpin that is long enough to hold your bead, giving...

Homemade Essential Oil Bug Spray

by | Jun 11, 2014 | Essential Oils

Are you happy that the warmer weather has arrived? Warm weather for me is a bitter sweet time. I really enjoy being able to not layer up for warmth, but I really don’t like the mosquito bites. DH loves when I am outside with him. I happen to be one of those...

Classy Chicken

by | Jun 9, 2014 | Recipes

OK, I know I said I would be posting recipes for the new dishes being introduced to the kids, but sometimes you just need an old favourite. Way back in 2006 we moved from Toronto to Calgary. As a housewarming, my cousin Rachel brought by a casserole she called Classy...