tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17181841704382122712024-03-04T22:30:35.845-07:00 LOVE + NOTIONAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227149141959175035noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-50494356876833902682014-02-04T21:41:00.000-07:002014-02-04T21:41:00.060-07:00[DESIGN] pantone color of the year 2014Having just returned from the Las Vegas Market - a furniture and home accessories show - my head is full of inspiration and ideas just waiting for the perfect client. :)<br />
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If you follow design + fashion trends this is likely not <i>news</i> to you...<br />
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The Pantone Color of the Year 2014 is Radiant Orchid 18-3224.<br />
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I have definitely seen evidence of this recently. <b>What are you thoughts?</b> Are you planning to incorporate this in to you home or wardrobe? I have to admit, it took me a minute but I do like the color. If I stumble across the right item...Radiant Orchid just might appear in my home ;)<br />
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Go <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/color/spring-2014-color-trends-pantone#slide-19">here</a> to check of some more color trends for spring 2014 :)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227149141959175035noreply@blogger.com1Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-14891507855617880242014-01-22T07:00:00.000-07:002014-01-31T21:41:24.068-07:00[FROM MY KITCHEN] don't just pin it...try it! 2.0On the weekend we tried another Pintrest recipe. I made beef pepper steak for my husband and parents after I put them all to work hanging lights, installing a TV bracket and ironing. ;)<br />
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The Pin: <u><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/844493654101332/">Beef Pepper Steak</a></u><br />
The Source: <u><a href="http://www.omahasteaks.com/servlet/recipe/beef-pepper-steak">Omaha Steaks</a></u><br />
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Out of the blue one day last week I got a craving for beef pepper steak something I had not had in YEARS! I chose this one because it looked easy...other then beef + veggies there was only one other ingredient...italian dressing. Seemed odd so I gave it a try. I followed the recipe to a T other then I didn't use "Omaha Steaks". ;)<br />
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The Consensus: The italian dressing as a marinade for the beef was good - it had a bit of a tang to it. It seemed to lack in the "sauce" department. I felt like it could have used something more for flavor. If I was to make it again I would get creative and add something for a bit of a<i> kick</i>.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227149141959175035noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-28031925418541145042014-01-10T07:00:00.000-07:002014-01-10T07:00:03.236-07:00[FROM MY KITCHEN] don't just pin it...try it! 1.0I am crazy about Pintrest! It has changed the way I look for recipes and inspiration however I tend to "pin" more then actually "try" :( My solution for this problem...over the next 12 weeks I am going to pick one of those recipes and actually give it a try!<br />
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I originally pinned this pasta dish because it looked very simple and I like pretty much <i>anything</i> pumpkin. I made a few alterations when cooking to make it a little more to our liking...<br />
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- crisped up the fresh sage by sauteing it in butter, it becomes crunchy and delicious!<br />
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The Consensus: It was GOOD! It was EASY! It was QUICK! We don't actually eat pasta that often at home but this is a recipe that will be added to the repertoire :)</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227149141959175035noreply@blogger.com2Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-6940730809507479332014-01-01T06:00:00.000-07:002014-01-01T06:00:05.315-07:00[LIFE AS I KNOW IT] setting goalsNow that we have all survived New Years Eve...it is January 1st 2014...time to start thinking ;) What do you want to achieve this year? I have mentioned previously that I like to set goals for myself each year and this year will be no different.<br />
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To go along with my "mantra" I have been working on a list of goals...personal, work, fitness, etc. I always try to get my list completed before the first week of January is thru, set myself a dead line otherwise half the year could go past before I get anything in writing.<br />
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Here are some tips for setting goals that I have found helpful. What are some of your goal setting tips!?<br />
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HELLO! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are gearing up for a great New Years Eve! We are ringing in 2014 in Radium, British Columbia with some friends; it is such a beautiful time of year to be in the mountains :) </div>
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I have <u>very much</u> enjoyed a much needed break from work and all the hustle + bustle. It has been great to reflect on 2013 and get refocused for 2014. I always write goals that get tucked away for the year but this year I also wanted to set a more or a "mantra" to live by.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227149141959175035noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-29343563996312301842013-11-14T06:00:00.000-07:002013-11-14T06:00:01.912-07:00[FROM MY KITCHEN] paleo pumpkin banana mini loaf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Paleo Pumpkin Banana Mini Loaf</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227149141959175035noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-91245916117121767472013-11-12T06:00:00.000-07:002013-11-12T06:00:01.488-07:00[DIY] basic quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was recently shown how to make a very simple and basic quilt. Over the years I had started making complicated patch work style quilts and I am simply not patient enough to put in the <i>hours upon hours</i> of work that they take, even though they are beautiful.</div>
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<b>Here is what you need to do to make this basic quilt :)</b></div>
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ONE: Cut your fabric to size, you should have two pieces that are the same size...a top and a bottom. Sew the edges of the top and bottom. Give approx. 5/8" - 3/4" hem.</div>
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I <u>love</u> the the quilt I made and we use it all the time. (Thanks for teaching me Glo!)<br />
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The Paleo diet consists mainly of fish, grass-fed meats, eggs, vegetables, fruits + nuts. It excludes grains, legumes, dairy, potatoes, refined salt, refined sugar and processed oils. The theory is that you would eat the same diet as the "caveman" presumably did, minus the hunting and gathering. You can find TONS of information about the diet online, here is a cheat sheet I found. It is very simple.<br />
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Thru the month of November I will share our Paleo meals - which ones were good and which ones will not be repeated. Anyone up to doing the challenge with us?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227149141959175035noreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-432309684356850312013-10-31T06:00:00.000-06:002013-10-31T17:45:01.367-06:00HAPPY HALLOWEEN :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227149141959175035noreply@blogger.com1Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-45413095699833351112013-10-30T06:00:00.000-06:002013-10-30T06:00:02.480-06:00[STYLE] halloween costumes...for your pets!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Do you dress up your pets for Halloween? Allie (our dog) has had the same costume for years (thanks to <i>Max</i>) and we are lucky to keep it on her for 10 minutes. I do <u>not</u> know how they get these animals to "model"...</div>
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FIND THESE ITEMS HERE:<br />
1. <a href="http://www.halloweenexpress.com/pop-queen-pet-costume-p-25089.html?PID=5468484&refid=cj">madonna</a><br />
2. <a href="http://www.costumekingdom.com/p-22313-pet-bacon-dog-costume.aspx">bacon</a><br />
3.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10154917@N03/7807621506/"> sushi</a><br />
4. <a href="http://www.petco.com/N_5311_30_4294949053/Halloween-Halloween-Costumes-And-Apparel.aspx">shark</a><br />
5. <a href="http://fancycrave.com/jockey-dog-rider-pet-costume/">jockey</a><br />
6. <a href="http://www.petco.com/product/120228/Petco-Mermaid-Halloween-Cat-Costume.aspx">mermaid</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227149141959175035noreply@blogger.com2Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-6438706673567990292013-10-28T06:00:00.000-06:002013-10-29T21:55:27.628-06:00[FROM MY KITCHEN] pumpkin cinnamon rollsSooooooo, it snowed yesterday :(<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227149141959175035noreply@blogger.com1Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-2938232628238592552013-10-21T19:52:00.000-06:002013-10-21T19:52:09.625-06:00[STYLE] fall fashion fix<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past weekend I begrudgingly swapped my spring/summer clothes with my fall/winter clothes. It reminded me how much I love to layer layer layer! Here is my fall "uniform", what is yours?<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/shirts/shirts/checked-shirt-c498002p1332511.html">checked shirt</a><br />
2. <a href="http://www.littleburgundyshoes.com/ca-eng/women/boots/booties/97943258-foumbouni/91">booties</a><br />
3. <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=48600&vid=1&pid=600623002">boyfriend jean</a><br />
4. <a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/activity-suggested-picks-new-arrivals/women-39-s-carmel-vest.html">vest</a><br />
5. <a href="http://hellomerch.com/collections/helloapparel/products/hello-blue-champ-pullover">pullover</a><br />
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Here are some photos of our time in Tokyo. It was very hard to choose only a "few" as our time there was amazing and we have <i>tons</i> of photos!</div>
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When we arrived at Karuizawa we ate some of the best soba we have ever had.<br />
This is Tyler and I with the Suzuki's (Hiro san, Yuka san and Yudai) at lunch.</div>
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We had lots of fun at the "trick art" museum :)</div>
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This is a picture of a tiny frog Yudai found the afternoon after the typhoon!<br />
The weather was so calm we went out for a walk in Inagi, the area the Suzuki's live.</div>
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These boys were looking for crayfish.</div>
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Yudai make us yakiniku - yum!</div>
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We met some friends for sushi in Skiji - this is a picture of the fish market in the early afternoon.<br />
Still a busy little place but the fish auction was long over.</div>
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We stopped at Yoyoji Park, this is the Yoyogi National Gymnasium built for the 1964 Olympics.</div>
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This is the first tori (gate) leading into the Meiji Shrine. It is a beautiful walk thru the<br />
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There were a lot of heart motifs at Meiji Shrine. I loved it :)</div>
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This is Kumiko san and Miwa san, we stopped for a drink and to give them some<br />
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Everywhere I looked there were cute little details, this is a fence in Shimokitazawa.</div>
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This is Tyler and I at Sky Tree in Tokyo.</div>
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We went up the Sky Tree with Nobu san, Hiro san and Tyler at the lower deck.<br />
The view was outstanding. We even seen Mount Fugi, very faintly on the horizon.<br />
We were lucky that the day we went the sky was very clear.</div>
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Here is Tyler, taking in the view.</div>
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I could not believe how tall and skinny the buildings were in Tokyo with only a sliver of space between.</div>
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Hiro san took us to a sushi restaurant where we had omakase from a<br />
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Here are some of the pear trees in Inagi, the pears were huge, juicy and expensive!</div>
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On our last day in Tokyo we went to Iogi, this is the town where </div>
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Leopalace was his apartment.</div>
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Here is Tyler checking out his old apartment, thumb up ;)</div>
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This a picture of the Whale Bridge in Inagi, a pedestrian bridge. </div>
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According to Tyler, the concrete work is <u>exemplary</u> :) I thought this was a cool picture. </div>
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Hope you enjoyed our pictures - we had a great time in Japan and will definitely be going back at some point in our future. We can not wait for our Japanese friends to come to Canada to visit so we can hopefully show them as great of a time as we were shown.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-36433730331948945992013-09-30T05:00:00.000-06:002013-10-20T21:13:16.295-06:00[LIFE AS I KNOW IT] japan 2013, part one, kyotoMy husband and I recently got back from a 2 week vacation in Japan. We had both been to Japan before so there were lots of things we wanted to see and do again while leaving time to explore. We also dedicated a large portion of our trip to spending time with friends living in Tokyo.<br />
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Here are some pictures from our time in Kyoto. We were only there 3 days, so we made the most of them.<br />
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Sanjusangendo Temple - inside this temple there are 1001 Buddhist statues, it is incredible </div>
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to see as you walk thru the long main hall. Photos can not be taken on the inside of </div>
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any of the temples so you will have to take my word on it ;)</div>
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At all of the temples you can but a fortune for 100 yen (about $1) and tie it on one of the racks.</div>
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My fortune was <i>very good</i> :) </div>
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After walking up the road, stairs, etc you arrive at Kiyomizu-dera. The view from here is beautiful. </div>
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There is not a single nail used in the construction of this temple...crazy! </div>
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Here are some Japanese ladies lighting incense. </div>
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The roads leading up to Kiyomizu-dera and lined with shops and restaurants. They are </div>
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busy little streets filled with shops and restaurants...people, bikes and cars </div>
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Tyler and I am my <u>favorite</u>... Kinkaku-ji or Temple of the Golden Pavilion.</div>
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Pictures do not do this temple justice, it is beautiful. </div>
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Pruning the bonsai trees from a boat and <i>very</i> long ladders.</div>
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Tyler at his favorite, Ryoan-ji. The zen garden at this temple is what makes it unique. </div>
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You can not help but just sit and enjoy it.</div>
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I love all of these nail covers. At each temple they are slight different. I was lucky enough to pick up a </div>
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pair at an antique store and just need to find a place in our home to hang them. </div>
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As you go in to each of the temples you have to take your shoes off. Millions of people have sat here </div>
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This is a photo of me at the gardens of a temple near Arashiuama, Tenryu-ji. They were beautiful, we </div>
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This is the bamboo forest at Tenryu-ji. </div>
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On our last day in Kyoto we went to Nijo-jo (Nijo Castle). Like in the temples you can not take photos </div>
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...and we are off to Tokyo; he insisted on carrying both bags down to the subway ;)</div>
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We just cleaned out all of our beans + peas and are waiting for carrots + beets to be at their prime. Over the past few months we have had <u>lots</u> of radish, lettuce, spinach, patty pan squash, beet tops and green onion. The lavender was a <i>fail</i> as it is every year. I don't know what it is with that stuff! I can not seem to get it to grow...<br />
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As I mentioned <a href="http://loveandnotion.blogspot.ca/2013/05/garden-plot-30-day-1.html" target="_blank">here</a>, there is a competition this year for the best beets! We have several varieties on the go and I have no doubt they will be winners, although I have not tried one yet...lol.</div>
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Here are some pictures from the season so far :)</div>
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It has been a <em>busy </em>summer so far, to say the least! We have spent time in the mountains, road trips to my grandparents, camping and celebrating with our friends. Here are some of my favorite snap shots :) <br />
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<b>Mexican Pickles</b></div>
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These pickles are amazing! We put them on tacos, fish and salads...or just eat them from the jar!</div>
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They are easy and quick to make and will last in your fridge for about 3 weeks :)</div>
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1 bunch of radishes, sliced</div>
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2-3 carrots, sliced</div>
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1/4 - 1/2 a red onion, sliced thin</div>
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1 handful of cilantro, chopped</div>
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1 jalapeno (or more if you like heat!)</div>
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1/2 cup of white sugar</div>
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1/2 cup of white vinegar</div>
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1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar</div>
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1/4 cup of red wine vinegar</div>
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1. slice/chop all of the veggies, mix together in bowl and put into a mason jar</div>
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I picked up a bag of Quaker Oatmeal Cookie mix and added something a little "extra" to them. If you like oatmeal raisin and Dad's cookies...you will <u>LOVE</u> these! :)</div>
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2 3/4 cups of Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Mix</div>
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1/4 cup of water</div>
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1/2 cup of raisins</div>
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1/2 cup of shredded coconut</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-12532622063986462162013-05-16T03:00:00.000-06:002013-10-20T21:15:08.059-06:00[LIFE AS I KNOW IT] garden plot, week oneLast night we went down to our garden plot to clean it up and start planting. We have be renting a garden plot from The Garden Path Society for 3 years now - we started as total rookies and now seem to kind of know what we are doing. Either that or we are getting good at pretending!<br />
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We pulled all the weeds out and planted a few rows. So far we have out peas, radishes, beets, carrots, pattypan squash and beans in. I also planted some marigolds, lavender and wild flowers. We are going to wait a few mores weeks before we put the lettuce in as Alberta's weather is somewhat unpredictable this time of year...<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">after a good water we left this little gnome behind to watch over things :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is one other detail to be discussed this year...my parents have their own garden plot for the first time so it is competition time ;) We have yet to decide on what will be our deciding veg, but I will keep you posted on how badly we are beating them, lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Any other gardeners out their? Have any tips to share?</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1718184170438212271.post-55133974524051785182013-05-14T01:00:00.000-06:002013-10-20T21:15:22.971-06:00[30 BEFORE 30] my bucket list<br />
Over the years I have been getting better and better at achieving my goals - however it is actually quite hard to think of 30 things I have not done that I would like to realistically achieve in the next, well, 1.25 years. Some of these <em>shouldn't </em>be that far-fetched knowing my plans for the next few months. Others I may never get the chance to do, but there's nothing wrong with putting it out there, right? Perhaps with having this list, the universe will conspire to help me!<br />
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here is me on my 2nd birthday!</div>
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1. go on a road trip<br />
2. take up a new sport<br />
3. enter a design competition<br />
4. make the perfect macaroon<br />
5. do 15 burpee's with out stopping...this has be a problem for me so far!<br />
6. learn to knit<br />
7. buy a "good" camera<br />
8. throw a theme party<br />
9. start a family<br />
10. go sailing (again)<br />
11. have a home studio<br />
12. make a family cookbook<br />
13. get 500 followers on my blog<br />
14. learn to cook a Chinese dish...for my husband<br />
15. run 10k<br />
16. go river kayaking<br />
17. take an art class<br />
18. complete a quilt (I have several started!)<br />
19. go to "Mooses" with my husband<br />
20. do something with the <u>blank</u> canvas sitting in our bedroom<br />
21. teach my husband to sew<br />
22. recycle or re-purpose an old piece of furniture<br />
23. volunteer<br />
24. hit up an outdoor flea market - like the ones you see on tv<br />
25. matchmake :)<br />
26. fill a sketch book<br />
27. go for a <em>real</em> picnic...the kind with the red + white checkered blanket, etc<br />
28. go on a camping trip (this means <strong>more</strong> than one night...)<br />
29. beat my husband at a game of squash (or racquetball) - any one willing to help me practice?<br />
30. get the email icon on my blog to work!!!!<br />
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I will keep you updated on my progress :)<br />
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Anyone else close to a "milestone" birthday?!<br />
What is a goal you had always wanted to achieve and finally did?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256431 -114.70354820000001 51.3650061 -113.4126542