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Merry Christmas to all of you, from our crazy family. May your holidays be filled with love, laughter and your family surrounding you. Cherish the twinkle in your children’s eyes as they experience the wonder of giving and of course, the magic of too much chocolate combined with the glee of new toys and over [...]
I have never been a cobbler kinda gal. I like my fruits in crisps, the cakey topping that I usually associate with crumbles can’t hold a candle to the crunchy oatmeal topping that crisps are known for. The story that lead me to this recipe is a common one around this house. It started with [...]
Oh, yes I did! These lovelies were inspired by my first trip to the Bulk Barn, prompted by everyone on Twitter telling me how much I was missing in life by not frequenting said store. And I mean everyone. I think even Jessica Alba chimed in at one point and said “Are you crazy??” Ok, [...]
The devil made me do it. That’s the only thing that came to mind when I realized that on a day when it was about plus 28 Celsius, I was finally making the cookies that have been niggling in the back of my mind for a long, long time. I recently posted the base recipe [...]
I'd like to welcome Emily Patterson from Primrose schools as a guest poster today on The Kitchen Magpie! The fascination of the kitchen with its sparkling pots, amazing smells, and searing skillets can be enticing to children. However, a kitchen can also be a dangerous place. This fact though does not have to keep your kids away from the kitchen. Instead of a dangerous place, the … [Read more...]
I'd like to think that I am doing a good job most days with these two little gorgeous creatures of mine, that they are growing up happy, healthy and very well loved. But sometimes, with the exception of a few close friends who are in tune with my mealtime pain, I feel like I am alone in the parenting world when it comes to dealing with picky eaters. Article after article I read - and again just … [Read more...]
Edmonton has more farmers markets than you can shake a stick at and for good reason. This city is so flippin' sprawled out that to get to another quadrant takes a million years and miles of travel. In fact, teleporting or apparating might be a better mode of travel most days thanks to construction season. Forgive my flippance, I seem to have been extremely unlucky and taken every … [Read more...]
In case I haven't mentioned it, Happy Spring! Happy Happy Happy Freaking Spring, everyone! That said, of course we are still going to get a snowfall, it IS May in Alberta, which means that the worst snows and frosts have yet to come. But until then, we are ignoring the impending doom aka the snowstorm we get every May long weekend weather that might be coming and have been living outside as … [Read more...]
It's true, every cloud has a silver lining. Even those dark grey, deluge rain filled thundering clouds that have been hovering over the city for the last two days. Those same clouds that brought winds that blew down a lot of my beautiful delphiniums. But it did force my hand to cut the ones that were broken and bring them inside. I am odd that way, you see. I grow all sorts of flowers … [Read more...]
Aww. Poor wagon. That's what happens when I pass it on to Mike, and let him drive it, it gets all sad and banged up. Yes, Mike rear-ended someone, hopefully for the first and LAST time. And thankfully it was very minor and no one was really hurt. That was um...last week sometime. So now we have a black wagon sitting in the back for parts to fix up smashy the wagon. We are very fond of the … [Read more...]
I know, I know. Everyone I talk to mentions that you know I am sick/busy/overwhelmed when I don't blog. Well, I am here to tell you that blogging is not the only thing that gets put aside. If you had taken a look at my poor, poor house the past 3 weeks, you would have asked the city to condemn it and and possibly get an exterminator over here stat. So bloggin and cleaning my house are the first … [Read more...]
I must be out of my gourd, I am actually happy that October is here, and fall approacheth. And speaking of gourds, what better way to say Welcome to October than a picture of my little witch cat and her pumpkins, pumpkin from MY garden, I might add. Mighty proud of my three small beauties. The pumpkins are occupying her sacred window space on the buffet, and she's continuously between them trying … [Read more...]
What a beautiful sunrise this morning, full of color and promise for Fall. And to celebrate, Mother Nature decided that its going to be oh, a mere 28-31 degrees Celsius today and tomorrow. Holy....smokes....is that hot! I love it. I have been hoping for a great fall all summer, since let's face it, we got screwed on the whole summer heat thing. It wasn't the greatest summer ever … [Read more...]
But now that the air conditioner is out of the kitchen window above the sink, I was trying out how good the lighting was on the counter by there. And its mighty fine indeed. Yes, I had the air conditioner above the sink this year, and it was the perfect place for it. I baked all summer, used the oven without worrying about heating up the house, and actually, the kids and I spend the most time … [Read more...]
...and dinner is on me! I'll let you know the why, the how and if anyone wins on Monday morning! Love, Karlynn … [Read more...]
Oh, wait, those weren't helicopters...those were the giant,man-eating mosquitos out here on the acreage that were swarming around my head, looking for a vien. Damn. If anyone is gonna be looking for a vein, its Edward, thanks. For a second I thought I was in Manitoba, I am so citified sometimes I forget they are this big in the country. And on a sweeter note, I am pleased that my camera managed to … [Read more...]
Ah I am jealous. Mike and the kids went to the bird sanctuary yesterday while I was at work. And, via the wonders of the internet,he sent me the pictures in a Picasa Web album and I got to sit here at work and check out the fun they had. It made me feel better as I sat there mouldering at my desk that they had a great time out and about with their dad. I must admit he does try really hard to … [Read more...]
...that the two new Polo books I pre-ordered ship tomorrow, and are here in time for our trip! That gives me a good hour of entertainment in the car for the kids. I also ordered a couple new Robert Munsch books too.....waiting anxiously for them to arrive! I was also glad to see there are two more coming out in the fall, Polo and the Dragon, and Polo and the Magician! Can't wait! … [Read more...]
Happy Mother's day to all the moms out there!Let's see...Charlynn likes my thankful posts, so I will do another one today for all us moms...I am thankful this day that my children are healthy. Working at the childrens' hospital often reminds you that not everyone is so lucky.On that note, I am grateful to be humbled by my job sometimes with the reminder that my complaints are so incredibly minor.I … [Read more...]
...dinner at Khazana's was absolutely FANTASTIC, the rice was the best I have ever had there (I had another helping instead of dessert, what does that tell you lol) and the movie Adventureland was entertaining. And it was lovely catching up with everyone, and getting away from my children (as wonderful as they are).I feel refreshed and ready to tackle my week! … [Read more...]
What I am thankful for lately (I think about it a lot, but its nice to verbalize. Ok, well not verbalize but make use of the written word) *I am thankful for my job. I really, really like working here (hey, I have time to blog while working), the pay is amazing, and my hours are fantastic. I am so lucky that I found a shift that allows me to do everything I need to with my family. Every time I … [Read more...]
Some pics from the walk the Princess and I too today down in Rundle, Mr K has short days on Thursdays, and now with the nice weather she and I will just go take a walk for an hour instead of getting groceries like we usually do. Its too short a time to go home, and his school is 5 minutes away. A lovely elderly couple, they were so sweet and caring to each other while walking. … [Read more...]
..that trainer Bob kicked my ass on level 1 of his dvd. Ouch.Oh, and my son telling "that was SHORT where's the rest???" (as my thighs were in screaming, shaking, burning pain) . I politely told him mommy's muscles would stop working, she would become one big charliehorse and she wouldn't be able to drive the van anywhere if she even attempted level 2, and that even thinking about level 3 would … [Read more...]
The Academy of Sciences looks SO amazing! I am very excited to go to Disney with the kids of course, but this place looks AMAZING and I am so stoked to take *myself* here. The kids can tag along too, I suppose ;) There is going to be a DEFINITE bonus to having 3 adults to 2 kids, I can have time to explore and read on my own if needed and catch up to the rest later.. this place looks … [Read more...]
I love my kids, my husband and chocolate.
The order depends on when you ask.
Welcome to my nest!
