A few weeks ago I was looking for a quick and easy somethin somethin to make for dessert for our Sunday dinner.While pawing through the fridge I noticed we has apples and crescent rolls....so I...
Today I am getting together with 2 of my very favourite girlfriends for a fun & creative card day. We are meeting for a few hours so we can make cards. Each of us must come up with a d...
I have been working away in the Echoes of Laughter test kitchen" again...this time trying out yummy things made in a muffin tin.Yes...a muffin tin!Its an amazing way to cook....it allows you to m...
There`s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza.Anyone else recall that song?I learned it from Sesame Street when I was just a little tyke in the 1970s and it was 1 of a very few kids programs&nbs...
Are you ready?Today is the day we are putingt the condiments we have been busy making this week to good use!On Monday, we made Ocktoberfest Beer Mustard.Tuesdays project was Caramelized Oni...
Hello there!Welcome back to day 3 of Homemade Condiments for our Fathers Day project.On Monday we made Ocktoberfest Beer Mustard.Tuesdays project was Caramelized Onions.And today the easiest rec...
Welcome back to the 2nd part of our Fathers Day project.Yesterday was about making Ocktoberfest Beer Mustard....you can check it out by clicking here.Today is about making another thing my man l...
So this week at EOL, I am starting a special Fathers Day project.As I was trying to think about a special gift for the Dad in this house, I made a list of all the things that he truly enjoys...a...
Over the weekend I had some fun in my kitchen making some fruit pies....but not any regular fruit pie...sweet strawberry mini pies with basil whipped cream. Heaven let me tell ya! This escapade ...
Well, one of the most important days after Christmas and Easter is just a few days away...Mothers Day! {haha)I went through the Echoes of Laughter archives and thought I would share these&...
Out of the 3 Summer drink mixes I shared this week, this one by far is the easiest...so easy I feel totally silly sharing it, but its all about the pretty packaging anyway, isnt it? {wink}The re...
If you are a chocolate lover like me, this little drink is a lovely homemade alternative to the coffee shop treat.Our Canadian chain, Tim Hortons, is famous for its Iced Cappuccinos...a drink wh...
Welcome to Summer Drinks Week at Echoes of Laughter!At our house, we love special drinks for sweltering afternoons...t here is nothing like relaxing with an iced drink in hand.What we dont love i...
If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you may have come to understand how I love scrapbooking, documenting family life with pictures, and family history.I was totally thrilled to be contacted ...
Over the weekend, I had the chance to hang out with 2 of my very favourite people to enjoy some creative time.It was 3 days of bliss!I finally got to create this album for our family spring break vac...
I always remind my children that I appreciate small gestures from them much more than big gifts when it comes to special occasions.I dont care about diamonds, or expensive purses or trendy shoes...
Hello my dear blog readers!I am so sorry to have been missing lately, but I have been hosting some special guests at my house, so I have been busy preparing for the visit and then soaking up as ...
Have you had the chance to look at some of the offerings that Ikea has for Spring?This little piece really caught my eye...a versatile little cart and then when I saw the price at only $29.99, I coul...
This is a story of a little ducky picnic. Of how some cute little bags and baskets in a dollar store became an inspiration for something sweet for littles...little people, little sons ...
I made up a little Easter gift for a friend today and I thought you might like to take a peek!If you are looking for a hostess gift or a small gift for friends or neighbours for Easter, this may...
Can you believe that Spring has arrived already ?I am trying to, but we got hit with a little more snow last night.But my day was brightened with an email from Canadas Style at Home magazine....shari...
On Sunday, our family will sit down and share our Easter dinner together as half my family will be away on Easter weekend.I was tasked today with creating a fresh tablescape for our dinner.The inspir...
We are preparing to celebrate Easter a week early at our house since my boys will be away in British Columbia for a hockey tournament on Easter weekend.I have been busy in the kitchen creat...
This week is March Break for my children.We are having a budget-friendly staycation this year.Last year we were lucky enough to go to Florida, but this year we are hanging around our city doing a few...
Yes.Its true. I cannot lie.Why you ask?Its simple. I have a teenager in the house. Shes too young to drive but old enough to have a busy life.Her social life would rival Snookis.Seriouuuuuusly....
I love napkin rings for dressing up a table as you can get wonderfully colourful impact for very little effort.But I refuse to pay big prices for something that I know that I can make at home.Th...
Admittedly, I am not a fun of tortellini by itself, but this is a soup that I love and it has become a great dinner for us on our meatless dinner night. Three members of my family also love...
Happy Monday!I hope your weekend was as enjoyable as mine.I spent some more time frou-frouing the house for Spring.Along with creating this little vignette in the mudroom, I also vacuumed up abo...
A friend of mine was telling me how bummed she was feeling and the spring couldnt come fast enough for her.I decided a picnic resuce was in order....the perfect pick-me-up for a kindred spi...
I can smell it....Spring is just around the corner...just 5 days away.Im completely feeling it as I freshen up tablescapes around the house. I have loved yellow for years and years....it has alw...
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