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The Best of this Life
www.bestofthislife.com
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A blog about gluten-free living, entertaining, family life, new experiences, travel, diy, fashion and all things inspirational.
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Hey, whats that new tool bar?

You might have noticed the new tool bar I recently added on the blog.  Its pretty neat. Have you ever heard of Feastie.com?"Feastie is a new and innovative recipe search engine tha...

7 h ago

Millet-Chia Bread and Berry Jam

Oh Darlings, its June! How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?I dont thin...

1 day ago

Inspiration: Coral + Purple

Do colours inspire the world around us? The colour of paint on your walls, the shade of blush on your cheeks, the hues of your new Summer dresses? Colours have a way of influencing our mood, drawing ...

2 days ago

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Pizza

Over the weekend we made pizza. What is it about pizza thats just sooo good? The combination of toppings, the fun of making it, the childhood memories, the simple deliciousness of its entirety. I don...

4 days ago

Last Day to Vote!

DEAR READERS, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE FOR THE BEST OF THIS LIFE FOR THE TOP 25 FOODIE MOM AWARDS OF 2012.  WE ARE SO CLOSE TO MAKING IT IN THE TOP 25! EVERY VOTE COUNTS, SO IF YOU HAV...

4 days ago

Its Our Third Wedding Anniversary!

Its our third anniversary today... Three years since we got married on a rainy day in May at City Hall. David had just come back from a long deployment out to sea and we hadnt seen each other in nine...

5 days ago

Happy Weekend!

 Dantessa, Cooper Street, OttawaIt seems simple enough, but we often forget to enjoy the small things in life. A cup of tea, a slow walk, a light breeze, a note in the mail...small, pleasant thi...

25 may 12

Gluten Free Blueberry Oat Muffin-Tops by Udis and a Yummy Giveaway!

Once in a while, Little A. and Mr. Smith cater to my desire for a tea party. Its nothing extravagant, but it is girly.  I take out my pretty plates, white cups, personal tea pots, and make a swe...

24 may 12

Cajun Turkey Breast with Roasted Potatoes

Nope, its not Thanksgiving - its just a gorgeous, sunshiny, TURKEY DAY! You know, the regular day of the week where you bake a spicy turkey breast with a side of roasted russet potatoes and home...

23 may 12

A Fun Day at the Pool!

Hes a pro already! Yesterday I was telling you how we were planning on taking Little A. to our condos outdoor salt-water pool for his first big swim - well, we did and he loved it!  Last Summer ...

22 may 12

Salmon with Coconut Sauce

Good morning! How was your weekend? Here in Canada, we are enjoying a long weekend, because its Victoria Day - a national holiday in honour of Queen Victoria.  That means trips to the cottage, p...

21 may 12

Pomegranate Basil Sparkling Cocktail

Okay, here we go, its the weekend! On top of that, its a long weekend in Canada. So, party people - what are you up to?  Were hoping to get to the Tulip Festival and enjoy the millions of t...

18 may 12 1 person likes this

Nutty Sorbet with Mango and Flax Seeds

Its been a busy week and its only Wednesday.  Banking, check. Mechanics, check. Dentist, check. Theres plenty on the to do list, thats for sure.  On the bright side, theres always sorbet. B...

16 may 12

Five Ways to Use Coconut Milk

When my husband and I decided to give up dairy, leaving behind cream for my morning coffee was the most difficult.  We dont have any dairy allergies, but we were noticing that when we included d...

15 may 12

Inspiration: Afternoon Picnics

"If you go out in the woods todayYoure sure of a big surprise.If you go out in the woods todayYoud better go in disguise.For every bear that ever there wasWill gather there for certain, becauseTo...

14 may 12

Gluten-Free Mushroom Goats Cheese Burger

Happy Saturday Yall! Its a gorgeous, sunny, hot day here and Im loving it :)  Mr. Smith, Little A. and I were out and about at the park, walking and garage sale hunting for the last couple of ho...

12 may 12 2 people like this

Happy Mothers Day!

From one Mama to another, Happy Mothers Day!! I wish you all a beautiful weekend spent with family and friends - celebrating you! Wonderful, special, amazing, YOU! Youre awesome each and everyday, yo...

11 may 12

Gluten-Free Lemon Lime Cupcakes

Sometimes the small things in life can make you swoon. A sudden surge of joy, because a butterfly fluttered right beside you. A purr of happiness when your Little One rubs his nose against yours by d...

10 may 12 1 person likes this

My Baby Essentials: Summertime Lime

I love hues of lime green, especially on my baby boy. It looks great on him and brings out his reddish-blonde hair. There are so many cute items popping up in this color and I think its the perfect b...

09 may 12

Mothers Day Giveaway from Snapfish by HP

Yay! Ive got a special giveaway to announce! One Lucky Reader will win a $50 credit to create a beautiful Mothers Day Photo Book! Snapfish by HP Photo Books are a great way to bring family ...

07 may 12

Fresh Herbs & Citrus Salad

Bonjour! How was your weekend? Did you get outside to play? We were glad to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday my sister, Jess, came over to hang with us and her f...

07 may 12

Enjoy Life® Crunchy Cookies + Giveaway!

My son is just over 18 months and recently, we introduced him to the Cookie Monster. He laughs when he sees him devour cookies and points at the blue fuzzy monster and says "cookie". Its...

06 may 12

Kale + Blackberry Smoothie

Woo-hoo, its Friday and time for a super weekend! Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, will you be celebrating? Its been a fun week for me - baking this cake, planning my indoor botanical garden, and guest pos...

04 may 12

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

painted table / tonala owl / decorative pillow covers / chico cabinetTraditional Mexican folk art is so vibrant and full of passion. I love the use of color and patterns! I think that adding any...

03 may 12

Gluten Free Classic Vanilla Cake + Giveaway

Are you a cake mix type of gal? If yes, than this is a great one to try. I tested Pamelas Classic Vanilla Cake + Frosting Mix over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised with the results.  Of ...

02 may 12

Inspiration: Botanical Gardens

Greenery around the home adds freshness and a sense of merging your interior decor with the nature that surrounds you...minus the buggies. We have a sunroom in our home that I would love to fill with...

01 may 12

Seven Superfoods to Include in Your Diet

Good morning! How was your weekend?  We had some pretty chilly/damp weather, so we spent most of our time indoors - baking, reading, watching old movies, and on Sunday we went to the Ottawa...

30 apr 12 3 people like this

Kinnikinnick Soft Multigrain Bread + Giveaway

How delicious and fresh does that loaf of bread look? Honestly, I cant even believe its gluten-free. Not only that, its dairy-free too.  But most shocking of all - it comes prepared. I mean I di...

27 apr 12

Gluten Free Blueberry Buckwheat Muffins with Chocolate Chunks by Enjoy Life®

Yesterday was Little As 18 month check up. He did really well, considering all the poking and prodding. Im happy to report that he is healthy as can be! Weve been really blessed to steer clear of col...

26 apr 12

Gluten Free Honey Fruit Pies Served With Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream + Giveaway Winner

Its official, I love pie.  I was never a huge fan of pie growing up, mostly because it wasnt the dessert of choice that my mom made - and well, everywhere else I tried it, I always found it...

24 apr 12 1 person likes this

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