Remember the big poster I made out of 200 of my favourite Instagram photos? I look at it every day and still love it to smithereens. I find something new in it all of the time. It’s a permanent reminder of the ordinary beauty around us. I guess that’s ultimately what my Instagram account is all about, and in a sense, this blog too.
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These are a few things that made me happy this week:
Sleeping dogs. They are like miniature radiators. To have one curled up on the couch next to you is a gift unlike any other:
Sunsets. Don’t they just make you happy to be alive to see them?
Cultural artifacts. These three photos are from the Empress of Ireland, an exhibit that’s at the Museum of History (a.k.a The Civ) right now. Aren’t we lucky to have such great storytelling that is so easily accessible? History comes alive here.
Greenery. My mom gave me this poinsettia two Christmases ago and – AGAINST ALL ODDS – it’s still alive, and actually doing well. It’s a very pretty little splash of colour on our windowsill.
Happy Friday!
I hate wasting food. Last I was looking at three very spotty bananas withering on the countertop, and I asked myself, what’s a mamma to do? Answer: MAKE MUFFINS*
* I do not consider myself a baker or a muffin maker. My muffin motivation was two-fold: (1) To use up the aforementioned bananas (2) to tempt my children with something new for breakfast.
I found this recipe for banana muffins and it totally fit the bill. It’s incredibly easy, uses THREE bananas, and the kids love the results. I call that a win-win situation, don’t you?
Banana fans may also be interested in this recipe for banana bread. It’s also very good!
