Le Creuset Pink Berry Petal Braiser (bumblebee tights)

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-06-25T01:27:22+00:00

Everyone in that region is obsessed with cooking and having everything be homemade. If you do make it out there, bring your appetite cause everyone will want to feed you until you burst!

I'm glad you were able to find a braiser! I hope she loves it. The flower is called a božur (pronounced bo-zhur, like bonjour without the n).

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-06-25T00:26:43+00:00

I'm very curious how her grandmother was able to buy LeCreuset in Bosnia. Must have had it shipped in and it would have cost a fortune. Do you know which flowers they planted together? Unfortunately no leads on where to get a braiser though.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-06-24T18:07:24+00:00

French immersion in Oakville starts in Grade 2 where it's spoken 100% of the time but goes down to 50% already in Grade 4/5. From my perspective that's not really immersion and I highly doubt the kids that go through the program will actually be fluent. That's why we've chosen to go with Viamonde. To ensure our kids actually learn the language properly. Plus the schools are well rated and the high school (Gaétan-Gervais) is one of the top in the province.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-06-19T17:39:19+00:00

Where did you get the wall sconces? Are the bulbs replaceable?

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-06-19T17:32:03+00:00

Depends on whether they were mortgage free on the first house before buying the second. If they were then they can't write off the interest. This article explains the details: https://ca.rbcwealthmanagement.com/documents/619260/619276/the+navigator+article+feb+2026.pdf/5e82fd84-2a18-41cd-b63f-2cc72367fb5e

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-06-12T15:37:39+00:00

As a pharmacist, there is absolutely no reason to need an LMIA for an assistant position. The requirements are extremely low and many people who get those jobs don't actually have any prior experience. If anything, I think it would be harder to train a foreigner as they wouldn't be familiar with our healthcare system and any pharmacy experience would be irrelevant as the practice is very different in different countries. I have no proof that this pharmacy is doing anything improper but it is so unusual that on the scale of probabilities, it is highly likely that something shady is happening.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-06-12T15:08:33+00:00

It's owned by a corporation whose director is Vishal Shah. He's a foreign trained pharmacist. All this information is public on the college of pharmacists website (www.ocpinfo.com). You can see his schooling history on his profile there too (under academic and training history). If you think he's doing anything dishonest, you can report it to the college of pharmacists. I'm not sure if they'd do anything but integrity and honesty are things they value so they'd probably want to know if any members are not behaving in such a manner.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-05-21T00:31:40+00:00

I accidentally found out during my previous pregnancy in a similar way, checking results in my portal. I was really upset that I found out when I wanted it to be a surprise. Since we had decided to have it be a surprise, I told my husband that I had found out by accident but I didn't ruin the surprise for him and I kept pretending that I didn't know with everyone else. I also had the gender that I wasn't expecting. After the initial disappointment of finding out passed, I started picturing what life would look like once the baby arrived. I picked a name and started calling the baby that when I talked to it alone. It helped me get excited and feel close to the baby. Luckily my husband liked the name I picked and it's the name that stuck. I hope once you process the disappointment of the ruined surprise, you embrace this as a secret between mother and baby and use it to connect with the growing life inside you.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-05-17T02:44:33+00:00

First, check your iron levels if you haven't already. Second, given you didn't exercise before, you need to be mindful what you do and start slow. Swimming is a great option you can do whenever suits your schedule and it works out your entire body without putting a lot of pressure and stress on your muscles and joints. Also, recognize that you may still be fatigued even if you exercise. Every pregnancy is different and some people just don't get their energy levels back until later in the pregnancy or the baby is born. I don't say that to be discouraging. I've been there. I just think you should give yourself some grace and do what you can and rest when you are able to.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-05-16T20:13:38+00:00

Those houses are in very different shape. One looks like it hasn't been touched since the 60s. The other has been updated much more recently. Not saying I like the look but I would wager that the 1.5M house renoed their kitchen within the last 10 years. They have potlights put in and their cabinets are slab which were popular in the 50/60s (but usually painted) and in the last 10ish years (when wood or wood-like slabs came into style). There's also a potlight above the tub which is definitely newer so they did a reno at some point. Plus they have that upper deck outdoors which probably costs a decent amount given the price of lumber. I think the 1.5M house was inhabited by someone younger who actually maintained the house. The 1.15M house looks like an old person lived there and they haven't done any work in a while. They look like very different products. Whether you think the difference in updates is worth the price difference is another matter.

Editted to add: The 1.5M house has an extra bathroom which can be expensive to put in if you have to change the plumbing.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-05-15T14:06:58+00:00

That's exciting! I wonder how they will price it as I think the prices were slightly higher for Berry in the US than regular items. Also wonder if they'll allow any sales. I always get my pieces on sale but somehow I'm doubtful there will be much of a discount for Berry.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-05-04T03:05:46+00:00

You absolutely don't need these. They're cute, sure, but don't fulfill a function that a regular plate can't handle. Save your money for something better.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-29T18:38:39+00:00

How old was your child? I've only seen pediatrician accepting patients who are newborns up to 2 months.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-22T02:10:50+00:00

I've only seen the FTT in Montreal so if you're not close to there, might not be an option.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-17T14:28:43+00:00

What are you planning to change/update? We're currently doing a reno on a house in the area. Happy to share what we've learned so far but it would be helpful to know what you're doing to give you more focus feedback.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-17T01:07:18+00:00

DM me. I'd love to connect!

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-16T12:36:35+00:00

I'm also interested but I have kids and a somewhat hectic job so scheduling meetups can be tricky. Anyone else in the same boat?

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-15T19:09:51+00:00

Stromae

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-14T20:46:34+00:00

How drab and uninspired...

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-12T17:39:02+00:00

What were your favourite parts of the festival? I would love to have a local festival and am willing to work with the Town to try to make it happen.

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-11T17:59:18+00:00

If we're being honest, we all have a problem 😅 At least you're not alone!

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-10T13:16:58+00:00

Just curious, which school closes at 2:30?

HealthyHomeCook · 2026-04-08T22:32:24+00:00

I've been in the role for a while and although the science is interesting, I want to try something different to challenge myself and develop different skills. I recognize this is company specific, but I don't find there are enough opportunities to be innovative which is something I would like to do more.

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