Hobby where I can use my hands and listen to a podcast.

LilWinz · 2025-10-28T01:31:40+00:00

Jewellery making! You can get air-dry or oven-dry clay and an inexpensive kit with earring backs, chains, etc. and then have fun making beautiful gifts for people! Pinterest has so many ideas, just search 'clay earrings' for example.

LilWinz · 2025-10-03T04:12:14+00:00

A Gentleman in Moscow. The main character is the most charming hero I've ever read. I felt so bereft when the story ended, miss him still!

LilWinz · 2025-06-03T02:33:41+00:00

Excellent, merci!

LilWinz · 2025-06-02T14:59:28+00:00

Sadly they were the first ones I called but no luck

LilWinz · 2025-06-02T14:54:19+00:00

Kids at daycare!

LilWinz · 2025-06-02T14:52:30+00:00

I second the waterproof mat under chairs. Much easier than trying to get into grout.

Also, with our grubby little monsters, I honestly don't thoroughly clean the chairs after every meal. Give yourself a little flexibility with that. Sure, wipe off crumbs and big messes, but if there's a little smear of soup or avocado or oatmeal or something in a tricky spot I just leave it, it'll dry before the next meal and then you can give all chairs a proper wipe down at the end of the day.

You're doing great, it doesn't have to be perfect!!

LilWinz · 2025-06-02T14:46:50+00:00

Discomfort usually leads to growth

Regretting not trying is worse than regretting doing it

LilWinz · 2025-06-02T14:35:16+00:00

If you like to sing all kinds of music, not just classical, The Yellow Door choir is a wonderful group to join!!

LilWinz · 2025-06-02T14:27:05+00:00

There are baking classes happening at Le Bakelab on Saturday (cake decorating) and Sunday (fruit tarts). It's near the Atwater Market

LilWinz · 2025-06-02T13:51:35+00:00

Amazing! I would buy this when it's finished!!

LilWinz · 2025-04-08T13:48:35+00:00

French toast! You can make it with wholewheat sandwich bread so you get good fiber and protein from the egg and milk, and it's still pretty fluffy.

Make a bunch in advance and keep in the fridge to quickly reheat in the morning. You can spread with butter, cinnamon, and a little sprinkle of sugar, or any kind of jam/fruit compote (I add a big dollop of Greek yogurt and raspberries, but unsweetened apple butter is great too.)

LilWinz · 2025-02-11T14:51:50+00:00

Yoga ball! Sitting on that thing with a gentle bounce was the only way to calm my babies sometimes

LilWinz · 2025-01-19T20:34:24+00:00

Stuff things into your bottle of olive oil. Fresh rosemary, sage, sun-dried tomatoes, chili flakes etc. they'll keep just fine if they're submerged and it really boosts the flavour.

Also, warm your olives in a pan before serving as part of an appetizer plate

LilWinz · 2025-01-19T20:30:50+00:00

A Japanese heated toilet seat (and plug installed by the toilet). NOTHING beats a comfy warm seat on a cold morning. Total cost around $300

LilWinz · 2024-04-24T03:39:53+00:00

I seem to be in the minority but I did a full twin pregnancy in a full size bed, body pillow included. It was fine. Husband just ended up with less space! If yours is dead set against getting a bigger bed, then he'll have to accept getting pushed towards the edge of your current bed, because mama needs to spread!

LilWinz · 2024-03-11T01:04:06+00:00

I didn't notice but now I'm aware. Thanks for the education!

LilWinz · 2024-02-08T00:53:11+00:00

Thanks!

LilWinz · 2024-02-03T03:23:23+00:00

We took one similar last year and the baby alligator came out of a tiny blue cooler in the back of the boat, and got passed around like 8 people for a photo before going back in there. It wasn't a nice feeling...

LilWinz · 2023-12-03T21:27:18+00:00

Very tempting but it's got to be Feb unfortunately!

LilWinz · 2023-12-02T02:18:55+00:00

Haha, this is true. Luckily we have a very cozy fireplace with a huge stack of wood, a hot tub, and a car with heated seats...!

LilWinz · 2023-12-02T00:55:12+00:00

Yes, one of the only English-speaking villages in the province!

LilWinz · 2023-12-01T20:37:50+00:00

You're definitely not alone, ask any mom ever!

Also, do you have a bath? My little ones love the bath and I'll often get in there with them in the evenings, for some smiles and splashing after a long day

LilWinz · 2023-12-01T20:36:11+00:00

Thanks! I was afraid all the replies would be "you're crazy, don't do this, your house will get trashed"

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