Category Archives: tips

Introducing: Tip of the week!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Lynn Bee

I’m starting a new weekly series on how to reduce your plastic use. No groaning! I’ll make each weekly tip simple and straightforward. And it will be easy, I promise. I won’t try to convince you to grow all your … Continue reading →

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Mint Cubes

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Lynn Bee

A simple trick to jazz up any drink instantly! My friend came over and brought me a pack of fresh Mint so we could make the delicious Missionary’s Downfall. After using approximately 12 leaves to make the drinks I was … Continue reading →

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Missionary’s Downfall

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Summer’s just around the corner (depending on where you live….) so I am recommending this amazing tropical treat: the Missionary’s Downfall This drink was originally invented in the late 30’s by Don the Beachcomber, and we can’t thank him enough … Continue reading →

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Caramel Melts

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Lynn Bee

A super simple snack to make when you need (need!) a pan of sweet treats. You will need: 1/2c butter 2c brown sugar dash of vanilla 2 eggs 1 and 1/2c flour You will also need: an hour, a bowl, … Continue reading →

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Baby passports

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Things aren’t as simple as they used to be…. no more adding your kids onto your passport. As of about 10 years ago kids (and babies) need to have their very own passports to cross borders. At first the idea … Continue reading →

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Drinking buddies and babysitters

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Why does being a mom seem so… familiar? Like any healthy young North American, I have had my fair share of hanging out with drunk idiots at parties. And there are SO many parallels between taking care of a baby … Continue reading →

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The Winter Warmth

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Lynn Bee

This morning a young guy hopped into the elevator with me. He was wearing simply a pair of basketball shorts and a tank top. Seeing as how it was only about 30 degrees outside today, I probably gave him one … Continue reading →

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Weaning off

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Lynn Bee

No, this is not about babies. I am not about to start blogging about breastfeeding or other lame mommy stuff. But nearly everything I do is now sort of baby related – as we are totally entwined. Despite my little … Continue reading →

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Caffeination!

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Lynn Bee

Maybe you have noticed all the hoopla over plastic microbeads lately. Recently, the media has clued into the fact that these microbeads are an environmental disaster and, as a result, are being banned. So long to (some of) the useless plastics in … Continue reading →

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Brownie in a mug

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Lynn Bee

This is a quick and easy recipe to make a single brownie in the microwave (and it’s not even gross!) This miracle recipe is super fast (5 mins from start to finish), plus, it’s vegan and there will be a grand … Continue reading →

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