Author: Mary Jane Duford

Pumpkin seed granola recipe

This pumpkin seed granola is a recipe I keep coming back to, season after season. It comes together quickly, uses simple ingredients, and tastes nothing like the overly sweet bags you find at the grocery store. The sweetness comes from honey and maple syrup, the spice comes from cinnamon and cardamom, and the crunch comes…
Sleep music

Getting good sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The right sounds can help quiet a busy mind and make it easier to fall asleep. This post covers what kinds of music and audio actually work, and how to put together a routine that helps you rest. What…
PC Express review

PC Express is an online grocery shopping service offered by Loblaw banner stores across Canada. You shop online, a personal shopper fills your order, and then you either pick it up in the parking lot or have it delivered to your door. I’ve been using it at Superstore for a while now, and my honest…
PC Insiders review

PC Insiders is a paid membership program from Loblaws. It works like a Costco membership or Amazon Prime in that you pay an annual fee to get access to extra benefits. The main draw is earning more PC Optimum points on your grocery and household shopping. If you already shop at Loblaws banner stores and…
DIY photo string display

A photo string display is one of the simplest ways to bring personality to a plain wall. We put one up for our daughter’s sip and see party and liked it so much that it stayed up long after the guests went home. It now lives as a regular part of our decor, and we…
Sip and see party

A sip-and-see party is one of my favorite ways to introduce a new baby to family and friends. We skipped the traditional baby shower and hosted one of these low-key gatherings instead, and it turned out to be exactly what we needed. Here is a look at how we put it together and what made…
Helping tower

The helping tower is the single most-used piece of furniture in our house. It gets pulled out every morning and rarely gets put away before bedtime. My mom spotted one on Instagram and passed along the recommendation, and I ordered it shortly after. Now both of my kids have one, and they use them constantly.…
Gluten free muffin recipe

Craving a healthier breakfast option? Try this gluten free muffin recipe that combines the goodness of peanut butter, banana, and chocolate chips. With no refined sugar or flour, these blender muffins are easy to make and guilt-free.
Gluten free cookie recipe

When the holidays wind down, I find myself wanting something warm and chocolatey that isn’t loaded with sugar. These chocolate honey walnut cookies hit that spot perfectly. They’re naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and sweetened only with honey. No flour, no refined sugar, and no filler ingredients. Just a short list of real things you probably already…