Kitchen Thrifting
Is it ever OK to grab a neighbour’s discarded kitchen table and refinish it? Of course it is! Continue reading Kitchen Thrifting
Author: Lillie
Lillie - Early-retired wife and mother of many young adult children - blog about family, food (family recipes), home improvement (century home reno), travel (Canada), retirement, gardening and health. Sometimes I get a little wound up about topics that are important to me - so I blog about them too! Two blogs - https://everydaylillie.com/
everyday/everything/lifestyle & http://gardenlove.food.blog just about gardening and
more food.
Travel Takes Flight
Our Alpine Adventures Helicopter tour over Canmore Alberta was awesome Continue reading Travel Takes Flight
Sodastream Fizzi Review
A review of my Sodastream Fizzi. What do I really think of it? Continue reading Sodastream Fizzi Review
Powder Room Reno Gets Rolling…..
We are moving forward with finishing up our downstairs powder room and side entranceway. We had started our penny round tiling project months ago, and then the other day I replaced the toilet and started the tiling in the powder … Continue reading Powder Room Reno Gets Rolling…..
Risotto – from our Test Kitchen
A delicious mushroom risotto recipe from our test kitchen. Description of Arborio, Carnaroli, Vialone Nano and Aged Acquerello rice. Continue reading Risotto – from our Test Kitchen
Finally Getting to the Bathroom Reno
Can or should a housewife install a toilet? Continue reading Finally Getting to the Bathroom Reno
Pandemic – Back to Work Canada
A brief update about getting back to normal. Continue reading Pandemic – Back to Work Canada
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings from our Test Kitchen
Chicken wings can be crispy from your oven – this recipe is one of our test kitchen favourites. Continue reading Crispy Baked Chicken Wings from our Test Kitchen
Tree Planting in B.C. during the Pandemic
Despite the Pandemic, 5000 young tree planters have traveled to B.C. from across Canada to plant hundreds of millions of essential trees. Continue reading Tree Planting in B.C. during the Pandemic
Pandemic Cross-Canada Travel
Flying in Canada during the pandemic Continue reading Pandemic Cross-Canada Travel
More about Masks
We still need more masks Loblaw, Walmart, and large stores Continue reading More about Masks
Online Education
What my four children have taught me about online education in high school and now in University – due to Covid-19 closures. Continue reading Online Education
A Fine Wine or Ripened Cheese?
My handsome husband compares his aging to ripening cheese – but he does resemble George Hamilton! Continue reading A Fine Wine or Ripened Cheese?
Old House Reno – Crowded House
Tearing off wallpaper and painting are suitable projects to do while staying safe at home in a crowded house. Continue reading Old House Reno – Crowded House
When University Students Return Home
Our University students are home while the whole world holds its breath. Continue reading When University Students Return Home
I Miss Sports
I never thought that I would miss sports broadcasting. Continue reading I Miss Sports
How’s Your Online Shopping Going?
How are you acquiring things these days? Continue reading How’s Your Online Shopping Going?
Easter Sunday Southern Ontario Urban Wildlife
A few pictures of local wildlife Continue reading Easter Sunday Southern Ontario Urban Wildlife
The Best Vegan Carbonara from our Test Kitchen
This easy recipe for vegan carbonara uses cashews, non-dairy milk and mushrooms – and is made quickly in the blender Continue reading The Best Vegan Carbonara from our Test Kitchen
At Times Like These
My husband writes about pulling together in times of difficulty Continue reading At Times Like These
Blogging Lessons Learned
Occasionally I like to let you know what I have learned from blogging since my last post. It’s a nice change from thinking about pandemics and so on isn’t it? It also seems that even though I don’t blog about … Continue reading Blogging Lessons Learned
Make Pasta Great Again – The Authentic Carbonara
Isolating in the test kitchen Continue reading Make Pasta Great Again – The Authentic Carbonara
Rusty Nail Soup in a Pandemic
The Story of Rusty Nail Soup (or Stone Soup) and the lesson that I take from it. Continue reading Rusty Nail Soup in a Pandemic
Hope by the Numbers
I hope that social distancing and staying at home will result in positive numbers soon. Continue reading Hope by the Numbers
What will the future hold for us Social Distancers?
Light social distancing humour and positive news Continue reading What will the future hold for us Social Distancers?
Facial fashion when there are no N95 masks
Thinking about N95 masks and other solutions for those of us who don’t have them Continue reading Facial fashion when there are no N95 masks
Protect Grocery Store Employees
Grocery store workers deserve protection during Coronavirus emergency
Continue reading Protect Grocery Store Employees
Some Slightly Positive Thinking
It’s encouraging that people, businesses, governments and health care workers are doing the best that they can in the circumstances. Continue reading Some Slightly Positive Thinking
I Wish I had known it was Pi(e) Day
Keeping busy while social distancing Continue reading I Wish I had known it was Pi(e) Day
Every Pet Has a Story
Our family has treasured many pets over the years Continue reading Every Pet Has a Story
Avoiding Crowds on a Warm Winter Day
Just a few bird photos while social distancing during Coronavirus season
Continue reading Avoiding Crowds on a Warm Winter Day
The ORAC Index
Understanding the ORAC Index Continue reading The ORAC Index
Kitchen Reno – Dark Stained Butcher Block
Dark Tung Oil from the Real Milk Paint Company creates a food safe dark stain on butcher block countertops (birch, maple and pine) Continue reading Kitchen Reno – Dark Stained Butcher Block
Mr. Beer Tasting Night (Part 3 of 3 – Finally)
I initially put this post together on Feb. 14th -as we sampled the beer after the exactly prescribed 3 weeks from bottling. (We couldn’t wait). One of my Christmas presents this year was a Beer Making kit from Mr. Beer. … Continue reading Mr. Beer Tasting Night (Part 3 of 3 – Finally)
Mr. Beer Brew Kit Adventure – Part 2of3
I am reblogging part 2 of 3 of my Mr. Beer Adventure – this time bottling the beer. Continue reading Mr. Beer Brew Kit Adventure – Part 2of3
Clearly and Coastal Update
Receiving online glasses order while worrying about Coronavirus Continue reading Clearly and Coastal Update
Winter Bird Feeder
Just a short post today, to share some pictures. I received a lovely yellow bird-feeder as a gift. Our small family room has two bay windows. In the winter one of the windows has nothing to look at but a … Continue reading Winter Bird Feeder
Mr. Beer Brewing Adventure – Part 1of 3
Part 1 of home brewing with a Mr. Beer Kit. Continue reading Mr. Beer Brewing Adventure – Part 1of 3
Favorite Adages – some light humor
A few of our favorite adages Continue reading Favorite Adages – some light humor
Winter Swans
Trumpeter Swans have been successfully re-established in North America Continue reading Winter Swans
Shopping Clearly and Coastal
Ordering contacts and glasses online from Clearly.ca or Coastal.com Continue reading Shopping Clearly and Coastal
Sunshine Blogger’s Award
Sunshine Bloggers Award Nomination Continue reading Sunshine Blogger’s Award
Old House Reno
Frozen pipes lead to an unplanned bathroom renovation in our 130 year old house. Continue reading Old House Reno
Old House Kitchen Reno – Part 3
We are almost finished renovating the kitchen in our 130 year old house. Continue reading Old House Kitchen Reno – Part 3
Valentine’s Day Gifts
A few Valentine’s Day gift ideas Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gifts
BBQ’ed Back Ribs – Keeping it Simple is Best
How to make back ribs on the BBQ easily and quickly using foil Continue reading BBQ’ed Back Ribs – Keeping it Simple is Best
Canadian Winter Vacation on Ice
Skate at any of these spectacular rinks across Canada. Continue reading Canadian Winter Vacation on Ice
Football and Life’s Lessons
Life’s Lessons learned from an inspirational football coach Continue reading Football and Life’s Lessons
Clean & Green
Purchasing healthier, green, environmentally friendly products without Sodium Laurel Sulfate, DEA and Paraben Continue reading Clean & Green
Old House Kitchen Renovation – Part 2
Part 2 of 3 of the kitchen renovation in our 130 year old home – cupboards, counter, electrical Continue reading Old House Kitchen Renovation – Part 2
Mixing Media and Politics
Do some sources within the mainstream media report the news or create the news? Continue reading Mixing Media and Politics
Small Pleasures
A short post with pictures of swans on the river in January. Continue reading Small Pleasures
Ice Fishing Adventure
My husband and 2 boys had a recent ice fishing adventure to Lake Nipissing’s Callander Bay in Ontario Continue reading Ice Fishing Adventure
Another Snow Day
A very short post with pictures of winter in Canada. Continue reading Another Snow Day
Old House Kitchen Renovation – Part 1 – Before
Part one of our Kitchen Renovation in our 1890s home.
Continue reading Old House Kitchen Renovation – Part 1 – Before
Blog Name Change
Justanumber has changed to Everyday Lillie Continue reading Blog Name Change
Eliminating Plastic Water Bottles
The Pur Filter that we received for Christmas helps filter lead from our water and reduce our platic recycling. Continue reading Eliminating Plastic Water Bottles
Nuclear Power Alert Cancelled
Ontario woke up to a FALSE alert that there had been an incident at the Nuclear Power Station. Continue reading Nuclear Power Alert Cancelled
To Detox or Not to Detox
Is a detox or cleanse a good idea after the holidays? Continue reading To Detox or Not to Detox
Blogging Advice – Thank You
I have learned a lot about blogging from other bloggers, but I have a lot more to learn. Continue reading Blogging Advice – Thank You
A Little Rant About Cyber Security
A Silly Rant about companies collecting personal information about us getting hacked. Continue reading A Little Rant About Cyber Security
Happy New Year
New Year’s Day is my very favorite holiday. While many may feel bored, stressed from overshopping, or tired from too much celebration on this day, I feel that today is a day for rest and contemplation. Here there is nothing … Continue reading Happy New Year
Canadian Carbon Tax Gimmick
I am confused about how a Canadian carbon tax will save the world from climate change and why we need even more carbon taxes. Continue reading Canadian Carbon Tax Gimmick
Two Christmas Eves Past….
Sometimes the best Christmas memories happen when things go wrong.
Continue reading Two Christmas Eves Past….
High Tech Low Tech Christmas Shopping
Three short Christmas shopping anecdotes. Continue reading High Tech Low Tech Christmas Shopping
Bedroom Renovation #2
The second bedroom renovation in our old house renovation project. Continue reading Bedroom Renovation #2
Virtual Doctors
My experience with a Virtual Doctor prescribing antibiotics for my senior citizen mother. Continue reading Virtual Doctors
Renovation Painting Projects
Chalk painting furniture and copper faux finish of hardware for our second bedroom renovation in our 1890s home. Continue reading Renovation Painting Projects
Snow Day Musings:
There is nothing to do on a snow day but stay inside and ponder things like what is a Bomb Cyclone Continue reading Snow Day Musings:
Coffee Date
A coffee date with my University student son and a discussion of his group project Continue reading Coffee Date
I Love a Good Wine Study
Resveratrol is a substance in red wine, grapes and grape juice which appears to be good for our hearts, cholesteral levels and have annti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Continue reading I Love a Good Wine Study
Staying Connected with Away from home Adult Children
Eight ways we stay in touch with University or College Students living away from home
Continue reading Staying Connected with Away from home Adult Children
Exercise and Memory in Older Adults
Researchers from McMaster University published a study entitled: ” The effects of aerobic exercise intensity on memory in older adults” showed that aerobic exercise may enhance memory in seniors
Continue reading Exercise and Memory in Older Adults
Saturday Hike – Wildlife footprints
Photos of wildlife tracks – grizzly bear and moose in snow in Kananaskis Alberta
Continue reading Saturday Hike – Wildlife footprints
Those Weight Loss Shakes – Slimfast and Almased
My thoughts about Slimfast and Almased, 2 readily available weight loss shakes. Continue reading Those Weight Loss Shakes – Slimfast and Almased
My 60ish Weight Gain
It seems like every decade since my 30s, I have gained 10 pounds, but this last ten pounds has come at the start of the 60s – all in one year. That’s the ugly, boring truth of it, plain and … Continue reading My 60ish Weight Gain
My Cup of Tea
A study of 957 Chinese individuals over the age of 55 by the National University of Singapore found that drinking a cup of tea every day reduced mental decline significantly – by 50% apparently. (By the way, I have heard … Continue reading My Cup of Tea
A Little Shopping
A visit to the hairdresser leads to shopping. Continue reading A Little Shopping
The Boeing Controversy
In my opinion, Boeing, The FAA, the airlines and our governments should have all had the common sense to ground the Max 8 earlier. Continue reading The Boeing Controversy
Pantry Project
Organizing the pantry. Continue reading Pantry Project
Bedroom Renovation Project #1
A bedroom renovation in our 1890s home. Continue reading Bedroom Renovation Project #1
Shopping for Home Accents
Yesterday and today we were out shopping for some items to finish up our upstairs bedrooms. As I said before, we are trying to find some armoires, as we have not enough closet space in our 130 year old house. … Continue reading Shopping for Home Accents
Canadians Vote Today
The 2019 Canadian Federal Election Day Continue reading Canadians Vote Today
Sunday Craft and Bake Sale
Today we took a drive to a baking and craft sale near us. I love craft and baking sales, but I’m not a fan of crowds and line-ups. Even more surprising, was that my husband came along – he generally … Continue reading Sunday Craft and Bake Sale
Empty Nesters at Thanksgiving
My husband and I are parents of young adult university students. They are each very different, and some more independent or seemingly removed than others. We are proud of all of our children, although sometimes perplexed! We call ourselves empty … Continue reading Empty Nesters at Thanksgiving
Retirement Renovation
My husband and I retired, became (sort-of) empty nesters, and downsized our home last year. |I can’t say that we downsized too too much, but we certainly took the opportunity to purge prior to our move. That’s not to say … Continue reading Retirement Renovation
Climate March Comparison
Last Friday, the world watched young people protesting and marching to protest against climate change. In Canada, 16 year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg led the protest in Montreal. As usual, our Prime Minister and other politicians photo-bombed the whole … Continue reading Climate March Comparison
The Mom Jeans are Here!
Big news. I finally found my mom jeans. I know I’ve complained about my search for jeans before, but I’ll explain. I’ve always loved denim. As a teenager, I was not particularly fashionable – (OK – I was nerdy), but … Continue reading The Mom Jeans are Here!
More Help With Sleeping
I am writing this and the previous post in response to my young adult son – who lives 3500km away. I had previously posted this on the Superfoods Project – but I’m in the process of taking that apart, so … Continue reading More Help With Sleeping
Trouble Sleeping?
As we get older, our sleep patterns change, and sometimes we have trouble sleeping. We may have trouble getting to sleep at night, or sleeping all the way through. Certain foods are known to help us get to sleep naturally. … Continue reading Trouble Sleeping?
Rant of Embarassment
In the blogging world, what I’m finding most interesting is the number of different countries in the world that blog visitors are from. We truly are in a small world, and I enjoy the everyday life and events of different … Continue reading Rant of Embarassment
My Six Favorite Basic Cosmetic Items
I spent a lot of time this summer on a lovely lake where facilities were minimal, in the great outdoors. In this social sphere, the few ladies that I met seemed to not be fond of cosmetic products, and so … Continue reading My Six Favorite Basic Cosmetic Items
Bobsleigh Controversy
Over the past year I have been loosely following the story of Canadian Olympic Bobsledder (Bobsleigher?) Kaillie Humphries. This amazing athlete has won 3 Olympic Medals and multiple World Championship and Word Cup medals for Canada. A year ago she … Continue reading Bobsleigh Controversy
Ontario Wildlife
This past week, we once again visited the Nipissing area of Ontario, and while I read and watched my husband enjoy his fishing, we were able to see some wildlife. Pardon the photo quality – they were taken while in … Continue reading Ontario Wildlife
More Carbon Confusion
In Canada we have a new carbon tax, which is causing some controversy. There is a federal election coming soon, so who knows what the result may be. It may be eliminated by the next government, or it may continue. … Continue reading More Carbon Confusion
Quotation
Just a quotation today from the awesome Phyllis Diller. I saved these a long time ago, but I thought they were relevant for parents of young adult children….. “I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. … Continue reading Quotation
Carbon Footprint
I’m a bit confused about the “carbon footprint” issue. The world’s current favorite Royals, Harry and Meghan got in a bit of trouble for flying around in a private jet while vacationing and doing charitable good things. The Sussex family, … Continue reading Carbon Footprint
Not Underfoot
When my husband first announced his retirement to my 91 year old mother, she giggled and then asked if he was going to be – underfoot. Now my mom is of a certain age, where she doesn’t remember everything, and … Continue reading Not Underfoot
The Fishing Tackle Box – Retired vs. Not Retired
My husband is recently retired and has more time to think about just exactly what type of tackle box he needs. Continue reading The Fishing Tackle Box – Retired vs. Not Retired