Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Joanna Anastasia lifestyle & design with a dash of mindfulness ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://joannaanastasia.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://joannaanastasia.com/blog/) - [Why you should turn your backyard into a permaculture edible garden](https://joannaanastasia.com/why-you-should-turn-your-backyard-into-a-permaculture-edible-garden/) - Learn why you should turn your grass covered backyard into a permaculture edible garden and learn the steps to start now - [How and why you should accept and use your anger now](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-and-why-you-should-accept-and-use-your-anger-now/) - Over the past eight months I have been told a number of times that I seem angry, or that I look angry or that I sound angry. It was always said with a fake concern and an underlining scorn, to keep me in check and to remind me not to show anger publicly, on my - [Fun and colorful thrifted Spring Decor in three easy steps](https://joannaanastasia.com/fun-and-colorful-thrifted-spring-decor-in-three-easy-steps/) - It's finally officially spring and even though we had some snow in here Montreal I am channeling that warm weather I hope to see soon outside with my decor at home! Today I partnered with my blogging friends to bring to you more thrifted decor ideas- I was invited by Ann from Dabbling & Decorating - [Whimsical & magical bedroom reveal](https://joannaanastasia.com/whimsical-magical-bedroom-reveal/) - It's the final week of One Room Challenge and I'm so happy to show you how I transformed my daughters bedroom! When we first moved here 10 months ago this room was painted dark brown, had old stained carpet and looked really really sad. So the first step of making it inviting was putting vinyl - [Transitional living room for a busy family-how to design one yourself in 3 easy steps](https://joannaanastasia.com/transitional-living-room-for-a-busy-family-how-to-design-one-yourself-in-3-easy-steps/) - Today I want to share with you the last makeover of the series! It's all about transitional style and living with a lot of young children! The family that received this makeover is a large one- with six busy boys in ages from one to eleven years old there's always a lot of movement in - [Cozy colorful holiday home tour- how to decorate your home with thrifted and hand made pieces](https://joannaanastasia.com/cozy-colorful-holiday-home-tour-how-to-decorate-your-home-with-thrifted-and-hand-made-pieces/) - colorful holiday home tour - [Intergenerational trauma in times of modern day Nakba.](https://joannaanastasia.com/intergenerational-trauma-in-times-of-modern-day-nakba/) - For over a month now I keep reading the news with disbelief and shock. See, I was born and raised in Poland- a centre of second world war atrocities, Holocaust and mass murder of civilians. Three out of my four grandparents had to leave their home and the city/ village of their origin and could - [How to take your dining room from drab to fab in 3 simple steps !](https://joannaanastasia.com/moody-dining-room-makeover-how-to-take-your-dining-room-from-drab-to-fab-in-3-simple-steps/) - Today I want to share with you a very dramatic moody dining room makeover I completed for a local family- The difference between before and after is striking! I'll be also sharing three simple steps that you too can take to transform your dining room on a budget! This makeover wouldn't happen without our amazing - [How To Design A Tropical Inspired contemporary Family Room- 3 Easy Steps](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-design-a-tropical-inspired-contemporary-family-room-3-easy-steps/) - Today I want to show you how to add a big color punch to your home- without it being “too much” and how to add a tropical vibe to a contemporary room. Also I'm going to share three easy steps that will help you transform any space into a tropical yet contemporary space of your - [Old fashioned pear coffee cake that you should make now](https://joannaanastasia.com/old-fashioned-pear-coffee-cake-that-you-should-make-now/) - Large pear pieces are baked inside a fluffy cake batter covered with crunchy walnuts- this coffee cake is a melt in your mouth fall perfection! - [Two things I always look for when thrifting vintage](https://joannaanastasia.com/two-things-i-always-look-for-when-thrifting-vintage/) - If you have been following on my Instagram then you know I love thrifting! It's better for the planet and it makes our home so much more unique! And so today I wanted to share with you two things I always look for when thrifting vintage- and why you too should start looking for them. - [How to create a whimsical girl's room in 4 simple steps](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-create-a-whimsical-girls-room-in-4-simple-steps/) - create a whimsical girls room in 4 simple steps - [Coastal inspired makeover- discover how to transform any space!](https://joannaanastasia.com/coastal-inspired-makeover-for-a-family-whos-starting-all-over-again/) - I'm so excited to finally share with you my NEW MAKEOVER SERIES that will feature a different space in a home of a different family from my community! I'll be also sharing tips and tricks along the way that you can use to transform any space in your home! It would not happen without the Coastal room makeover for a real family- come see how a dark and uninvited space was transformed into a light airy coastal living room that is a perfect cozy family room! - [Colorful holiday home tour](https://joannaanastasia.com/colorful-holiday-home-tour/) - Welcome in my home tour! A lot have changed over the past year in here- I added more wallpaper and colour, and walked away from the modern farmhouse aesthetic all together ( in was an infatuation to be honest) and finally became more confident in my cozy eclectic style. I hope among all the patterns - [European vibes master bathroom- ORC week 1](https://joannaanastasia.com/european-vibes-master-bathroom-orc-week-1/) - The time has come, we're finally renovating our ensuite master bathroom! If you have ever set your eyes on a builders grade 80ties bathroom with its original huge pedestal bath (not working) a huge floor to ceiling cheap mirror glued directly to the wall and a horrible dingy old shower then you know exactly how - [Coastal cottage vibes summer home tour - how to decorate any home so it feels like a retreat](https://joannaanastasia.com/coastal-cottage-vibes-summer-home-tour-how-to-decorate-any-home-so-it-feels-like-a-retreat/) - Welcome to my summer home tour! This year I’m really feeling the breezy coastal cottage vibes. I think it's the proximity with the lakes and nature here that has guided my decor choices and confirmed my love for cottage retreat homes! So let me invite you inside- and then make sure to check my talented - [Coastal inspired summer mantle styling](https://joannaanastasia.com/coastal-inspired-summer-mantle-styling/) - Welcome in summer seasonal simplicity series, where with my blogging friends we share our homes and summer ideas! Today- it's time for mantle styling! “Look at that sea, girls--all silver and shadow and vision of things not seen. We couldn't enjoy its loveliness any more if we had millions of dollars and ropes of diamonds.”― Lucy - [Fresh spring decor ideas for your kitchen](https://joannaanastasia.com/fresh-spring-decor-ideas-for-your-kitchen/) - Spring is officially here and while the world may be a gloomy place right now, our homes can reflect whatever we choose- and I choose joy! So today I'm sharing some fresh spring decor ideas for your kitchen along my fabulous blogging friends ( see below for their ideas). 1. Put your colorful mugs & - [3 spring living room decor tips to transform your space in minutes](https://joannaanastasia.com/3-spring-living-room-decor-tips-to-transform-your-space-in-minutes/) - This year decorating for spring feels so trivial compared to the news we keep hearing- but it's also essential for my well being. So in case you're feeling like me- unable to put a lot of effort but needing a fresh spring vibe around you- let me share with you my five best tips for - [Simple vintage spring mantel](https://joannaanastasia.com/simple-vintage-spring-mantel/) - Spring decorating feels very different this year for me. With all that is presently happening in Europe and with all that we all went through I'm generally tired and in need of calm. So instead of making-over my home for spring ( as I used to do ) all I want is for my home - [Living room before and after- you won't believe it's the same space!](https://joannaanastasia.com/living-room-before-and-after-you-wont-believe-its-the-same-space/) - Living room before and after- you won't believe it's the same space! - [Earl gray vanilla coffee cake with cream cheese frosting](https://joannaanastasia.com/earl-gray-vanilla-coffee-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/) - It's been a long while since I have shared any sweet treat recipes with you. But if you have been here for a while then you know that I love to bake- and that I love coming up with new recipes! But to be honest ever since I had our little boy I have put - [Cozy Holiday home tour 2021](https://joannaanastasia.com/cozy-holiday-home-tour-2021/) - Cozy Holiday home tour - [Green and gold neutral Holiday mantel](https://joannaanastasia.com/green-and-gold-neutral-holiday-mantel/) - The most wonderful time of the year is upon us- time to deck the halls, bake the cookies and create all that magic that moms create every year! Next week I'll be sharing with you my Christmas tour with all the little magical corners I created for my kids; our advent calendar and hot chocolate - [2021 best toys gift guide](https://joannaanastasia.com/2021-best-toys-gift-guide/) - As a mom of three kids (one three year old boy, one 7 year old girl and one 10 year old one) and as blogger I get to test and see a lot of toys being played with by my kids - or thrown on the floor and left there to collect dust! Sometimes I - [DIY Halloween pillows made with Cricut](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-halloween-pillows-made-with-cricut/) - If you've been reading my blog for awhile you must know there's nothing I love more than an easy craft! Probably that's why I love my Cricuts so much- making cute things with them is so easy and doable even with kids around! And so this halloween I decided to make something I could use - [Cozy fall home tour](https://joannaanastasia.com/cozy-fall-home-tour/) - It's that time of year again- cozy sweaters, warm apple pie, hot tea and a crisp weather on repeat! And best of all, it's the fall home tour time! If you came here form the amazing home tour of My Sweet Savannah, welcome! While I love all seasons we all know that fall means getting - [Vintage fall mantel decor](https://joannaanastasia.com/vintage-fall-mantel-decor/) - I'm not sure I have ever mentioned it before but ever since moving to Canada from Poland over a decade ago my favorite season became fall and not summer as it used to be - and now I'll sound like every other immigrant but summer is really different back where I'm from. Let's just say - [Benefits of video games for a positive family dynamics](https://joannaanastasia.com/benefits-of-video-games-for-a-positive-family-dynamics/) - Over a decade ago when I first met my husband I had a very vocal position about video games- and it was a negative one. I used to believe they're either silly, ugly or violent, and that there's nothing in them that an intelligent person could like. Oh and if you'd ask me about video - [Kitchen before and after on a budget](https://joannaanastasia.com/kitchen-before-and-after-on-a-budget/) - When we first moved here last year the kitchen was what has drawn me in to this home- and what was first on my makeover to do list! While it was renovated recently and the size of it was perfect for our family of five, some finishes where just very not me. The yellow bamboo - [Patio summer tour - 5 tips how to decorate outdoor space](https://joannaanastasia.com/patio-summer-tour-5-tips-how-to-decorate-outdoor-space/) - Welcome in our outdoor space! I'm so excited to show you our patio this year- as you might remember we moved from our old house last september and this space is one I haven't shared with you before! One of the reasons why we decided to move here was the surroundings of our home. The - [Family photo gallery wall hack](https://joannaanastasia.com/family-photo-gallery-wall-hack/) - If you have been here for awhile now you know I love gallery walls- in our old house we had a ton of them! But even though I can mix and match frames and prints like my life depends on it I'm hopeless when it comes to making a family photo gallery wall. Not that - [Free girls room printable & our latest favorites](https://joannaanastasia.com/free-girls-room-printable-our-latest-favorites/) - As you know I am lucky enough to be a mom of two girls- and one little boy who are all keeping me busy and on my toes. But what you might not know is that one of our family traditions are friday movie nights when we snuggle the four of us and watch movies - [Cottage summer decorating - 2021 home tour](https://joannaanastasia.com/cottage-summer-decorating-2021-home-tour/) - Welcome to my summer home tour! It's finally the summer home tour week, and I'm already blown away with all the beautiful homes shared by my friends! If you're coming here from Lucy at Craftberry Bush, welcome, I'm so happy you're here! Now before we start, grab yourself an iced coffee and remember- my home - [Best rugs for kids spaces- and updates of ORC week 5](https://joannaanastasia.com/best-rugs-for-kids-spaces-orc-week-5/) - I can't believe it's already ORC week 5 ! The wallpaper is up, the furniture is painted, and the most gorgeous rug has arrived on time! Woohoo! Now, before I show you the updates I wanted to take a minute to chat rugs in kids spaces. I know this is somehow unconventional for many- I - [Change of plans- ORC week 3](https://joannaanastasia.com/change-of-plans-orc-week-3/) - It's end of week 3 of One Room Challenge and I actually decided to change the plans a little bit! I was going for a two tone color palette of pinks and blues when I realized that it feels very.. flat! So let me show you my new plan: Literally last minute I came to - [How to pick the right wallpaper for kids room- ORC week 2](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-pick-the-right-wallpaper-for-kids-room-orc-week-2/) - The beginning of every project starts with deep cleaning -and this week of One Room Challenge it was exactly what what I was doing. Cleaning the closets, organizing the clothes, deciding which toys stay and which go. Nothing picture perfect nor even inspiring- just a lot of clothes folding and barbies cleaning! But I'm really - [Whimsical & magical bedroom makover- ORC week one](https://joannaanastasia.com/whimsical-magical-bedroom-makover-orc-week-one/) - It's this time of year again! Spring is in the air, may showers ar among us and One Room Challenge is starting yet again! In the past years I joined this ultimate decor blogging event twice- for my sons nursery 2.5 years ago and for a basement bathroom 2 years ago. Meanwhile we moved to - [Colorful girls bedroom reveal](https://joannaanastasia.com/whimsical-and-colorful-girls-bedroom/) - After living here for almost 8 months I think it's safe to say that this whimsical bedroom belonging to my daughter Lili is almost done! We're still missing better clothes organisation in her closet and her desk is always a mess waiting for better ways to organize her school work ( hence, you won't see - [Fun & fresh kids bathroom makeover- part 1](https://joannaanastasia.com/fun-fresh-kids-bathroom-makeover-part-1/) - So recently I realized I almost never share with you my design process- even though a lot of you asked me about so many times over the years! So I decided to be a better blogger and to start sharing more of my moodboards and design process with you! So while we have already updated - [Hoppy Easter Mantel decor](https://joannaanastasia.com/hoppy-easter-mantel-decor/) - Easter is almost here! Or at least Easter is the next fun celebration to look forward too and so you bet I decided to decorate my manel in the most cheerful and springlike way possible! Living here outside of Montreal means that we have tons of snow up until mid April, so to be honest - [Cottage vibes spring home tour](https://joannaanastasia.com/spring-home-tour-with-cottage-vibes-lots-of-colours/) - It's that time of year again, the spring home tour time! Which makes me feel really excited because you know how it goes, first bloggers decorate their homes for spring and then the actual spring comes- which means that longer days and warm sun is only a couple of weeks away! And if you're coming - [DIY book crate on wheels](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-book-crate-on-wheels/) - My oldest daughter is such a bookworm, always reading and always asking for new books. So I decided to surprise her and make a DIY rolling book crate for here- aka little liberty on wheels! It's a very easy project, and one you can make in one afternoon! I'm showing you the step by step - [3 healthy lunches with only 2 ingredients](https://joannaanastasia.com/3-healthy-lunches-with-only-2-ingredients/) - Every January, I feel like eating more healthy and cooking more plant-based meals. And every January after around 2-3 weeks I kind of give up. And this year, after all of that COVID life that we went through, I haven’t even pretended that I would try! I was sick and tired of cooking all the - [Woodland toddler bedroom](https://joannaanastasia.com/woodland-toddler-bedroom/) - So when we first moved in here 4 months ago I remember thinking how my son is the only one who is losing space in the move. Our old home was much smaller and all the rooms where tiny- our new home is really big and all of the rooms are really spacious- except of - [Christmas 2020 Home tour- in our new home in the woods](https://joannaanastasia.com/christmas-2020-home-tour-in-our-new-home-in-the-woods/) - Hello in my home in the woods all decked for christmas! If you came here straight from Danielle's home tour, welcome! I'm so happy you stopped by! So first of all let me just say- what a year! Just like everyone else on the planet I'm glad it's coming to an end! However, despite the - [Cozy Traditional Christmas Mantle](https://joannaanastasia.com/cozy-traditional-christmas-mantle/) - "Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard, or too sad when you've got a Christmas tree in the living room." Nora RobertsThat and a mantle above a fireplace all decorated for Christmas! I remember very well the list of features I made many years ago when we where looking for our first home- and a - [Best gifts for girls 6 to 9 years old this Holiday season](https://joannaanastasia.com/best-gifts-for-girls-6-to-9-years-old-this-holiday-season/) - My girls are now six and a half and almost nine so I figured that I'll share with you the best toys, books and dress up ideas we discovered this year- things that they really play with constantly, that are still on their dear Santa list and that I'm sure your daughter too will love - [DIY Holiday cutting board](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-holiday-cutting-board/) - So today I wanted to share with you a little holiday craft I did with my Cricut- a DIY holiday cutting board I made for our kitchen- along my blogging friends sharing their cute holiday crafts! So I started by choosing the cutest holiday imagine- hot chocolate station- from my media library in Cricut design - [10 things to do with kids at home for Halloween](https://joannaanastasia.com/10-things-to-do-with-kids-at-home-for-halloween/) - Halloween is only a couple of days away and we still don't know how we will celebrate. Will the city call it off? If not should we go trick or treating if we can? Should we hand over the candy or not? So many questions and not one right answer. But even though it's such - [Printable halloween cupcake toppers and my tried & tested fall baking hacks](https://joannaanastasia.com/printable-halloween-cupcake-toppers-and-my-tried-tested-fall-baking-hacks/) - Before I began on these cupcake toppers and fall baking hacks that I want to share with you today, let me just say that WE HAVE MOVED AND WE'RE ALMOST UNPACKED AND SETTLED! I will share with you our home and all the projects in the future weeks, so stay tuned for that! Today though, - [How to style your home for sale in 5 easy steps](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-style-your-home-for-sale-in-5-easy-steps/) - So, in case you missed it on my instagram, we moved! This was long time coming as I was ready to move for over a year now, since our house was just simply too small for our big family. Before I share with you more about our new house, and all the makeovers I'm doing, - [Cutest Back to School Cricut-made gear roundup](https://joannaanastasia.com/cutest-back-to-school-cricut-made-gear-roundup/) - This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. As you know I love creating things with my Cricut machines, and today I wanted to share with you a roundup of the best Back to School crafts made with Cricut! All of these projects are easy to - [DIY personalized back to school gear with Cricut](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-personalized-back-to-school-gear-with-cricut/) - This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Here in Quebec all kids going to primary classes are coming back to school in person, and to be honest I'm really excited and hopeful about it! After months of spending time together I can see how much - [How I keep my kids occupied at home & free blooming activity printables](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-i-keep-my-kids-occupied-at-home-free-blooming-activity-printables/) - Blume inspired free activities to print at home - [Ice Cream Truck Birthday Party](https://joannaanastasia.com/ice-cream-truck-birthday-party/) - This past weekend we have celebrated Julien's second birthday- and I still can't believe that my baby is officially a toddler now! It's so bittersweet to see them change and grow and lose their babyness in what seems to be a blink of an eye! And while I'm so proud of the little boy he's - [Poppy's popcorn & a printable quote for celebrating Trolls World Tour](https://joannaanastasia.com/poppys-popcorn-a-printable-quote-for-celebrating-trolls-world-tour/) - Ever since me and my girls watched Trolls a while back we where instantly enchanted with the life philosophy of Poppy, all the songs and the imaginary world of Trolls. Playroom Printable Our favorite quote from the first one was definitely this one here, so much that I decoded to make a printable for my - [Your most common Cricut questions answered](https://joannaanastasia.com/your-most-common-cricut-questions-answered/) - This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut for Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Your most common Cricut questions answered Ever since I bought my first Cricut machine last year I became pretty much obsessed with it. So much that I made most of my hand made gifts with it - [Unexpected toddler room must have](https://joannaanastasia.com/unexpected-toddler-room-must-have/) - When our last baby monitor broke due to one little monkey (aka, my son) I knew I needed a new one immediately. Now, some might argue that I don’t need one since my son is not a baby anymore. And while that is true, it’s also evident that he’s one very active two year old. - [Eclectic outdoor patio tour](https://joannaanastasia.com/eclectic-outdoor-patio-tour/) - If you live in Canada the you know how important is the outdoor living space for us here! While it may be funny to others, us living in our harsh climate we click on to summer months and we don’t want to miss any of it! Because if you have 5 months of snow then - [Simple hack to serve kids more veggies and fruits in one serving](https://joannaanastasia.com/simple-hack-to-serve-kids-more-veggies-and-fruits-in-one-serving/) - After months of quarantine at home with kids I’m pretty much out of ideas for cooking healthy meals and preparing healthy snacks. And when our days all look the same it's hard to find new special ways to motivate kids to eat their veggies more than ever, am I right? I'm sure we all feel - [Eclectic summer mantel](https://joannaanastasia.com/eclectic-summer-mantel/) - This week haven't been easy in terms of news coming from all around. My heart is heavy. We are raising children in a broken world. I feel this very deeply now. But it's also summer, I'm home with kids during this quaranitne , and I do need ways to stay sane- and home decorating is - [Watermelon Summer print & a meal plan to print at home](https://joannaanastasia.com/watermelon-summer-print-a-meal-plan-to-print-at-home/) - With days finally filled with sunshine and heat all I can think about is how I'm grateful for this time with my family. Despite everything that's happening kids seem to be happy in their new routine, and while I am tired of cooking all these meals at home and homeschooling my three little monkeys, I'm - [Whimsical summer wreath DIY](https://joannaanastasia.com/whimsical-summer-wreath-diy/) - Summer is almost here, the days are full of sun, and we play more and more outside- so it's only natural that I have got together with my blogging friends to bring you the cutest summer wreath ideas! Make sure to check them all at the bottom! I decided to go for a delicate and - [Valentines day tablescape](https://joannaanastasia.com/valentines-day-tablescape/) - Every year we do something fun with my girls for Valentine's day- because why for many this is another made-up holiday, for me it's a great opportunity to celebrate love and family in the midst of our cold canadian winter! Now, if you prefer making gifts for your loved ones, or simply watch romantic movies - [Eclectic spring home tour](https://joannaanastasia.com/eclectic-spring-home-tour/) - It's finally spring, and while the world is unstable, our homes are more than ever out safe and calm spaces- and so I think that decorating for spring is even more important than ever! So today I'm sharing my spring home tour in collaboration with some of my blogging friends ( make sure to check - [Schedule for staying home with kids during the quarantaine](https://joannaanastasia.com/schedule-for-staying-home-with-kids-during-the-quarantaine/) - Depending where you live you might be either in full on quarantaine mood or like us, at the social distancing point. Either way, our schools and daycares are cancelled, and many of us are either not working at this point at all, or working from home with kids around. Here where we are, in Montreal, - [Toddler room update](https://joannaanastasia.com/toddler-room-update/) - This past weekend I decided that it's time for a little toddler room update! We where all a bit tired with the blue mural that was on the wall and while I'm not ready to take Julien out of the crib- he's a year an a half and I still need him contained in that - [Spiced Manzanilla & Hojiblanca From Spain Creamy 20 minute pasta](https://joannaanastasia.com/creamy-twenty-minutes-pasta/) - Pasta dinners are definitely my kids favourite - I could probably feed them a new pasta dish every day of the week and they wouldn’t get bored of it! I can’t blame them though, as me too I feel that there's nothing as comforting as a plate full of pasta on a gloomy fall day! - [Printable Christmas gift tags & wrapping paper set](https://joannaanastasia.com/printable-christmas-gift-tags-wrapping-paper-set-2/) - Christmas is only a month away and in my books it means that it's about time to start the preparations! I know there's still time for the cooking and baking, but when you're an usually busy adult then during the holiday season ( full of activities, obligations, parties and extra magic- and much more parenting - [5 things that helped me with anxiety](https://joannaanastasia.com/5-things-that-helped-me-with-anxiety/) - For me the moment that changed it all was when I become a mother for the first time. Before that moment, I was a relaxed positive thinking person. Sometimes worried never anxious. And then, all of the sudden things weren't simple anymore, there where no right answers and doubt became my new norm. My stress - [Easy crostini recipes with Olives from Spain](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-crostini-recipes/) - It’s a no brainer why we all love end of summer so much - the days spent together adventuring outside in the fresh crisp air, the evenings of laughs and entertaining, and the easy on the go lifestyle - it all makes the end summer a season of memory making and endless fun! And I - [Vegan sloppy joes](https://joannaanastasia.com/vegan-sloppy-joes/) - You know what I promised myself at the beginning of this year? That I would cook more vegan food! And you know what I failed at? Actually cooking more vegan food ! Let's be real, if you weren't brought up with vegan cuisine it's really difficult to switch- and not because meat is so delicious - [Eclectic home fall tour](https://joannaanastasia.com/eclectic-home-fall-tour/) - I'm so excited to share with you my fall home tour! Now that the temperatures started dropping I love being at home - and I want to make it extra cozy and warm. I really think that decorating for fall is like re discovering your home all over again- after months spend outside, it's the - [Collected eclectic living room reveal](https://joannaanastasia.com/collected-eclectic-living-room-reveal/) - If there is one thing I was dreaming about for my home it was to have a comfortable and cozy sitting room with no TV. The type of a space where we could catch up with family and friends, cuddle with books in front of the fire place and finish emails in the evening while - [Baby-led weaning snack hack](https://joannaanastasia.com/baby-led-weaning-snack-hack/) - One of the things I did differently as a mom third time around was following the baby-led weaning route. Not that I was against puréed food, it just didn’t last and my baby hated when I tried to feed him with a spoon. So very early in I was feeding him with real food- things - [Postpartum mind](https://joannaanastasia.com/postpartum-mind-2/) - While everyone is talking about postpartum body, I’d like to start a conversation about the postpartum mind. The one that at first is blurred by hormones and fatigue. The one that feels lost during pregnancy and the fourth trimester. The one that thinks about a baby 24/7 . The one that forgets about self dreams - [Dream & Create studio launch](https://joannaanastasia.com/dream-create-studio-launch/) - Last week we have finally thrown a launch party of our new studio- with balloons, pretzels, sparkling rose and all the confetti! If you haven't heard about this project of mine yet, then let me introduce you to the Dream and Create Studio! Welcome to our blogging dream coming true! Ever since we have set - [Endless summer Peach, gin & Ice tea](https://joannaanastasia.com/endless-summer-peach-gin-ice-tea/) - "Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August." Jenny Han While summer is definitely the best of all the seasons here in Montreal it's also unbearably hot! I know it sounds like I always complain about the weather - though actually I really do. Winters are too cold and summers are - [Vintage floral girls bedroom makeover](https://joannaanastasia.com/vintage-floral-girls-bedroom-makeover/) - As you know ever since we had our third baby we had to get really creative space wise. We live in a rather small city cottage, and before starting basement renovations we had three bedrooms in between all the kids, us two and the playroom ( plus the living /dining room). So last year once - [3 ingredients Peaches & Cream ice cream recipe](https://joannaanastasia.com/3-ingredients-peaches-cream-ice-cream-recipe/) - Summer is all about the sences- how the sun kisses your skin, how the ripe peach smells and the homemade ice cream tastes- it's all unforgettable! And one of the biggest summer pleasures is homemade Peaches and Cream ice cream- there's nothing better on a hot summer day to be honest! And these easy to - [This will improve your kids health now](https://joannaanastasia.com/this-will-improve-your-kids-health-now/) - You know you're a mom when you worry about kids health more than you worry about your own wellbeing, am I right? Because let's be honest, a kid that feels bad, doesn't eat well and is in a bad mood will influence everyone at home- and make your mom heart ache. . So I think - [All you wanted to know about being an influencer on Instagram.](https://joannaanastasia.com/all-you-wanted-to-know-about-being-an-influencer-on-instagram/) - Before I begin let me say that I really hate the term - Influencer. Every time I sign a contract that says I am one, I cringe. Why? Well, "influencer" as a term says nothing about the job of being a writer/a photographer/ sometimes a videographer/a stylist/an editor/ a social media coordinator. It only indicates - [DIY painted ceramic](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-painted-ceramic/) - One of my biggest life obsessions is collecting all sorts of ceramics - from colorful coffee mugs, to vintage tea cups, cute plates and statement bowls, I really love them all! One day I'll finally attend a ceramic class and then I'll make my own ceramic collection, but for now you can find me in - [Easy way to cook Indian food at home](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-way-to-cook-indian-food-at-home/) - Ever since I traveled around India in my mid twenties I have been obsessed with Indian food! The smells of cooking curry, the colours of all the spices at the market and all the fresh ingredients have stole my heart forever! I still remember that restaurant in Rajasthan that made me discover vegetarian Korma - - [One Room Challenge Eclectic bathroom reveal](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-room-challenge-eclectic-bathroom-reveal/) - The day has finally come- my eclectic basement bathroom reveal and the end of the One Room Challenge is here! To say I'm excited is an understatement- I'm thrilled! See, a little over 6 weeks ago we had a completely unfinished basement, and we lived in a house with one bathroom as a family of - [Bathroom accessories- One Room Challenge week 5](https://joannaanastasia.com/bathroom-accessories-one-room-challenge-week-5/) - It’s the final stretch before the big reveal of the One Room Challenge and I’m just so excited to see how this project is coming together! We’re almost done here, the last layer of paint is all done, scones are hang and my hubby is now working on finishing the diy vanity project! We’re still - [10 things I learned in 10 years of relationship with my hubby](https://joannaanastasia.com/10-things-i-learned-in-10-years-of-relationship-with-my-hubby/) - This year marks ten years since me and my hubby met and became a couple and I thought it's about time for me to start writing about couple life. Because while we may not be your regular perfect instagram couple ( I don't think we have an up to date photo together-without-kids to be honest, - [New studio- workshop reveal](https://joannaanastasia.com/new-studio-workshop-and-kitchen-reveal/) - I'm so exited to be sharing with you today the finial part of my new studio reveal! As I explained in this post, with my blogging bestie Maca, we have rented an empty space this winter that we have been transforming into a creative studio for photoshoots, workshops and events! And today I'm sharing with - [One room challenge week 4-choosing the perfect paint colour tips and tricks](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-room-challenge-week-4-choosing-the-perfect-paint-colour-tips-and-tricks/) - I think one of the easiest ways to transform any space is by changing wall colours- we all know that light paint makes a room feel bigger, and dark makes it feels more cozy. Bright colours stimulate us, while muted ounces calm us. So choosing the right colour is very important! Hoverewr, there is so - [New studio reveal - part one](https://joannaanastasia.com/new-studio-reveal-part-one/) - I’m so excited to be sharing our studio reveal with you today! See, a couple of months ago I realized that for my mental health I need to work more from outside of home - because to be honest, being a work-from-home-mom blogger can sometimes feel isolating and lonely. Also, I realized that I’d like - [One room challenge week three- tiles, tiles, tiles!](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-room-challenge-week-three-tiles-tiles-tiles/) - This week is all about tiles - my contractors have installed the floor tiles and the showers tiles, and are currently working on vanity backsplash! And I have spend every other evening at Home Depot choosing my subway tile and I decided to prepare for you a little guide to the prettiest patterned tiles out - [One Room Challenge week 2- eclectic bathroom project](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-room-challenge-week-2-eclectic-bathroom-project/) - As you may remember we're building a bathroom from scratch in our basement- and by we I mean the amazing contractors and my hubby. I am the master planner, official designer and cheerleader. So lot have happened this week! Unfortunately none of it is really pretty, but it's all pretty amazing: the concrete floor was - [How to teach kids to craft without making a mess](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-teach-kids-to-craft-without-making-a-mess/) - I started crafting with my girls when they were really little- Lili was a year and a half, and Rose- when it was her turn to join us- was not even a year old. Now crafting is our way to re connect, to go through another snow day, and to express our feelings. And I can honestly say that my kids don't make a mess ( anymore ) when they craft! Here's how we got there! - [One room challenge- Eclectic basement bathroom week one](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-room-challenge-eclectic-basement-bathroom-week-one/) - It’s April and this can only mean one thing in the blogosphere! It’s the spring round of one room challenge! Last time I was taking part in ORC o changed my old girls shared bedroom in to by baby boy nursery room. There wasn’t much renovations involved and the most difficult part was installing the - [Ultimate guide to the best Disneyland food](https://joannaanastasia.com/ultimate-guide-to-the-best-disneyland-food/) - Best foodie places in Disneyland- from amazing breakfast hidden gem, to best Get Your Ears On snacks, this yummiest Disneyland guide will help you plan your next family vacation! - [Ultimate Disneyland guide for a trip with young kids](https://joannaanastasia.com/ultimate-disneyland-guide-for-a-trip-with-young-kids/) - I always wanted to visit Disneyland with my kids: I imagined it being fun and colorful and I knew there would be some rides and a princess or two. But what we have experienced on our trip last week have exceeded my wildest dreams! And now I know why people call Disneyland the most magical - [My experience with Toyota Sienna](https://joannaanastasia.com/my-experience-with-toyota-sienna/) - Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Toyota Canada. In exchange for this post I have received perks in the form of compensation and was lent a vehicle for shooting purposes. All opinions on this blog are my own. Every superhero needs their Batmobile, am I right? Well, this supermom combats spills and tantrums all while keeping her family - [Very berry gin punch](https://joannaanastasia.com/very-berry-gin-punch/) - What you might not know about me is that when I’m not pregnant or nursing I love mixing and sipping on cocktails! Any occasion is good to have a little cheer me up , friends over, Friday night or simple date in with my hubby - and this gin berry punch is as lovely and - [Vegan beet hearty stew](https://joannaanastasia.com/vegan-beet-hearty-stew/) - January is always a month when everyone wants to eat healthier- after the holiday over the top eating habits we all feel like it's time for more wholesome foods and better everyday routine. But usually, February hits and resolutions fade away, and we come back to our usual way of cooking, am I right? Well, - [How to survive the freezing cold with kids](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-survive-the-freezing-cold-with-kids/) - Here in Montreal winter gets really really really cold. Between December and March we are used to -15Cto -20C degrees with the peaks of cold up to -35C ! And in my daughter's school kids go out to play every single day. Snow, wind or ice, they always play outside. The only exception is rain or - [One mantel six ways](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-mantel-six-ways/) - Every january after taking down all of the Christmas decorations, my home feels both fresh and a little bit empty. So this is the time when I like to redecorate and put some extra love in making our house a cozy home. And since the fireplace mantel is the heart of the living room, and - [Studio kitchen reveal](https://joannaanastasia.com/studio-kitchen-reveal/) - This is the story of the table that I found on the side of the road over 6 years ago. It's also a story of my local thrift shop that supports people in need with the profits made. Though I guess you could also say it's a story about a DIY project that that have - [Car seat hack](https://joannaanastasia.com/car-seat-hack/) - One of the things that can break you as a parent or help you, is the right baby gear. Because parenting is hard enough, - I believe that all baby gear should make life easy and not drive you crazy with any malfunctioning! Starting from the right stroller for your lifestyle needs, a baby camera - [Why blogging may not be for you](https://joannaanastasia.com/why-blogging-may-not-be-for-you-2/) - Lately it looks like everyone and their mother are starting a blog, and everyone is sharing tips on how to make it on Instagram, how to start making money and how to get to 100K followers. Here's the thing- while I'm not at 100K followers, I am a mommy blogger, I do get to make - [Simple Christmas traditions](https://joannaanastasia.com/simple-christmas-traditions/) - While I come from a Polish family with plenty of Christmas traditions, since I raise my kids in Montreal with my french speaking hubby - so far from my family and culture - there are plenty of things and little traditions that I have let go of. Some because they were too complicated to do - [Lunch hack that really works](https://joannaanastasia.com/lunch-hack-that-really-works/) - Let's talk packing lunches, meal planning and feeding a family today. To be honest, I really never imagined that being a mother is basically a constant struggle of feeding the kids ( with healthy and balanced diet) of packing these dreaded a lunches that they'll eat and not wasting the fresh produce. See, here's the - [How to have more energy while breastfeeding](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-have-more-energy-while-breastfeeding/) - While this is my third baby now, it's also my third postpartum time and my third breastfeeding period - and let me tell you, it doesn't really get easier! I mean, it gets less stressful and more predictable, but it's still all very exhausting! Keeping up with bigger kids, working on my own projects and - [Eclectic nursery - One room challenge- the big reveal !](https://joannaanastasia.com/eclectic-nursery-one-room-challenge-the-big-reveal/) - Today is the day! It's the One Room Challenge big reveal day! I couldn't be more happy about this eclectic nursery - it's colorful, bright and cozy all at the same time, and makes for a perfect space that will grow with my little boy and his needs! And while this room is far from - [How to set goals and follow through](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-set-goals-and-follow-through/) - After finishing a master's degree, traveling with a backpack to India, immigration across the globe, five years of successful blogging, countless makeovers and lately writing a book, I think I got this goals setting things pretty well. Not that I never followed through with a plan though - I once opened an Etsy shop that - [Pineapple confiture & my best canning tips](https://joannaanastasia.com/pineapple-confiture-my-best-canning-tips/) - Ever since I was a little girl we used to do preserves with my mom: from pickled cucumbers to marinated beets, homemade confitures and ready to serve ratatouille, we used to make them all. See, canning is a big part of my Polish heritage, and something that makes a home feel so much more cozy - [Moody bedroom update](https://joannaanastasia.com/moody-bedroom-update/) - There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. Jane Austen Every year when the seasons change and the days become colder and darker I feel like adding more cosiness to my home. And my bedroom is the only space in our home that I don't want to be light and bright - actually - [one room challenge week 4 - eclectic nursery](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-room-challenge-week-4-eclectic-nursery/) - This week of One Room Challenge was all about the removable wallpaper. To be honest, my entire plan fOr this room was centered around this wallpaper, so you can imagine how excited I was to finally put it up! At first I couldn't decide between these two removable wallpapers, I even asked my followers on - [ONE ROOM CHALLENGE- ECLECTIC NURSERY PROJECT PART3](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-room-challenge-eclectic-nursery-project-part3/) - This week of One Room Challenge was all about painting furniture and adding colour and interest to otherwise boring pieces. But before I'll show you exactly what I did, let me just say that it's really killing me to share these in progress photos with you! I'm really not used to posting the before shots, - [ONE ROOM CHALLENGE- ECLECTIC NURSERY PROJECT PART 2](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-room-challenge-eclectic-nursery-project-part-2/) - This week of the ONE ROOM CHALLENGE we started by doing what most of people would do at the very end. We hang the gallery wall. Not because I usually start by the very last thing, but because I'm still waiting or my wall mural to come, and for the furniture to be put together. - [How to help your baby nap well](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-help-your-baby-nap-well/) - One of the things that my friends and new moms usually struggle with are baby naps. Adding this to the sleepless nights, the struggles with finding the right way to care for that new baby and finding time to do all the adult things, this can be actually a very big problem! And as a - [One room challenge- eclectic nursery project part 1](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-room-challenge-eclectic-nursery-project-part-1/) - I have never took part in the One Room Challenge before, but I did my share of makoveres - in my own home with the girls shared bedroom (twice) with the living room fake build in transformation, that time I changed my patio twice, and at my friends and family spaces over the last three - [New shared bedroom reveal](https://joannaanastasia.com/new-shared-bedroom-reveal/) - With baby Julien joining our family this earlier this summer, it was time for a change - we needed that upstairs bedroom that girls used to share, for a nursery. And so there was no other option then to turn the downstairs playroom/ occasional guest room in to an all in one girls shared bedroom! - [Peach Cinnamon Bagel French Toast](https://joannaanastasia.com/peach-cinnamon-bagel-french-toast/) - “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?" "What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?" "I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" said Piglet. Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said.” ― A.A. Milne My love - [10 tips for a better postpartum time and surviving first weeks with a newborn](https://joannaanastasia.com/10-tips-for-a-better-postpartum-time-and-surviving-first-weeks-with-a-newborn/) - As a mom of three now, I had all sorts of postpartums - there was the first one, when I was exhausted and in shock over my life changing so drastically, the second one, with a postpartum depression, and lately the third one, definitely the calmest of all. Even though my third baby had colics, - [DIY inspiring quote prints](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-inspiring-quote-prints/) - I said it before and I'll say it again: the easiest way to add some energy and colour in to any space is by switching up the wall art! And adding an inspirational quote may be the simples way of all ! And while there are plenty of on line shops out there selling affordable - [Creating a happy home: tips and tricks for overcoming a decorating rut](https://joannaanastasia.com/creating-a-happy-home/) - Creating a happy home that you and your family will love and feel comfortable in is not at all that difficult! And since my home was being featured in the March issue of the Canadian Living magazine, and on the Babsouk blog, I've been asked a lot about how I make decisions when decorating and - [Why you should travel with kids- even if it seems difficult](https://joannaanastasia.com/why-you-should-travel-with-kids-even-if-it-seems-difficult/) - “Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” – Roy M. Goodman Since our first daughter was born, six and a half years ago, we traveled as a family to Poland, Croatia, France, Barbados, and Cuba. We visited far regions of our province Quebec and while at times it was difficult, - [Lazy moms guide to camping with kids](https://joannaanastasia.com/lazy-moms-guide-camping-kids/) - Here is the truth, I don't really like camping all that much, and that's exactly why I have prepared this guide to camping with kids! Because I learned that by making it simpler and more comfortable, I start to mind less bugs and public bathrooms and appreciate more forest hikes, and canoeing on the lake. - [20 habits of happy people](https://joannaanastasia.com/20-habits-of-happy-people/) - Some people are born happy, face life with uncrushed optimism and whatever comes their way, stay strong and positive. These are the ones with amazing brain chemistry that keeps their thoughts and energy high, and other people jealous. But for many others, happiness can be a struggle, a constant battle with the brain and the - [How to travel with a toddler](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-travel-with-a-toddler/) - When we first travelled overseas with our daughter Lili, she was almost two years old - 21 months to be exact. We went to visit my family in Poland, we stopped by Paris to see our friends, and we went to Croatia for a week. Honestly I imagined it would be extremely difficult, and I - [10 reasons to travel to Lower Silesia](https://joannaanastasia.com/10-reasons-to-travel-to-lower-silesia/) - While travelling with young kids isn't for the weak of heart, it's so worth it! Even if they might sleep bad and whine half of the time, the bonding that happens while out of the everyday routine is priceless! And I deeply believe that traveling with kids is like deposing coins in their own bank - [Best relationship tips for better communication](https://joannaanastasia.com/relationship-rules-101/) - In any healthy relationship between two adults, in any love relationship, friendship or a family relation there are some unspoken rules that make the relation happy and fulfilling - or bad and unsupportable. Marriage, friendship or family relation- they all start with good communication! These tips are here to help you solve the unclear communication issues! - [How to make kids excited about taking photos](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-get-kids-excited-abut-photos/) - “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. 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And so this year I decided to bring my own patio in to a whole - [Family patio update](https://joannaanastasia.com/patio-update/) - When we where looking to buy a home almost three years ago, I was always starting the visits from going in to the backyard. I wanted a space big enough to play with my kids, to entertain and to unwind after a busy day. I was imagining a spacious patio where I could fit our - [No bake chocolate cups](https://joannaanastasia.com/no-bake-chocolate-cups/) - One of the things that have marked my pregnancy so far are sugar cravings. And not just any sugar cravings, but very specific dessert ideas. And out of one of these pregnancy dreams these no bake chocolate cups were made. I woke up one day wanting chocolate ganache mixed with chocolate cheesecake and raspberries - - [5 gender reveal ideas that you don't want to miss](https://joannaanastasia.com/5-gender-reveal-ideas-that-you-dont-want-to-miss/) - I never did a gender reveal before : with my two previous pregnancies I was simply too impatient to find out the baby's gender! But this time around, and with my most likely last pregnancy, I wanted to make something special for gender reveal - and I wanted my two daughters to remember this moment - [Ten differences between first and third pregnancy- that you didn't know about.](https://joannaanastasia.com/ten-differences-first-third-pregnancy-didnt-know/) - If you don't follow me yet on Instagram then you probably don't know that I'm currently pregnant with our third child, and that my girls Lili and Rose will have a baby sibling in late June! And since I'm more than half way through this pregnancy, I thought I'd share with you all the differences - [Tea time cherry muffins with cream cheese frosting](https://joannaanastasia.com/tea-time-cherry-muffins-cream-cheese-frosting/) - Some days a playdate calls for something special - like sending the kids to eat separately and preparing tea and cherry muffins with pink cream cheese frosting for moms! Ok, you can share the muffins with the kids too, especially that they are really delicious - just keep the tea for moms. Why tea time - [Bedroom spring refresh](https://joannaanastasia.com/bedroom-spring-refresh-2/) - Spring is just around the corner, or et least while living in cold Canada this is what I hope to belive! So to charm spring in to coming sooner, I decided my bedroom needed a little spring bedroom refresh. Now, if you follow me for a while now, then you'll notice that I didn't do - [Cold weather must haves that won't break the bank](https://joannaanastasia.com/cold-weather-must-haves-wont-break-bank/) - "Welcome, winter your late dawns and chilled breath make me lazy, but I love you nonetheless" Terri Guillemets With cold weather just around the corner it's time to bundle up, cozy up and refresh that winter wardrobe. And it I belive it doesn't need to be expensive nor complicated! Now, I find that shopping for kids - [Healthy breakfast on the go](https://joannaanastasia.com/healthy-breakfast-go/) - “One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast.” ― Robert A. Heinlein Before becoming a mom to these two little table-climbing monkeys, I used to have breakfast at 9 in the morning. Followed by a big cup of hot cappuccino. And if you'd asked me if I had time to - [Valentine's day triple berry parfait](https://joannaanastasia.com/valentines-day-triple-berry-parfait/) - Today I have got together with a group of inspiring Canadian bloggers to bring to you the best of Valentines day ideas : 30 Valentine's Day Ideas to Make, Bake and Create. You'll find them all at the end of this post! So for me and my family, Valentines day means sweet treats and everything pink! - [Can you have a favourite child?](https://joannaanastasia.com/can-you-have-a-favourite-child/) - Last spring I started to feel that I may have a favourite child. It may sound terrible, but realizing it, and then understanding why it's so, have made me more in peace with myself, and with my kids. I think that actually it has made me a better mother. I used to repress this thought though, - [How to handle toddler meltdowns.](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-handle-toddler-meltdowns/) - The first time my sweet daughter thrown a real, loud and oh-so-strong toddler meltdown, I was in disbelieve. Second, third and fourth I was as speechless and shocked as for the very first time. I remember, that as I was looking at her screaming and crying on the floor, I was actually thinking that something - [Let go of the parenting guilt](https://joannaanastasia.com/let-go-parenting-guilt/) - "Guilt is to the spirit, what pain is to the body" – Elder David A. Bednar Parenting guilt is not a helpful feeling, it makes us feel physically heavy and it clouds our thinking. And in reality it doesn't really shape us to be the better version of ourselves! So why do so many of - [5 worst baby advice](https://joannaanastasia.com/5-worst-baby-advice/) - People are usually well intended, and family and friends usually would like to help out, but sometimes the advice that they give are far from adequate. And if it's your first baby then every one jumps in to a conclusion that you're totally lost and you need advice. Even if you don't ask for any, - [Parenting mantra for the days you're in doubt.](https://joannaanastasia.com/parenting-mantra-for-the-days-youre-in-doubt/) - Gone are the days when my anxieties consisted of the choice between the bottle feed-breast feed or both. Gone are the struggles of potty training and the terrible twos meltdowns. I'm pretty ok with how my kids share their toys, how they play independently and how they sleep through the night. They learned ro talk - [How to find your self-care routine-tips for busy moms](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-find-your-self-care-routine/) - I used to have a pretty good self-care routine. That is, before I had kids. I would take care of my body, and my mind, read tons of books, educate myself on cultural novelties, see friends regularly and even use a day cream, a night cream and an eye cream: daily! And here I am - [How to start your first garden](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-start-your-first-garden/) - It's been a while since I wanted to start a garden, a real one, with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and strawberries. I was imagining getting up in the morning and picking up fresh fruits with my daughters for breakfast. I know, I'm imagining a tv commercial, but I can't help it, I still want us to - [Why you should go camping with kids](https://joannaanastasia.com/why-you-should-go-camping-with-kids/) - Believe it or not, I'm no camping lover. I'm a city girl, who loves her comfort and hates bugs and public washrooms. Between you and me, my definition of perfect family vacation is in the hotel by the sea! Why then I state that you should go camping with kids ? Because I believe that - [How I changed from borderline bulimic to self- accepting and happy.](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-i-changed-from-borderline-bulimic-to-self-accepting-and-happy/) - This is my personal story and an explanation why positive body image issues are important for me now. And why I stress so much the importance of raising girls free from self objectification and body insecurities. There was a time when I didn't think about positive body image at all, and instead I felt ashamed - [3 ways to save time during the school year](https://joannaanastasia.com/3-ways-save-time-school-year/) - It's been four months now since Lili started school and I must say, what a learning curve it has been! 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And these cookies are best when dipped in - [How to make electric fireplace look real](https://joannaanastasia.com/make-electric-fireplace-look-real/) - Winter is here, there's no doubt about that. The days are shorter, sweater weather is in full swing and snow is slowly starting to fall. Some may rejoice, but for me it means one thing: it's freezing outside so the sozy up season is starting! And what feels more cozy than curling up with a - [New Christmas Printables](https://joannaanastasia.com/christmas-printables/) - If you follow my blog for a while now then you know that I just love printables. I love pinning them on Pinterest, I love printing seasonal decor printables, I love the printable tags and printable activities for kids, and I just love printable quote prints. I love how easy and cheap seasonal decor is - [Kicking off the holiday season](https://joannaanastasia.com/kicking-off-holiday-season/) - Cheers to the holidays! My favourite season is finally here, and this means hosting, gathering and entertaining! Also, all the yummy food, sparkly dresses and Christmas music! Though truth to be told, I haven't been hosting much since we had our second daughter.. and she is four years old now.. You're wondering why? Well, cooking - [Kitchen makeover reveal](https://joannaanastasia.com/kitchen-makeover-reveal/) - Here's a little secret: if I follow my heart it always leads me to the fridge! Because quite frankly, the kitchen is the true heart of our home! And any healthy breakfast, yummy snack or amazing Holiday feast, they always start right here: in the kitchen. Just like my daughter's first cooking lessons: the art - [Pink coat three ways](https://joannaanastasia.com/pink-coat-three-ways/) - Style after kids is like a circus spectacle; a lot od balancing and a lot of behind the scenes effort. Because while spending lots of time on self-care before kids was what used to be natural, life with kids means that you have approximately 10 minutes to take a shower, do your hair and makeup, - [Hello Holliday is here!](https://joannaanastasia.com/hello-holliday-is-here/) - The Holliday countdown is finally on and what better way to get in the mood then by getting inspired by real life bloggers festive ideas? The Hello Holliday lookbook 2017 is finally here! I can't even describe how amazing this issue is, and how inspired I feel by all these amazing creatives I got a - [The best vegetarian chili](https://joannaanastasia.com/best-vegetarian-chili/) - One of the best dishes for cold and windy November evenings is chilli : it warms up and comforts like nothing else really! And one of my favourite recipes is this vegetarian chili! It has lots of texture and plenty of taste, leaves you full and satisfied and is perfect for meatless Mondays! Not to - [How I fight eczema](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-i-fight-eczema/) - Be good to your skin, as it's the only thing that you’ll wear every day for the rest of your life. Since I was a teen I struggled with eczema breakouts: sometimes it would start in the fall, after a cold and windy day outside without mittens, and sometimes it would happen after me rushing - [Apple crumble squares](https://joannaanastasia.com/apple-crumble-squares/) - “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables As my favourite book character, Anne , me too I believe that October is a beautiful month, full of it's own colours and flavours! And every October I rediscover my passion for baking and home making, and this - [Fall printable](https://joannaanastasia.com/fall-printable/) - Fall is officially here and so I have made a new fall printable for those of you who love switching seasonal prints around the house just like I do! After all, home is where life happens, and I just love to wake up to a different print every season of the year. I know, i't - [Pumpkin cheesecake brownies](https://joannaanastasia.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-brownies/) - Like every fall, pumpkin spice everything takes over the world, and I couldn't help but share this amazing Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie recipe with you, along side a group of my favorite blogging friends! From pull apart pumpkin cinnamon rolls, to a healthy pumpkin spice snack, we got you covered! You'll find all the recipes - [Apple & peach chunky compote](https://joannaanastasia.com/apple-peach-chunky-compote/) - Every year, as soon as the days start feeling as bit chillier and the fall starts peaking inn, we go apple picking with the family! And every year we end up with way too many apples! So this year, I decided to make something more than just a cake, something that I could pop in - [Crisp air adventures with kids](https://joannaanastasia.com/crisp-air-adventures-kids/) - I believe that childhood is for exploring the world, enjoying the outside and breathing in fresh air, whenever it's possible. And in our Canadian climate this means embracing the cooler weather more often and making the most of it! And so crisp air adventures are what we usually do! This summer, me and my family - [Makeover sneak peek](https://joannaanastasia.com/makeovers-sneak-peek/) - I couldn't be more exited about the changes coming together here at out small city cottage! As you all know, I love improving out tiny home and making it more cozy, practical and comfortable, and so I have partnered up with Leon's furniture again this year for a two exiting makeovers! Firstly, our small playroom - [Kitchen print to print at home](https://joannaanastasia.com/kitchen-print-print-home/) - If you follow me for a while now then you know that I just love styling and redecorating my home! So no surprise, I'm working on two secret makeovers now, and one of them involves my kitchen! I won't tell you any more for now, but I will share with you my new print that - [Why you need a ballerina skirt](https://joannaanastasia.com/need-ballerina-skirt/) - Since I became a mom I changed my outlook on a lot of things including my body. I understood how truly a amazing our bodied are, and how unimportant are the societies standards of beauty. It took me awhile, but I finally realized that instead of trying to fit my body in to a mold - [Double standards in parenting: moms versus dads.](https://joannaanastasia.com/double-standards-moms-versus-dads/) - Let's talk about the elephant in the room, shall we? The double parenting standards, moms versus dads comparisons and the social expectations. Lately, while talking with my mom friends, we often get back on the same topic; the struggle of working/caring for our kids and the distribution of responsibilities with our spouses. Now, before I - [Shopping for the right swimwear](https://joannaanastasia.com/shopping-for-the-right-swimwear/) - Summer beach days are what I live for and what gives me energy for the ordinary days. Kids playing happily in the sand and splashing by the shore, the calming sound of waves and the sand in my toes are all that I dream about during the long winter months! Nevertheless, I used to dread shopping - [Best home made body scrubs](https://joannaanastasia.com/best-home-made-body-scrubs/) - If there's one thing that I do every year in the beginning of summer, in order to prepare myself for the beach season, is making home made body scrubs. Since I believe every body is a beach body, I think that all we really need in order to feel good at the beach is a - [One trick that makes travel with kids easier](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-trick-that-makes-travel-with-kids-easier/) - If you have been following me for a while then you know that I love travelling with my kids. Just this year we went together to Cuba, Poland and lastly on a week of a road trip around the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec. And while I'm the first to admit that it's not always easy, - [No churn mango ice cream](https://joannaanastasia.com/no-churn-mango-ice-cream/) - Clearly I'm obsessed with home made ice cream, there's no doubt about that! Summer days are just better with ice cream around. And there's no doubt that these mango no churn ice cream are so much better then the store bought one! I remember the very first time I tried mango ice cream in the - [How to deal with dry summer skin](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-deal-with-dry-summer-skin/) - Summer is the time of days spent in the sun and on the beach, constant exposure to wind, sand and light. And not surprisingly, I find that mine, and my kids skin is as dry if not drier during the summer months as during the winter! On top of our regular, super sensitive, and slightly - [3 tips for choosing the best off white paint](https://joannaanastasia.com/3-tips-for-choosing-the-best-off-white-paint/) - We all know that a colour can make or break the room. It can add depth, character and light, or it can make a space look drab and uninviting. And I believe there are no ugly colours, its only about a good fit! So ever since I did my living room makeover last year, I - [When we fail in motherhood](https://joannaanastasia.com/when-we-fail-in-motherhood-2/) - Some days we make magic happen: we cuddle our kids, soothe their boo-boos, listen and encourage them. We smile at their silliness and we calmly respond to their demands. Some days you and me, we are simply best moms on earth. But then there are days, when we fail completely and miserably in mothering . - [Strawberry rhubarb no churn ice cream](https://joannaanastasia.com/strawberry-rhubarb-no-churn-ice-cream/) - My favourite season is finally here: fresh strawberries and rhubarb growing in my garden! So to celebrate it, I came up with a perfect recipe for you: a no churn, 4 ingredient Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream- and one of the best ice cream I ever had to be honest! And with the rhubarb season being - [Why your kids will love Cars 3](https://joannaanastasia.com/kids-will-love-cars-3/) - I always wanted to raise girls who are equally girly and tomboyish, girls who'd love Princess as much as they'd love Cars. Girls who are strong, courageous and who would never believe that girls don't do certain things. And I really think that it's all about what we encourage our kids to play with and - [Clothes that little girls like](https://joannaanastasia.com/clothes-that-girls-like/) - Little girls want to move and dance and run, and they need to feel comfortable in their clothes! And the little girls that I know, they also love colours and little animals, sweet and fun patterns and of course, their favourite characters on their clothes. Believe me, I tried dressing my daughters in trendy grey, - [Nutella banana granola bars](https://joannaanastasia.com/nutella-banana-granola-bars/) - Every spring I wake up one day, and decide it's enough: enough of artificial sugar, enough of comfort food on repeat, and enough of store-bought snacs! And this year is no different: last week, when the sun have finally appeared, an first tiny leaves started blooming, I realized it's time to get back on track, - [Orange juice for the win](https://joannaanastasia.com/orange-juice-win/) - As a busy working from home mom, I know very well the struggle of keeping a healthy lifestyle! Some days it's just so difficult, between the laundry and cleaning and the kids who are always hungry or thirsty, we just tend to give in to these unhealthy habits, am I right? And with the summer weather - [10 tips to raise self-driven girls](https://joannaanastasia.com/10-tips-to-raise-self-driven-girls/) - Recently I've met this self-driven, beautiful and successful women, a real girl boss, and while talking to her, she said lowering her voice that she is a feminist. And then she looked around to see if anyone listened. I just smiled and said that she doesn't need to worry about words around me, because I - [Embrace the mess](https://joannaanastasia.com/embrace-the-mess/) - Motherhood is full of the mess. It's learning that things don't go as planned. It's realizing that the only control in life we have is over our own reactions, and nothing else. It's realizing that we can't control our kids or force them to do anything they really don't want to do. It's learning to - [Spring looks for less](https://joannaanastasia.com/spring-looks-less/) - Spring is finally here! And for us living in Canada it finally means we can switch those winter boots for a cute pair of peep toes and big furry coats for light bomber jackets! Though to be honest, fashion was something I disliked since having babies: I didn't fit in the "perfect body" standards, suddenly - [Free eBook "Cook Bake & Be happy!"](https://joannaanastasia.com/free-ebook-cook-bake-be-happy/) - Soon it will be two years that I blog, and what a better way to celebrate than to offer a free eBook, right? I've put together my most popular and widely repined recipes and kid activities, for you to enjoy in one pretty, downloadable and free eBook! This slightly kitschy title "Cook, Bake an Be - [Easter surprise craft & printable](https://joannaanastasia.com/easter-surprise-craft-printable/) - There's so many reasons to be exited for spring and Easter! There's the gorgeous spring weather that finally let's us explore nature and the outdoors, the traditional egg painting and the egg hunting with kids. Then there are Easter family gatherings and last but not the least, new Amazon's award winning children's series springtime special, - [Mushroom & ricotta creamy green pasta](https://joannaanastasia.com/mushroom-ricotta-creamy-green-pasta/) - If, like me, you're tired of fancy and complicated holiday cooking, and you need something simple yet comforting, you'll love this simple mushroom & ricotta creamy green pasta! It's super fast, easy and satisfying ! Great choice for one of this nights when you don't really feel like cooking but a frozen pizza is still - [Family-bonding board game](https://joannaanastasia.com/family-bonding-board-game/) - Let me start from the beginning, and explain why this board game is actually a bonding family game and why it's so special for me and my family. So two weeks ago, I've learned that an average Canadian family spends a total of 14% of their time at home together! Now if you think about - [Free prints for coffee lovers](https://joannaanastasia.com/free-prints-for-coffee-lovers/) - I'm a coffee lover aka an obsessed and addicted mombie ( commonly known as a tired mom-zombie), and I'm not ashamed to admit it! Actually I love my coffee so much, that I have made these two prints for my home, that you can download and print at home for yourself too! Because let's be - [How I teach my kids tolerance](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-i-teach-my-kids-tolerance/) - While me and my family, we live in a big city, in our every day actions we still live mostly in our small circle of family and friends. And they are all a lot like us, white Caucasians celebrating Christmas and Halloween, wearing similar clothing and with pretty similar cultural and educational background. But - [Can you afford a spring adventure?](https://joannaanastasia.com/can-you-afford-a-spring-adventure/) - I believe the beginning of spring is the time for adventure, exploring new places, and leaving the coziness of home. It's the time for discovering the outdoors once again, enjoying the fresh air, and reconnecting with nature! Except that in Canada, spring comes late and often teases everyone for a couple of weeks with sunshine, - [Feeling better from the inside out](https://joannaanastasia.com/feeling-better-from-the-inside-out/) - “Our bodies are our gardens to which our wills are gardeners.” ― William Shakespeare Centuries have passed and this quote is as accurate as ever before! And in our busy modern lifestyle, being a gardener to our inner garden is one of our biggest daily challenges! Because while we try to take care of our - [Chicken zaatar pizza](https://joannaanastasia.com/chicken-zaatar-pizza/) - Recently I have been obsessed with zaatar! I've been adding it almost everywhere, and ended up discovering the most delicious Chicken zaatar pizza ever! And believe me, it's not an exaggeration! And if you still don't know zaatar, then all you need to know is that it's a middle eastern herb blend made of dried - [Everyday moments of happiness](https://joannaanastasia.com/everyday-moments-happiness/) - I believe in the beauty of the simple everyday moments. I really think that instead of searching for happiness far away, sometimes we just need to look around us with gratitude. And while life is full of ups and downs, and my life with young kids is definitively far from picture perfect, our happiness is - [Easy matcha brownies](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-matcha-brownies/) - I'm a huge fan of brownies, and I think there's nothing better for warming up on the cold winter day, then indulging a little in a chocolaty and comforting brownie slice, accompanied by your favorite hot mug of tea. And recently I discovered matcha green tea, with its distinctive taste and amazing health benefits. So - [DIY calligraphy coffee mug](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-calligraphy-coffee-mug/) - "All you need is love and a cup of coffee" Are you a coffee lover like I am? Would you like to have a new coffee mug every month? I know I do! And with each season kicking in, I automatically feel the need for an adequate and new coffee mug. I'd love to have - [Valentine's day ideas that you can really make with your kids](https://joannaanastasia.com/valentines-day-ideas/) - Valentine's day is just around the corner, and it means that Pinterest is flooded with cute and perfect ideas to keep everyone occupied! If you're single, you might be organizing a Galentine party, if you're dating it's time for a super romantic get-together, and if you're a mom it means that you'll be cutting out - [Winter pastel birthday party](https://joannaanastasia.com/winter-pastel-birthday-party/) - While celebrating Lili's 5th birthday, I felt stronger than ever before how "the days are long but the years are short". I just couldn't stop thinking about all of the birthday parties I made so far, for this not-so-little-any-more girl of mine. The first, over the top, with a hundred or so home-made cupcakes and - [How to organize kid's shared bedroom](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-organize-kids-shared-bedroom/) - I believe that when young children share one bedroom, they become closer together. Though sometimes the space is so small that it seems challenging to transform it in to a bedroom for two! But after almost two years of my two daughters sharing one tiny room, I have learned some tricks to make it work! - [Overnight maple chia oats](https://joannaanastasia.com/overnight-maple-chia-oats/) - You know what I love about Mondays? The overnight maple oatmeal chia pudding waiting for me in the fridge! It's my secret for those busy mornings when everyone slept a bit too long and nobody is in the good mood. And since it's both a heathy and easy breakfast, as a super yummy one, I - [Free winter prints to print at home](https://joannaanastasia.com/free-winter-prints-print-home/) - You might not now it, but I really love changing decor around my home, and I love updating prints and pillows above all! I just feel like every time I do so, my entire home looks different, and I feel much better in the space that changes with the seasons. And since I really love - [Hearty healthy shakshuka](https://joannaanastasia.com/hearty-healthy-shakshuka/) - New Year calls for fresh starts. And while I don't believe in drastic change, I think that a slight amelioration is just what we might all need. So for me, it's getting back on track with my three healthy, feeling and all vegetarian dinners per week. Though between you and me, I hope to add - [3 things you didn't know about cork bags](https://joannaanastasia.com/3-things-you-didnt-know-about-cork-bags/) - Recently I was finding myself in front of my closet full of clothes and accessories, with an overwhelming feeling to have nothing to wear. A closet full of items bought on sale and online, without trying them on, of spontaneous finds and of trendy yet already out of style pieces. A wardrobe full of bad - [Parenting tips versus parenting intuition](https://joannaanastasia.com/parenting-tips-versus-parenting-intuition/) - We live in a society that dreams about constant improvement and growth, in a society where efficiency has become the measure of success. Parenting has become a wildly discussed subject and parenting advises are often in line with this approach of the efficiency, statistics growth and passing developmental stages faster and better! When my girls where babies, - [How to transform your bedroom for guests](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-transform-your-bedroom-for-guests/) - We live quite far from many of our family members, and so every month or two we have a visitor coming over for a couple of nights. Our home is rather small, and there's no real guest room to host our guests, so sometimes we'd simply prepare our own bedroom for them to sleep in! - [Bedroom makeover](https://joannaanastasia.com/bedroom-makeover/) - Bedroom. One of the most important pieces at home! Back in my twenties, I used to study in my bed as a student, and have always had a huge mess of laundry there. Then, as a new mom, my bedroom was buried underneath the pile of baby clothes, diapers and more laundry. Oh, and pacifiers - [Easy DIY advent calendar](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-diy-advent-calendar/) - I always wanted to make my own advent calendar. I loved the idea of counting down to Christmas with kids, of building up the excitement and adding a bit of magic do dark and cold winter mornings. But I couldn't imagine myself sewing up 24 little bags or buying a ton of small and useless - [Christmas living room makover](https://joannaanastasia.com/christmas-living-room-makover/) - As much as I love Christmas - I'm the first one to sing Christmas songs, and I don't even get a tiny bit annoyed with festive decor just after Halloween - I also believe that Christmas is more than just a big Christmas tree and gift shopping. I believe that it's simply about being close - [Peppermint and white chocolate sugar cookie](https://joannaanastasia.com/peppermint-and-white-chocolate-sugar-cookie/) - Who doesn't like some delicious festive cookies to munch on, while dressing up the Christmas tree? Or organizing a cookie swap party? Or gifting friends and family with a batch of home-made goodness? Nobody, right? So today I have these Peppermint and White Chocolate Sugar Cookie recipe for you, perfect for all of the above! - [DIY wrapping paper](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-wrapping-paper/) - While I'm not always a DIY busy bee, I usually tend to get more crafty for the holidays! Of course I know that Christmas can be very busy , but for me it's the excuse to actually slow down and craft a little more with my daughters. Because I really enjoy starting the preparation early, keeping - [Gift wrapping station](https://joannaanastasia.com/gift-wrapping-station/) - One of the little things that eases up my holiday stress in making sure that all of my wrapping papers are all in one place and ready to be used! That's why every year I try to set myself a gift wrapping station! It's a real life saver during the busy holiday season! And one - [Waiting for The Gingerbread Cake](https://joannaanastasia.com/waiting-gingerbread-cake/) - One of my most important family traditions that I want to pass on my kids, is the importance of festive food that you do only for the special occasions and the holidays. So every year for Christmas I bake the traditional Polish cake: Piernink. And every year right before Christmas Eve, my daughters and I - [No bake chocolate cheesecake](https://joannaanastasia.com/no-bake-chocolate-cheesecake/) - Festive gatherings call for delicious desserts, and what's better than a rich chocolate cheesecake with a pecan crust, a dollop of whipped cream, and a topping of chocolate fudge cookie and a peppermint candy? I can't imagine anything better than this! And, you'll love the fact that this treat is actuality an easy to put - [Boho gift guide](https://joannaanastasia.com/boho-gift-guide/) - What you might not know about me, is that I have a bohemian soul. Seriously, I love all off the ethnic inspiration, the vibrant colors and the rich textures, and so this Christmas season I decided to help you with your Christmas shopping by creating this little boho gift guide. Because,I believe that the perfect - [Winter gallery wall](https://joannaanastasia.com/winter-gallery-wall/) - I strongly believe that Christmas decorating doesn't have to be over the top expensive nor difficult! And I think that one of the easiest ways to add interest to any room, is by simply adding some new and fresh prints to the gallery wall and transforming it in to a winter gallery wall! And I - [Mommy and me party outfits on a budget](https://joannaanastasia.com/mommy-and-me-party-outfits-on-a-budget/) - December for our family means family gatherings, Christmas parties and festive dinners! So many special occasions to dress up! And lately, I just love it when both my daughters and me, we mach together with coordinated outfits! But since I think it's really important to stay budget savvy at this time of a year, I - [How to make a small space feel bigger](https://joannaanastasia.com/make-small-space-feel-bigger/) - We live in a rather small house. As soon as you get in, there's a small entry way and the kids playroom is just on the right, and the living room on the left. And our entry way space, aside of being boring, used to be such a mess. But lately, I was craving change, - [Stocking stuffers for entire family](https://joannaanastasia.com/stocking-stuffers-entire-family/) - Every year it's the same struggle: the Christmas shopping! While some love any excuse to spend money and shop, for others it's manly stress and trouble. And the socking stuffers tend to be one of the most difficult to shop for. Especially if you want to stay in a budget! But while I'm usually in - [How to teach kids to share](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-teach-kids-to-share/) - I really believe that teaching kids to share is also encouraging them to help each other and cooperate. That in fact, it's about teaching them to work together, to play together and to respect each other. And it's also helping them to figure out how to fight and how to make up after. And that - [Beautiful quilts for everyday use](https://joannaanastasia.com/beautiful-quilts-for-everyday-use/) - When I was little I had a friend whose mother was making beautiful quilts and patchworks. I remember that I always wanted one, but I was too shy to ask. And although my taste have slightly changed (I remember that the quilt that I really loved back then, was red, green and blue with lots - [Easy homeschooling with kindergarten toolkit](https://joannaanastasia.com/kindergarten-toolkit-easy-homeschooling/) - For a while now I was looking for a complete method to homeschool my daughter Lili. Unlike many homeschooling parents, I teach her only half time. Our situation is quite special, with me raising my kids bilingually, and them being at daycare only halt time. But whatever is the reason for parents to homeschool, whether - [Little girls jewelry box & CHARM IT! first bracelet](https://joannaanastasia.com/little-girls-jewelry-box-charm-first-bracelet/) - Here is a fun little project inspired by my daughter Lili : a little girls jewelry box & CHARM IT! first bracelet, that was the reason for which we decided that we needed one in the first place. You see, in my parenting philosophy girls should have the freedom to be as girly or as - [Deli style, garlic roasted pork sandwich](https://joannaanastasia.com/deli-style-garlick-roasted-pork-sandwich/) - Did you ever wonder how to save yourself time and money while cooking? I did, plenty of times. So one of the answers that I came up with, is to cook once and eat twice. And with this garlic roasted pork, you'll have a super easy to prepare, yet ultra comforting dinner one night, and - [The story behind two girl's knitting passion](https://joannaanastasia.com/story-behind-two-girls-knitting-passion/) - It's been a while since I wanted to share this particular passion of mine with you: Etsy. Yes, I'm an Etsy addictive: I love that you can find so many creative people who put their talents in to life in one place. 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This is, - ["A fish in foreign waters " book review](https://joannaanastasia.com/a-fish-in-foreign-waters-book-review/) - When children's books author Laura Caputo-Wickham asked me to review her newest book, I got really exited. You see, this book was written for bilingual children! And as you probably know, I'm raising my kids bilingually ( you can read about it here and here). And even though here where we live ( Montreal, Canada) - [Harvest quinoa salad](https://joannaanastasia.com/harvest-quinoa-salad/) - This is one extremely satisfying harvest quinoa salad, that also happens to be a very healthy vegetarian meal! Made with grilled (or slow roasted) fall veggies, Parmesan cheese, red quinoa and sweet balsamic vinegar, satisfies even the pinkest of eaters! Since I discovered GoGoQuinoa earlier this summer, quinoa salads have been my go-to vegetarian dinner. - [5 reasons why your child needs merino wool clothing](https://joannaanastasia.com/5-reasons-why-your-child-needs-merino-wool-clothing/) - I discovered merino wool 5 years ago when I was in New Zealand with my at-the-time fiancé ( now hubby). We spend almost 4 months in that amazing place, hiking, exploring and having the best time in our lives. That is, until our daughters came along, because obviously the best fun ever is being a - [How to turn your handwriting in to a personalized necklace](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-turn-your-handwriting-in-to-a-personalized-necklace/) - If you know me just a tiny little bit, then you know that I love jewelry. I have been collecting necklaces, earring, bracelets and rings for the last 20 years (yes, you got that right, I'm 31 now, so basically I got this need to sparkle since I was like 11). I always have at - [Whimsical dolls for imaginative girls](https://joannaanastasia.com/whimsical-dolls/) - A couple of weeks ago I started to look for a gift for my daughters 4th birthday. Even though she was born in December, this year I decided to give her my gift ahead of time. You see, between Christmas with my family, Christmas with my hubby's family, her birthday party, and the European tradition - [Salted Carmel Mocha](https://joannaanastasia.com/salted-carmel-mocha/) - I'm a born homemaker and a huge coffee lover. Whenever I move in to a new place, before even everything is unpacked, I hang art on the walls and I light candles so the space would smell like home. And, as a WAHM, making our house a home is even more important to me then - [Shop small gift guide](https://joannaanastasia.com/shop-small-gift-guide/) - I've searched for weeks to bring to you this ultimate, shop small gift guide. 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My kids have outgrown their clothes, and as with each change of season, I see it more clearly how much they have changed and grown. And it means that as every fall, it's shopping time. But finding fall style on a budget isn't always easy for me. I - [What to do when your child has nightmares](https://joannaanastasia.com/what-to-do-when-your-child-has-nightmares/) - We all know that real happiness for a parent, is nothing more than a child that falls easily asleep, and stays a sleep all night! And so once the baby phase have passed, I thought that the sleep issues are over. But my both daughters have very vivid imagination, which is amazing during their play - [Staying healthy this fall](https://joannaanastasia.com/staying-healthy-fall/) - Every year, fall comes and so does the flu and cold. Every year it's the same story of a very sick family and a mom who just can't handle it anymore. 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I knew, that I'm doing something wrong, that kids just don't turn bad - [Tiramisu no churn ice cream](https://joannaanastasia.com/tiramisu-no-churn-ice-cream/) - I guess it's official now, I'm totally and completely addicted to making home-made ice cream, and these tiramisu no-churn ice cream are nothing short from perfection! And after making ice cream all summer long, I think that I should seriously consider openig an ice-cream boutique one day! Especially since summer is slowly reaching towards the - [Bedtime...I'll miss you one day](https://joannaanastasia.com/bedtime-ill-miss-one-day/) - Today's guest is sharing her honest perspective on daily mom struggles- bedtime routine with her boys! And I'm sure that many mamas can relate! Hi! My name is Danielle and I am thrilled to be sharing a topic that's close to my heart, here with all of Joanna's readers : motherhood & bedtime! 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Because summer is for enjoying the outdoor living and meeting - [Chocolate peanut healthy energy balls](https://joannaanastasia.com/chocolate-peanut-energy-balls/) - Are these little bites of chocolate peanut energy balls packed with oatmeal, chia seeds and almond meal ? Yes! Are they amazingly chocolaty ? Yes! Are they full of natural peanut butter and healthy proteins ? Oh yes! Are they soft yet crunchy? Double yes! I could probably go on and on about how I - [Blubbery lemon ice cream](https://joannaanastasia.com/blubbery-lemon-ice-cream/) - It had to happen, I just had to try making ice cream again, and what I came up with are these blueberry lemon ice cream! I think that making my own ice cream is my new addiction, right next to coffee and Netflix! 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So I walked - [Dripping ganache birthday cake](https://joannaanastasia.com/birthday-cake/) - One of my early childhood memories is my mom preparing pink icing for my fourth birthday party. I don't really remember the party itself, nor the cake, but I do remember this icing. So this year, preparing my girls combined birthday party, I decided that I'd like them to remember at least the icing. But - [How to fight the winter blues](https://joannaanastasia.com/fight-winter-blues/) - Before I moved to Montreal I used to actually like winter, but now, after another long, icy and apparently newer-ending winter, I'm fighting with the winter blues. I know I'm not the only one. My cats gained weight and started to fight with each other out of boredom. One of them actually tries to still - [Are we the worst parents ever](https://joannaanastasia.com/worst-parents-ever/) - After reading the editorial letter in the February issue of Today's Parents Magazine, and a great article following it, I got thinking about other sources of our collective anxieties as parents, then the onces stated by Sasha Emmons. The article was describing our generation as anxious, over involved parents, who are constantly comparing their children - [Teaching kids how to recycle and reuse](https://joannaanastasia.com/teaching-kids-how-to-recycle-and-reuse/) - We all recycle paper and plastic and glass in our homes. We all know how important it is to reduce the waste and reuse old objects. Thanks to my city's initiative I even do compost. But I realized that my kids don't really understand the very essence of recycling nor they understand why we do - [Warm lentil pumpkin quinoa bowl](https://joannaanastasia.com/warm-lentil-pumpkin-quinoa-bowl/) - This warm lentil bowl is really amazing! It's so amazing that my two kids under the age of four wanted more! And my meat loving hubby loved it! And ever since I decided to start cooking vegetarian dishes at least three times a week, we started to save more money, eat more responsibly, and we - [How to be a more patient parent](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-be-a-more-patient-parent/) - If there's one thing that I struggle with a lot, its patients. Generally speaking, I'm someone who reacts fast, and expects the same from others. Now, I know that some people need to think more before reacting (and in many situations its actually better than my nonchalant spontaneity) but if you have kids then you - [Valentine's day card, that your child can make on its own!](https://joannaanastasia.com/valentines-day-card-that-your-child-can-make-on-its-own/) - Valentine's day is approaching, and I know you're hungry for new ideas! Remember how I was writing about paying attention to not overstimulate our kids? And guided crafting was one of the things to look at? So, I'm happy to say, that this craft is equally a fruit of unguided creativity, and of a guided - [Valentines salt dough craft two ways](https://joannaanastasia.com/valentines-salt-dough-craft-two-ways/) - You might not know it, but making a valentines salt dough craft is a very satisfying activity. First, the pleasure of making a toy from scratch ( littearaly ), second, playing with it's soft texture, and third creating vimiscal valentines craft that'll decorate you or your place :). You see, I love to show to - [The best homemade granola bars](https://joannaanastasia.com/best-homemade-granola-bars/) - Sometimes all you need is a healthy yet delicious snack, something to give you energy and keep you going. Granola bar is a perfect choice, but it's usually full of artificial sugars and fats, plus it's not that economic at all. Unless it's home made! And can you believe me when I'll tell you that - [How not to raise overstimulated kids.](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-not-to-raise-overstimulated-kids/) - As parents, we just want what's best for our kids. We heard so many times, that we should keep our children occupied and stimulated. And if we have kids who we see as very active, never calm, and never sitting still, then we might feel as occupying them more is the best solution. But it's - [Creamy, cheesy garlic & herb pasta](https://joannaanastasia.com/creamy-cheesy-garlic-herb-pasta/) - If I had to choose just one pasta recipe to make, that would be this Creamy, cheesy garlic & herb pasta! It's just so good! Really cheesy and creamy, with a strong garlic note, and a whole bunch of herb freshness! And, my secret ingredient: fennel! Yes, fennel, once cooked, adds sweetness and taste to - [Black quinoa and sweet potato creamy soup](https://joannaanastasia.com/quinoa-sweet-potato-creamy-soup/) - Believe me or not, but this black quinoa and sweet potato creamy soup is one of my best cooking creations ever! And can you imagine, that a year ago I didn't even know what quinoa is? Well, I can't believe it, because I love this little grain so much right now! It's perfect to for - [Mini double chocolate ricotta cheesecakes](https://joannaanastasia.com/duble-chocolate-mini-ricotta-cheesecakes/) - Whenever you are looking for a new recipe to entertain this holiday season, or you'd just like to make a comforting weekend dessert, these mini double chocolate ricotta cheesecakes are a sure success ! They are fabulously rich, moist and chocolaty, without being complicated or long to prepare ( my favourite kind of dessert is - [Organize your emotional life](https://joannaanastasia.com/organize-your-emotional-life/) - Forget about the drawers, closets and hallways. There's something that's much more important, and it's your emotional life. If you feel unhappy in your routine, drained emotionally by people around you, and lost in your life, then it's time to rethink and reevaluate, it's time to organize your emotional life. Of course, it's not as - [Realistic New Years resolutions](https://joannaanastasia.com/realistic-new-years-resolutions/) - I don't know how about you, but every year I have this impressing list of New Years resolutions. And usually I ditch them all after a week or so. Last year I was pregnant and still naive. I hoped that being a grown-up that I was then (expecting my second baby here!) I'll be able - [Chocolate peanut butter gingerbread shake](https://joannaanastasia.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-gingerbread-shake/) - I believe in balance in life, and that's why some days, all I need is a little over-the-top festive treat: like this Chocolate Peanut Butter Gingerbread Shake! I'm a sucker for anything gingerbread and even bigger one for peanut butter, so obviously I needed to try these two together! And guess what: they are made - [Green ratatouille](https://joannaanastasia.com/green-ratatouille/) - I love ratatouille, and this green ratatouille is my new favourite one! Perfect for busy nights, or the days when you just feel like eating something nurturing, heathy and delicious. While kale is a well-known superfood, Edame is full of proteins, fibre and micro elements. Paired with zucchinis, eggplant and peppers, and spiced with garlic - [How to raise grateful kids](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-raise-grateful-kids/) - With Christmas around he corner I ask myself if my children will appreciate their gifts or will they ask for more and more, and cry because Santa brought the wrong doll? I'm always scared of spoiling my children, because I belive that being spoiled, ungrateful and unappreciative actually makes kids unhappy, unsatisfied and unsensitive. I - [The best sugar cookies ever.](https://joannaanastasia.com/best-sugar-cookies-ever/) - These sugar cookies are my favourite cookies ever: melting in your mouth, buttery, really perfect! They are easy to make, easy to freeze and they make for a perfect DIY Christmas gift once packed! When I was little we used to make these cookies, and hang them on a Christmas tree with other hand made - [Olive oil chocolate cake](https://joannaanastasia.com/olive-oil-chocolate-cake/) - I love chocolate cakes, and I love cake for breakfast, and this is just the right type of cake to have with your morning coffee or tea! It's not overly sweet, just really delicious and chocolaty, if you know what I mean! This is one sophisticated, dense and moist chocolate cake that not only adults, - [Recycled cardboard Christmas tree: easy winter craft](https://joannaanastasia.com/recycled-cardboard-christmas-tree-easy-winter-craft/) - When the first snow appeared out the window we decided that it was about time for a winter craft. Because homeschooling isn't only about letters and numbers, but also about fine mother skills, creativity and simply having fun together ( and making mess, just wait and see!). This little winter craft is really fun for - [Worksheets for building body confidence and self acceptance](https://joannaanastasia.com/worksheets-for-building-body-confidence/) - Toady is very special for me. You know how important positive body image is for me, how I'm doing everything that I can, to raise confident and happy-in-their-own-skin daughters, and how I had to fight form my own body confidence and body positive attitude. So I prepared these free worksheets for you, to help you - [Creamy green soup](https://joannaanastasia.com/creamy-green-soup/) - One of my favourite fast dinners is a soup and a Quiche combo. Or soup and pizza. Especially if it's the second option, I serve the soup before the pizza, and make sure that it's loaded with veggie goodness. Like this creamy green soup: it's so yummy, yet so healthy. My kids are fairly good - [Rustic home made bread](https://joannaanastasia.com/rustic-home-made-bread/) - I always wanted to make bread at home, but never thought I could really pull it off. I mean, its bread, made from yeast, and that's probably something very complicated and difficult, right? Well, I was wrong! Bread making is actually one of the easiest things I've ever done! And this recipe is perfect for - [Montessori homeschool: letter tracing with paint.](https://joannaanastasia.com/montessori-homeschool-letter-tracing/) - It's been over two months now since I decided to start our part-time home preschool. Although my daughter didn't really realise that there's something new going on, since we would always paint and craft on the days when she's staying with me at home. The only difference now, is that we paint and craft including - [Sweet potato and beans vegetarian tacos](https://joannaanastasia.com/sweet-potato-and-beans-vegetarian-tacos/) - Everyone loves tacos, but now everyone is crazy about a vegetarian dinner! Well, these sweet potato and beans vegetarian tacos are so full of flavor that even the meat lover will be pleased! And they make a perfect busy weekday night dinner, with almost no cooking required! When I first tried them, I was struggling - [Chocolate blondies](https://joannaanastasia.com/chocolate-blondies/) - Sometimes in life you just find yourself with overload of chocolate bars and candies. Like after Halloween. There's option one, eating it all , or another one, which is making a blondie with it. And of course, we love baking at our home, so this is always the option that we prefer! And I love - [Barley leek and cauliflower soup](https://joannaanastasia.com/barley-leek-and-cauliflower-soup/) - Cold weather calls for soup. And I believe that a soup is a perfect solution to a dray, Gary weather, to busy weekday nights, and always sick kids. It warms you up, you can sneak in veggies that your kids won't notice, and requires so little effort on your part! So no wonder that I - [How to prepare a toddler for a new baby](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-prepare-a-toddler-for-a-new-baby/) - I've heard some horror stories about toddlers and new siblings. I've heard a story about this girl that even though she was potty trained she started to poop her pants. Every day. For weeks. I heard a story about this toddler that asked her mom if the baby can be taken back to the hospital. - [Secrets of a Pinterest mom](https://joannaanastasia.com/secrets-of-a-pinterest-mom/) - Couple of days ago I overheard a conversation that made me want to explain something. The conversation in questions was between two moms, around the age of 30 (just like me) with kids under the age of four (same here). It went somewhat like this: Mom n.1: I always pin these activities that I want - [Chocolate cheesecake crumble](https://joannaanastasia.com/chocolate-cheesecake-crumble/) - If you know me a little, then you know that I love chocolate cheesecake. Unfortunate, my hubby doesn't. And being reasonable like I am I'm trying to be, I just can't make a dessert that only me and the kids will eat. But my hubby do loves crumble. So here comes the chocolate cheesecake crumble! - [Montessori homeschool : activities with baking pans](https://joannaanastasia.com/montessori-homeschool-with-baking-pans/) - During our halftime homeschooling adventures, we do a lot of Montessori inspired activities. Usually right after breakfast, still in our pyjamas, we sit at the kitchen table and we take on the letters and the numbers. I want my daughter to feel like we're playing, creating and discovering, so I usually use the playful approach - [Lentil ragout soup](https://joannaanastasia.com/lentil-ragout-soup/) - I believe in soups. Nothing warms you up and comforts your soul on a dark and cold day, like a bowl of a hot soup. And what I really love the most, are meal-soups, chunky and filling. And this lentil ragout soup is exactly what I love the most: very satisfying, full of flavours and - [Overnight oatmeal crumble baked French toast](https://joannaanastasia.com/overnight-oatmeal-crumble-french-toast/) - Do you ever need to feed a crowd? It doesn't happen a lot here, but sometimes I do host a brunch at home. And what's the best way to be a great hostess? I'd say make these overnight oatmeal crumble French toast! It's like dessert for breakfast ! And it won't take too much of - [DIY giant colouring pages](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-giant-colouring-pages/) - Didn't you always want to draw on the wall as a child? I did! And actually once, just before painting the house, my mom did let me draw on the walls. I remember I loved it so much! But obviously I'm not letting my kids to paint on the walls. But recently I came across - [Oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread](https://joannaanastasia.com/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-banana-bread/) - I was craving a chocolate banana bread for weeks,and these oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread bars are a perfect dessert/snack/treat for the colder days! They are filling, comforting and easy to make. You could freeze them, add to your school lunches, or simply serve as a dessert with a cup of milk. Since I never - [Apple chicken roast](https://joannaanastasia.com/apple-chicken-roast/) - The apple chicken roast is an all time favourite of my family. Especially in the fall when everyone feel like comfort food all of the sudden. And you know why everyone loves this recipe? Because this apple roasted chicken, is juicy, tender and a bit sweet, thanks to the apples and maple sirup in which - [Doughnut plum cake](https://joannaanastasia.com/doughnut-plum-cake/) - I always make one plum cake in the fall, and this year you got really lucky, because this doughnut plum cake tastes just like a delicious vanilla doughnut with some home-made jam! But it's not fried, and nobody spend hours making the jam! I played a bit with a classical polish plum cake, and with - [Blueberry quinoa salad](https://joannaanastasia.com/blueberry-quinoa-salad/) - Summer calls for fresh and easy recipes and this blueberry quinoa salad is the best side salad ever! My friend and amazing cook Julia has introduced me to this recipe a couple of weeks ago, and it became our summer staple ever since. It's healthy, colourful and full of flavour! Made with fresh blueberries, summer - [Easy overnight oats](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-overnight-oats/) - Creamy, healthy and so easy to prepare, overnight oats are a perfect busy morning solution! At first when I saw them being made and posted on Pinterest, I didn't really believe in that recipe being simple.. But it is! And so diverse! We already had them made with yoghurt, soya milk, and regular milk, with - [Perfect summer series : strawberry cloud cheesecake](https://joannaanastasia.com/strawberry-cloud-cheesecake/) - I might be slightly addicted to cheesecake, and when you'll try this strawberry cloud cheesecake I'm sure you'll be too. It's so delicate, fluffy, rich and full of flavour ( now you now where the name is coming from)! And it's so easy to make. After we went strawberry picking it was just logical to - [Easy chocolate cheesecake](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-chocolate-cheesecake/) - This chocolate lovers heaven aka easy chocolate cheesecake is so good it's addictive!(consider yourself warned). It's really easy to make too; basically it's an upgraded brownie with a creamy and cheesy chocolate filling, a graham crumbs crust and a dark chocolate ganache decorated with frozen raspberries! I made it one day when I couldn't decide - [Breakfast out of the ordinary](https://joannaanastasia.com/breakfast-out-of-the-ordinary/) - Even though I hate getting up early, then as soon as I'm in the kitchen making my first coffee, I feel like morning is my favourite moment of the day. I love looking at the morning sun soaking the table, and my full of energy kids around it (unless of course they are screaming/whining or - [Caramelized onions & Camembert croutons - easy entertaining at the cottage.](https://joannaanastasia.com/caramelized-onions-camembert-croutons/) - If I could name one thing, that I look forward to from the beginning of spring, it would be leaving the city and inhaling the atmosphere of the lake by the forest. The peace and the calm ( so rare in my everyday life with kids) that I'm hoping for so badly. Did I experienced - [What I want my daughter to learn about beauty](https://joannaanastasia.com/what-i-want-my-daughter-to-learn-about-beauty/) - Before my daughter will go to school and learn that pretty kids are considered better kids, and before she'll join the Disney princesses fans team, I want her to learn that beauty is not the skinny and wide-eyed ideal. That beauty can come in different shapes and colours. And that what's really beautiful is the - [Super moist & really easy banana bread](https://joannaanastasia.com/super-moist-really-easy-banana-bread/) - Here is the thing : I was searching for a perfect and easy banana bread reipie for ever! I lost hope. And then, I tried this. And even though I had only one banana on hand, it turned out perfect! This easy banana bread is comforting, moist inside and crunchy outside, a truly perfect weekend - [The best apple pancakes](https://joannaanastasia.com/apple-pancakes/) - When I was little, these fluffy yet crunchy apple pancakes were my definition of happiness. On lazy weekend mornings my mom used to make them for me, and as soon as they where ready we would eat them still hot, slightly dusted with vanilla sugar. Now, it's my turn to create memories for my daughters, - [Art with babies](https://joannaanastasia.com/art-with-babies/) - I know you've been all waiting for some art with babies ideas, right? For sure I was very impatient to introduce my baby Rose to painting and sculpting :)! But much less egar to deel with the mess that comes with it. So I came up with three art activities that are perfect for a - [Peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie bars](https://joannaanastasia.com/peanut-butter-and-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/) - When I need something comforting, I make these peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie bars. They are soft, moist and so satisfying. And since I switched to natural & no sugar & no fat added peanut butter, it also feels like they are a healthy snack :). And believe me when I say that these - [perfect summer series: ice sensory play ideas](https://joannaanastasia.com/ice-sensory-play/) - It wouldn't be a perfect summer for my kids if they wouldn't get to explore the ice sensory play! What a pleasure it is for a child, to get to play with cold, melting and intriguing material on a hot summer day! Both of my kids ( now 17 months and three and a halth - [The best chocolate cinnamon mud cake](https://joannaanastasia.com/chocolate-cinnamon-mud-cake/) - Here is your next favourite dessert :chocolate cinnamon mud cake! It's dense, it's extremely chocolaty, it's gooey and it has this lovely cinnamon touch to it. So next time you can't decide if you should make a regular chocolate cake or a brownie (oh the tough choices we need to make!) this is exactly what - [No bake summer tart](https://joannaanastasia.com/no-bake-summer-tart/) - If a French tart would fall in love with an American cheesecake then this no bake summer tart would be their baby. It has a sponge cake base and loads of fruits, just like French fruit tart, but instead of fancy and long to make pastry cream, it has this delicious, creamy, whipped cream cheese - [Fruit & yoghurt healthy Popsicles](https://joannaanastasia.com/fruit-yoghurt-healthy-popsicles/) - Recently I've been feeling like the unhealthy habits were taking over my routine (all the grilling and the store bought ice cream are to blame). So I decided that it's time to replace the sugar loaded summer treats with these fruit & yoghurt healthy Popsicles. It's already third time that I've been making them, and - [Fast and easy summer recipes](https://joannaanastasia.com/fast-and-easy-summer-recipes/) - When the weather gets really hot I'm usually completely loosing my interest in cooking. I just don't feel like spending time in the kitchen while it's so hot outside. And honestly, I'd rather play with my girls in the garden, or lay and look at the clouds with them. But unfortunately, I do need to - [The best watermelon salsa chicken tacos](https://joannaanastasia.com/the-best-watermelon-salsa-chicken-tacos/) - If you're looking for new summer recipes, look no further, because this really is the best watermelon salsa chicken tacos ever! With the home made chicken marinade ( really simple) and refreshing watermelon, these healthy tacos will become your new summer favourites ! And isn't the juicy watermelon with fresh chilies and cilantro the very - [Perfect rhubarb sponge cake](https://joannaanastasia.com/perfect-rhubarb-sponge-cake/) - This old fashioned rhubarb cake is incredibly moist, fluffy and spongy! It has perfect balance of flavoured and is truly addictive. It's my mothers old recipe (it also works great with strawberries or prunes), a polish summer classic. I know, it dosnt look fancy, but it is my favourite cake ever. And the rhubarb. How - [Perfect summer series : drinks to keep you hydrated and your kids happy](https://joannaanastasia.com/drinks-to-keep-you-hydrated/) - Since we have switched to the summer lifestyle , I have literally to many summer ideas to share with you then the time to type. So I decided to wrap up a Perfect Summer Series for you all to enjoy! ( I know, I know, that's exactly what you've been waiting for). After recently posting - [8 surprising reasons to stop complimenting little girls looks](https://joannaanastasia.com/8-reasons-stop-complimenting-little-girls-looks/) - Little girls are adorable. With their cute dresses, adorable smiles and funny faces that they make. Usually while meeting a little girl,the first thing we see, is how pretty she is. And if she's not pretty (poor little thing, we think), then we usually feel like we should make her feel pretty. So we tell her - [Nan-burgers with Camembert cheese and Caramelized onions](https://joannaanastasia.com/nan-burgers-with-camembert-cheese-and-caramelized-onions/) - If you are anything like me, than you're probably always looking for new and fast dinner ideas, right? Honestly, I'm usually a bit lost in the summer : it's so terribly hot in here that I really don't feel like cooking at all. So there is the grill. But since I'm not a big meet - [How to raise a girl with a positive body image](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-raise-a-girl-with-a-positive-body-image/) - I was asking myself a lot lately how to raise a girl with a positive body image. Because as a mom of two little girls, it breaks my heart thinking that one day they'll discover how women's beauty is valued beyond anything else. One day, they'll find out that according to mainstream culture, women are - [Rainy day toddler activity : paper roll animals](https://joannaanastasia.com/rainy-day-toddler-activity-paper-roll-animals/) - Even thought it's summer, we still had couple of rainy days. I know, we could still go outside and look for snails and frogs, but somehow I didn't really fell like it ;). Instead I took out from recycling some toilet paper rolls, paint and plastic eyes from dollar store. And we got dirty with - [Healthy peanut butter & banana cookies](https://joannaanastasia.com/healthy-peanut-butter-banana-cookies/) - Yes, I'm not joking, these healthy peanut butter & banana cookies are really a good nutritious choice! Whenever it's because you decided to eat more healthy food, or you just love peanut butter ( that's me) I dare you to try them ! You see, I think that everything in life has it's place and - [Toddler art: 2d mixed media paper flower](https://joannaanastasia.com/paper-toddler-art/) - Almost every morning after breakfast my daughter asks me if she can paint or do some crafts with me. Usually I tell her that she can draw alone while I'll clean and take care of her sister. It's not exactly what she hopes for, but most of the time she agrees. So on the days - [Spicy butternut squash soup & a baby version](https://joannaanastasia.com/spicy-butternut-squash-soup-baby-version/) - If you have to cook for grown ups and babies at the same time, than you know how exhausting it can be: unless you make one baby friendly meal that can be spiced up for adults: just like this butternut squash soup. In the milder, baby version you can taste the creamy coconut with only - [What no one tells you about beauty](https://joannaanastasia.com/what-no-one-tells-you-about-beauty/) - There are many lies associated to the concept of beauty. We are being told that beauty equals happiness and love. We are being told that there is only one way to be loved and happy, and that is by being pretty. Actually pretty doesn't cut it any more, we should be perfect. Of course nobody - [Oven baked s'mores](https://joannaanastasia.com/oven-baked-smores/) - Today I want to share with you this extremely easy yet super yummy oven baked s'mores recipe! Since we went camping my little lady has been begging me for s'mores, so finally I give in :). As you can imagine she was delighted ! It's so simple that it almost feels embarrassing to call it - [Challenges while raising bilingual children](https://joannaanastasia.com/the-biggest-challenges-while-raising-bilingual-children/) - Since I wrote my first post about how I'm raising my bilingual children, I got so many questions that it made me realize how important it is and how difficult it can be. First question that I was asked frequently was how do I stick to speaking only one language to my kids? I must - [How to raise a bilingual child](https://joannaanastasia.com/how-to-raise-a-bilingual-child/) - My daughter is two and a half years old, and she talks a lot! She talks, sings, screams, laughs and cries. Constantly. She gets quiet only when she eats or sleeps. I guess she started to talk using three word sentences when she had 18 months, and everyone kept telling me how amazing it was - [Healthy breakfast : chocolate chia pudding](https://joannaanastasia.com/healthy-breakfast-chocolate-chia-pudding/) - I had this chia package in the back of my pantry since the beginning of winter when I used it to thicken the stews. Honestly I totally forgot its existence. But when I was looking for oats I found them, and figured that it's gonna be even better! This chocolate chia breakfast pudding is somewhere - [Old fashion birthday cake](https://joannaanastasia.com/old-fashioned-birthday-cake/) - My little baby just turned one, so finally I had an opportunity to make this old fashion birthday cake, topped with a little paper banner! My family and friends probably thought that I went crazy, and/or I'm so utterly bored at home that I started making useless cake banners ;). But cutting out little diamond - [Simple Halloween party ideas](https://joannaanastasia.com/simple-halloween-party/) - Since I have nothing to do I'm crazy , I decided to organize a simple Halloween party for my daughter. Obviously I got bad influence from spending too much time on Pinterest. Hand carved pumpkin fairies and carrot skeletons.. Well you won't see any of these at my party. Staying home with kids leaves me - [Pecan chocolate pumpkin cake](https://joannaanastasia.com/pecan-chocolate-pumpkin-cake/) - This moist, full of crunch pecan chocolate pumpkin cake is so easy to make, and so satisfying ! I made it last week, and it literally disappeared in no time! I've coated it with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, because recently I feel like there is nothing better than cream cheese :). And celebrating fall comes - [Fall dessert : spiced pistachio cupcakes with white chocolate cream cheese frosting](https://joannaanastasia.com/fall-dessert-spiced-pistachio-cupcakes-with-white-chocolate-cream-cheese-frosting-2/) - As much as I usually cook and bake from scratch, sometimes I do appreciate shortcuts :). This is one lovely, fast and not totally from scratch recipe, that will turn the ordinary spiced cake mix in to a gastronomical event at your place :). It's all about this amazing and super simple white chocolate & - [The best Bundt lemon cake ](https://joannaanastasia.com/the-best-bundt-lemon-cake/) - Back when I was little we used to make this cake a lot me and my mom, especially in the end of winter and for Easter. It's moist, wonderfully lemony and it has this perfect balance of sweet and sour. Yesterday we had a rainy day, so I've decided to make this gorgeous lemon cake, - [Raspberries & white chocolate muffins ](https://joannaanastasia.com/raspberries-white-chocolate-muffins/) - It's one of these perfect combinations, sweet, creamy and sour all at once. White chocolate and raspberries muffins, pure perfection :). I won't lie to you that it's healthy, but it may be considered as full of vitamin C and antioxidants, thanks to raspberries :). And I say that it's a perfect snack on a - [Almond & pear upside down cake](https://joannaanastasia.com/almond-pear-upside-down-cake/) - This pear& almond upside down cake is so easy to make, and is quite healthy too! I had to many pears and a little sugar craving..you know when the circumstances force you to do something ? ;) that was the case. So since I decided to eat a tiny bit less sweets, I made this - [Vanilla ice cream cakes ](https://joannaanastasia.com/vanilla-ice-cream-cakes/) - Back in the days I would be preparing margaritas for a party, but these days the word party has a slightly different meaning ;). So these cute little cakes are perfect for a party where kids are invited, and they are really simple to make too. You could even use a ready made cake mix - [Red velvet chocolate chip bite-size little heart brownies ](https://joannaanastasia.com/red-velvet-chocolate-chip-bite-size-little-heart-brownies/) - I wanted to make some cute little treat for my sweethearts , not to difficult though since I really lack in energy these days. I thought of cookies, or brownies but I couldn't make my mind. So here it is, brownies but cut with a cookie cutter :) Honestly I used not to like red - [Blueberry banana oat muffins](https://joannaanastasia.com/blueberry-banana-oats-muffins/) - I love homemade muffins. I know what's inside, I control the sugar and fat , while still enjoying the sweet treat with my little one. Thanks to blueberrys and bananas this recipe recuires very little sugar,and the muffins turn out moist on the inside, but a bit crunchy on the outside. A perfect breakfast / - [Easy vanilla cupcake with pink vanilla icing ](https://joannaanastasia.com/vanilla-cupcake-with-vanilla-icing/) - [lightbox title="LightboxTitle" url="PageURL"] [/lightbox] Happy new year ! Let's have a pink vanilla cupcake with a mini marshmallow on the top, for the 2014 ! To a sweet and positive new year :) ! I made these for a little get together that we had with friends, and not only they are so good, but - [One slow cooker ham and three nights of easy dinners.](https://joannaanastasia.com/one-slow-cooker-ham-and-three-nights-of-easy-dinners/) - Today I'll make all of your busy moms life easier: here is a slow cooker ham recipe that can feed your family for 3 days in 3 different ways! I think you must be applauding me now in front of your screens, aren't you? ;) And don't get scared by the beer being in one - [DIY patio sofa part 2](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-patio-sofa-part-2/) - Today I'll share with you a step-by-step guide on how to actually make a patio pallet sofa. I'm not an expert on DIY pallet furniture, so there may be other ways to achieve a similar look. But this is what worked for us, was quite cheap and not too complicated. By cheap I mean 2 - [DIY patio pallet sofa part 1](https://joannaanastasia.com/diy-patio-pallet-sofa-part-1/) - I have been planing our patio setting since February. It's a bit early , considering that we had snow until mid April :). So while I was looking at that one meter high pile of snow on my deck, I was wondering where should we buy outdoor sofas, and what flowers I would plant in - [Crochet Easter egg](https://joannaanastasia.com/crochet-easter-egg/) - So when I told you that me and my mom we like to try something new every Easter I meant it :) . This year my mom decided to make a crochet Easter egg, and I must admit that all I did was taking pictures.. I still don't know how to knit but as it's - [Dad and baby bonding : 5 easy tips ](https://joannaanastasia.com/tips-dads-bonding-baby/) - Recently I was travelling with my baby, and my three year old Lili was home with dad. I expected her to cry a lot, and be mad at me for leaving, but she really surprised me with :"I missed you mom, and I'm happy that you are back" phrase. And than she turned away and - [10 ways to be a better parent.](https://joannaanastasia.com/10-ways-better-parent/) - There are these days when I tell to myself : you're doing a great job, Joanna, there is no way you could possibly be a better parent ! It's usually when I'm drop dead tired and impressed by my resilience. In moments like that, simply feeding them and keeping them safe seems like a great - [Bunny paper cozy](https://joannaanastasia.com/easter-bunny-paper-cozy/) - This is what we made today, an Easter paper bunny cozy :). Not like we needed one of those, it was just fun to make, and my daughter decided that her juice was much better this way :). Here is what you need : Paper Crayons Glue Plastic eyes Pipe cleaners Paper clip So first - [Pompon Easter chick](https://joannaanastasia.com/pompon-easter-chick/) - This is one super easy toddler activity, all you need is a dollar store ;) or you could make these tiny yellow pompon on your own.. Well I chose the easy way, please don't judge me. We made these cute little chicks by glueing plastic eyes and paper beak on those little pompons. Simple :) - [What all couples should do before having a baby ](https://joannaanastasia.com/what-all-couples-should-do-before-having-a-baby/) - I strongly believe, that before your life as a couple changes drastically, like I've already explained here, there are some things that you should do. As a couple. Things that will let you embrace the changes, and that will help you prepare. Because honestly, otherwise you could end up imagining your life without kids, and - [Amazing no-sew headband tutorial ](https://joannaanastasia.com/amazing-no-sew-headband-tutorial/) - I admit, this title is very enthusiastic, but it's only because this no-sew headband was so easy to make it really made my day. Since I cut my bangs, I'm mostly annoyed with it, and I just hope for my hair to grow faster. I guess that I didn't mind having hair in my eyes - [Easter toddler activity: pompon drawings ](https://joannaanastasia.com/easter-toddler-activity-pompon-drawings/) - I'm all about Easter and spring these days. I'm preparing to bake some traditional Easter desserts, planning my garden and hoping that my daughter will share her giant Easter bunny with me ( I guess she'll have no choice ) :) . Meanwhile we did some more Easter activities using pompons. All you need is - [Paper scraps Easter eggs ](https://joannaanastasia.com/paper-scraps-easter-eggs/) - I love decorating Easter eggs, it's a tradition that we have with my mom to always try something different. Some years we paint them, others we try using all natural ingredients like beets and onion to dye them, and sometimes we try glueing seeds or paper scraps. This year we opted for pastel paper coated - [Why being a new parent is like falling in love ](https://joannaanastasia.com/new-parents-like-people-love/) - My three year old came back from daycare announcing to me, as if I knew nothing, that Valentine's day is all about love and friendship. Looking at her all exited, got me thinking on how love changes us in the ways we never would have suspect before. I started to think about my relationship with - [Honey and chocolate lip gloss](https://joannaanastasia.com/honey-chocolate-lip-gloss/) - If you love chocolate, and if you hate having your lips cracked in the winter, then this chocolate lip gloss is an easy and yummy solution for you :) And since honey is the natural remedy for skin problems, and everyone has it in there cupboards, then all you need is some white petroleum jelly - [Shrimp spring rolls & sweet chilli peanut butter sauce ](https://joannaanastasia.com/shrimp-spring-rolls-sweet-chilli-peanut-butter-sauce/) - The very first time I've tried spring rolls I was eighteen, and invited to this barbecue party where didn't know anyone. Believe it or not it didn't bother me at all. I remember this feeling of excitement while meeting new friends, and trying new stuff. So I recall that this spring roll with mint and - [Healthy fruit Popsicles ](https://joannaanastasia.com/healthy-fruit-popsicles/) - Summer is officially on! The long sunny days of laughter and play with our kids in the backyard, the lazy afternoons by the pool and the joyful evenings by the fire! And one of summer musts are Popsicles , right? :) Honestly I think that there is nothing quite as satisfying as a cold and - [Easy valentines day toddler activity ](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-valentines-day-toddler-activity/) - This is so simple, that I almost feel embarrassed to tell you, but in case if like me you didn't think about it before.. So guess what, toilet paper roll is actually a very versatile stamp ! And since we are still in the mood for valentine day crafts , here it is, a simple - [10 things You didn't know about breastfeeding ](https://joannaanastasia.com/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-breastfeeding/) - I'm nursing my second baby right now, my first was breastfed for over a year, and it was her who decided that she was done with it. So no wonder I'm quite interested with the subject :). And since most information that we hear talks about the general health benefits for the baby, and extra - [Je t'aime means I love you. A valentines day card for dad.](https://joannaanastasia.com/valentines-day-card-for-dad-a-fun-toddler-craft/) - This valentines day card we made with my girl last week for her Papa. I like this kind of crafts that take a bit more time. They let her practice her fine motor skills while she's having fun creating something special with a little bit of my help . So first what you need to - [Potato stamp valentine toddler craft ](https://joannaanastasia.com/potato-stamp-valentine-toddler-craft/) - With Valentines day approaching , I decided it's about time to prepare some cards with my two year old. I wanted it to be something that she can do entirely alone ( or almost ). So potato stamp is one of these cheap, easy crafts that any toddler can do, and it will actually turn - [Hand painted monogrammed cup ](https://joannaanastasia.com/hand-painted-monogrammed-cup/) - This is a DIY gift I've made for my husband , simple ,practical and in my humble opinion quite cute :) . He needed a perfect cappuccino cup for lazy Sunday mornings, and this cheap Ikea cup seemed to be the perfect size. I could call this project an ikea hack, I guess ;) . - [Sharpie painted tea set ](https://joannaanastasia.com/sharpie-painted-tea-set/) - If you need to make a personalized and modern gift, for an artistic and tea loving family member, what do you do ? A sharpie painted tea set, of course ! And since I'm really in to this black and white decor trend going on right now, I decided to get slightly inspired by the - [Potato stamped gift tags ](https://joannaanastasia.com/potato-stamped-gift-tags/) - In my attempt of putting the Christmas cheer in to a discusting, gray and cold morning, we made these simple, Scandinavian inspired potato stamped gift tags:). It's such a simple craft, looks really nice and can be made even with a toddler! Personally I love this simple black and gray palette, a bit rustic and - [Easy handmade ornaments ](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-handmade-ornaments/) - Today is the Holiday Blog hop: which means, that on top of my awesome easy Christmas ornament inspiration, you get to see other Christmas decoration ideas at once ! Yey :)! So thanks for stopping by our Holiday Blog Hop! If you’re looking for inspiration for your tree, DIY ornaments, or just want to see - [Clay Christmas ornaments](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-christmas-ornaments/) - I'm really holding my self from listening to x-mas music , my all time favorite :Last x-mas.. and all the others. I usually try to stick to 1 of December rule: no Christmas fever before that date. But since we had first snow 2 days ago, I just couldn't stand the temptation any more, and - [Pomegranate & whipped ricotta parfait ](https://joannaanastasia.com/pomegranate-whipped-ricotta-parfait/) - The seson for pomegranates is on, and what a better way to enjoy this amazing fruit than by making my super easy pomegranate & whipped ricotta parfait ? I know, you must be thinking that I got payed by a ricotta lobby, to present one recipe after another, but unfortunately I wasn't ;). I just - [Kale & tomato cheesy quiche ](https://joannaanastasia.com/kale-tomato-cheesy-quiche/) - I'm a huge kale fun, it's so crunchy and full of character, and since it cooks so well, it's a great replacement for spinach. If you don't like the taste of it you can put it in a smoothie, but I think that with a bit of cheese and pastry it becomes the perfect winter - [ Hand Made Holidays Blog Hop: Lemon & poppyseed soap](https://joannaanastasia.com/hand-made-holidays-2014-blog-hop/) - I'm so happy to be a part of this years 4th Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop! This amazing idea was brought to life a couple of years ago while looking for hand made gift ideas. So here it is, a resource dedicated JUST to handmade gift ideas. With over 100 amazing, creative bloggers in the - [Driftwood & feathers wall hanging](https://joannaanastasia.com/driftwood-feathers-wall-hanging/) - Finally I've got my hands on that driftwood that I've picked from the beach by the lake, here in Quebec, last summer. I know, it took me awhile :). At first, I wanted to make a driftwood mobile for my baby's room, but when I've realized that I already have an origami paper one, I - [Easy Christmas cards ](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-christmas-cards/) - I'll be honest here with you : I never made Christmas cards before, but I got this amazing package of goodies from Scrapbook Adhhesives, and it totally motivated be to make these easy Christmas cards. You see, I'm not really in to scrap booking, and I used to forget, to even send a Christmas card. - [Anxious mom](https://joannaanastasia.com/anxious-mom/) - I am a mom. And I get anxious because of my kids. I am an anxious mom. I used to be careless and positive thinking. I used to believe that it's going to be all good. Not any more. If my kids are calm and sound asleep I need to check if they are breathing - [Comforting cabbage casserole ](https://joannaanastasia.com/comforting-cabbage-casserole/) - I made this comforting cabbage casserole twice recently: once with European smoked sausages and once with pancetta. I bet you didn't realize that cabbage is super healthy, full of fibre and vitamins, and is supposed to be cancer preventive. Yes, good old plain cabbage! This forgotten, and not as trendy as for example kale veggie, - [Rustic baked apple ](https://joannaanastasia.com/rustic-baked-apple/) - Imagine the world where the looks don't matter, and it's the insight that counts; this rustic baked apple is the incarnation of this idyllic place! It's crunchy baked crust holds the sweet, melting in your mouth apple goodness soaked in sweet cinnamon sirup! And yet, it doesn't look glamorous at all, and you could easily - [Are you only a mom now ?](https://joannaanastasia.com/mom-now/) - A member of my family asked me recently, if I'm only a mom now, and where is Joanna that they used to know. And I thought about me, and about my friends with kids, who also seem to have lost themselves in maternity. In what way did we changed? What does it mean to be - [Fall memory keeping toddler craft](https://joannaanastasia.com/fall-memory-keeping-toddler-craft/) - Do you sometimes feel like the time is passing by too fast? I do. Of course it's never that way when I have to make dinner, while taking care of a whining baby, and a toddler that's dangerously bored, aka I'll-throw-a-tantrum-any-minute-now.. It's when we sit down to craft with my daughter, and I look at - [Mushrooms and kale skinny vegetarian lasagna ](https://joannaanastasia.com/mushrooms-kale-vegetarian-skinny-lasagna/) - My dear readers, here is a secret : this vegetarian skinny lasagna, with mushrooms and kale, is as good as a regular one, but so much healthier! Just don't say so to any toddler, because they don't need to know. Although I assure you, they'll love it! My little girl, who usually isn't the biggest - [Cookie dough Oreo bars](https://joannaanastasia.com/cookie-dough-oreo-bars/) - I'll be very honest with you here. It's not a healthy dessert! So if you're struggling with diabetes, just stop reading now, and go check out one of my healthy desserts. However, if you're looking for a ridiculously decadent dessert that'll knock your guests socks off, look no further ! These cookie dough Oreo bars - [Easy Halloween craft : pumpkin friends ](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-halloween-craft-pumpkin-friends/) - I bought some mini pumpkins and they seemd to be perfect for a Halloween craft, and since my daughter loves to play with little figurines, I decided to make with here these pumpkin friends that she can play with. With Halloween being on top of her head recently, I made her day with those little - [Paper puppet theatre ](https://joannaanastasia.com/paper-puppet-theatre/) - My daughter loves puppets. It may be a family issue:). When I was little I used to love going to the Puppet Theatre. It was a magical place, in a baroque style building next to an old park by the river. You get the picture ? Magical. So couple of days ago, when it was - [Red pesto & leek cheesy vegetarian pasta](https://joannaanastasia.com/red-pesto-leek-cheesy-vegetarian-pasta/) - I'm always on a hunt for easy weekday pasta recipes, are you ? This one is ready in less than 20 minutes, and it has basically 3 main ingredients : red pesto, leek and gruyere ( or cheddar if you prefer). Yes, you can make your own red pesto, I'm sure it will be delicious - [Peach & whipped mascarpone parfait ](https://joannaanastasia.com/peach-whipped-mascarpone-parfait/) - It's the season for peaches! Nothing beats the taste of a ripe, dripping with juice peach. And if you add some whipped mascarpone cream..Yum! This is one extremely easy dessert, that will please even the most difficult guests :). I prepared a version for adults and one for kids. The peach parfait for adults was - [Hearty fall peperonata ](https://joannaanastasia.com/hearty-fall-peperonata/) - Fall is here. Yey! For weeks now I've been hoping for the season to change. Anyone who've been nursing through excessive heats will understand me. I know I'll regret the end of summer soon enough, when the temperature will drop and it'll became freezing. But for now I'm thrilled by crisp air, sunny and not-too-hot - [Why do people get offended by nursing in public ? ](https://joannaanastasia.com/why-do-people-get-offended-by-nursing-in-public-2/) - So let me tell you one thing. It's all because of porn. And baby formula. There, I said it. Now you're probably sitting there, choking on your coffee, asking yourself since when do I write about porn, and what does this have to do with harmless, sometimes life-saving baby formula ? Ok, so think about - [Egg donation dilemmas ](https://joannaanastasia.com/egg-donation-dilemmas/) - Imagine this: a lovely, warm and gentle woman has been trying to conceive for 10 years. She and her husband have tried everything. She can't get pregnant, but she can't imagine a life without having a baby, without experiencing pregnancy and birth. And there is another woman, smart and sensitive. She's already a mom to - [Spicy shrimp sauté with sunflower sprouts and vermicelli ](https://joannaanastasia.com/spicy-shrimp-saute-with-sunflower-sprouts-and-vermicelli/) - When I'm in a hurry and when I don't really feel like cooking, I do a sauté. So yes, we do have them quite often. It's really a perfect family meal for a busy weekday dinner! Healthy and fast, what more can you need :). This one is with shrimps, fresh sunflower sprouts and my - [Two color breakfast blueberry banana & pineapple cocktail ](https://joannaanastasia.com/two-color-breakfast-blueberry-banana-pineapple-cocktail/) - I just love starting the week with a healthy breakfast! It gives me energy and motivation to cook fresh and healthy all week. As if the way of starting the week would determine if we'd stick to the healthy and good-for-you routine, or not. You don't want to know what we eat if we don't. - [5 reasons to have kids](https://joannaanastasia.com/5-reasons-to-have-kids/) - When I tell to some of my friends, that I'm not done having kids, they look at me in surprise. Two isn't enough ? And didn't I just explain how having kids make you loose your independence and carelessness? I've written about it here, and in consequence some of my friends became really scared, and - [Pistou & cream cheese salmon rolls](https://joannaanastasia.com/pistou-cream-cheese-salmon-rolls/) - Do you know what pistou is? I didn't at first, and thought that my husband is referring to pesto, when he announced me that he wants to make some. So basically, it's fresh basil, olive oil and Parmesan sauce, wnd the main difference betwine pistou and pesto is that there is no pine nuts involved. - [Grilled shrimp & vegetables pasta ](https://joannaanastasia.com/grilled-shrimp-vegetables-pasta/) - I used to be scared of grilling shrimps. I thought it's something that only great chefs do. I couldn't be more wrong! Honestly shrimps are a no fail choise for an easy and delicus BBQ. And if you're looking for a new summer dinner recepie, than this easy mouthwatering pasta is what you need :)! - [Giant DIY birthday card ](https://joannaanastasia.com/giant-diy-birthday-card/) - Today you can find me at Typically Simple blog where I share the tutorial for this Giant DIY birthday card, made totally by my toddler (and a tiny bit by me ;) ). It was so much fun to make, and it's one of these projects that you could make equally with a toddler as - [Are you ready for having kids? ](https://joannaanastasia.com/are-you-ready-for-having-kids-five-values-to-rethink/) - It's funny how life changes, right? I mean, when I look at what my life is now, and what it was before I had kids, it's like two different stories. Sure, I've moved far away from where I grew up, so obviously my life is different. But all of you who are having kids, you - [Peanut butter and banana shake ](https://joannaanastasia.com/peanutbutter-and-banana-shake/) - For a long time I was very suspicious towards peanutbutter shakes. Can it really be good? I doubted. But one of these mornings I was standing in front of these super ripe, eat-me-now bananas and I was wandering what to do with them.. Didn't have any other fruits to make a smoothie or a shake, - [Easy Greek salad ](https://joannaanastasia.com/easy-greek-salad/) - This is my childhood favourite salad, the one that I would always eat and even ask for more. Sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil and mint and salty feta cheese. It's a perfect side salad! Works so well with any grilled meat or fish. You can even add some grilled chicken, and here you have a - [Gnome garden](https://joannaanastasia.com/gnom-garden/) - When I was little I was in to gnomes, not fairies. Probably that's because I had this beautiful book about gnomes, full of amazing illustrations. Recently I found a pair of ceramic gnomes while shopping at Target, and it got me thinking that I should make a fairy Gnome garden :). And I wanted a - [Refreshing watermelon cocktail ](https://joannaanastasia.com/refreshing-watermelon-cocktail/) - When the heat waves hit Montreal, the air gets humid and the sun literally burns. That's when I almost wish for the winter to be back. Which is totally crazy, because we get snow until late April and it's freezing like in Antarctica here ( or almost ;) ). We need refreshment. I started buying - [Mint chicken sandwich ](https://joannaanastasia.com/1340/) - Chicken salad sandwich is a no brainer, right? Everyone has done it before: some left over chicken, mayo and bread. An oldie but goodie. But have you ever though about adding a hole bunch of mint ? It totally changes the taste! From a bit boring to surprisingly refreshing in seconds ! Really, you need - [Home made strawberries & rhubarb jam ](https://joannaanastasia.com/home-made-strawberries-rhubarb-jam/) - It's our first summer in our first house, and I love everything about it ! After living in a condo for a couple of years it feels so great to have the garden all to ourselves. And what a great surprise I had when I noticed that there are both rhubarbs and raspberries growing in - [Mango banana lime smoothie](https://joannaanastasia.com/mango-banana-lime-smoothie/) - Another smoothie recipe! You might think that all we have are smoothies and shakes :) ! The truth is that I love fruits, but in their liquid form. And my daughter seems to think it's some kind of super treat she's having for good behaviour! This kid loves her smoothies more than candies :). So - [Grilled cheese hack ](https://joannaanastasia.com/grilled-cheese-hack/) - In case you haven't noticed, I love grilled cheese. Honestly, I never get bored with it. I even consider it as quite healthy lunch solution .. Ok, I'm pushing it a bit, but cheese is healthy, right? And whole grain bread is, so if you combine it with a lot of butter.. Well then you - [Paper flower bouquet ](https://joannaanastasia.com/paper-flower-bouquet/) - I did this craft a while ago for my daughters room decoration. She chose the colours and helped me assemble the cupcake liners. It's one of these fun little crafts that don't require no artistic skills yet they turn out really original and pretty. Different size and colour cupcake liners Paper tissue Straws Needles Mason - [Awesome rice milk fruit shake](https://joannaanastasia.com/awesome-rice-milk-fruit-shake/) - Before I introduce to you rice milk as a perfect substitute for regular milk in shakes, let me brag about me being featured as a pinner of the week on Pin-n-Tel! This great site is all about Pinterest. You can click here to check it out :). And now coming back to this delicious rice - [All green summer salad ](https://joannaanastasia.com/all-green-summer-salad/) - If you are anything like me , then you don't really feel like cooking when the weather is hot and sunny. Recently I'm all like : honey let's grill something :) ! Which basically means that my hubby takes care of the grill and I'm taking care of the sides. Preparing this delicious crunchy yet - [Iced banana & coffee shake ](https://joannaanastasia.com/iced-banana-coffee-shake/) - I love coffee. Espresso, cappuccino, latte, filter, all of it. And this banana and coffee shake is my go to option for one of these hot summer afternoons when I feel like treating myself on to something special. It's a great alternative to a regular iced coffe, and you can do it with cold milk, - [Croissant with horseradish and guacamole ](https://joannaanastasia.com/croissant-with-horseradish-avocado/) - Are you always looking for new lunch ideas? I am, since we spend so much time at home with kids, I'm always in search for new, healthy and fast lunch options. And there is nothing faster then a sandwich :). Sure, croissants are full of butter, but from time to time it's ok to treat - [Colour mixing water play](https://joannaanastasia.com/colour-mixing-water-play/) - With the warm wether we can finally play outside with water :) . There is something ultimately attractive in water play, the mess, the splash the sensory experience of it. And every child loves making mess :). So I've prepared some plastic containers and food colouring and we went outside to play: I've started slowly - [Foam spring flowers ](https://joannaanastasia.com/foam-spring-flowers/) - My two and a half years old daughter really loves this kind of crafts; she gets to glue things and make funny faces. I loved this craft because it was simple and there was no sticky and dirty stuff to clean afterwards :). So it's a win-win acctivity ! And it makes for a cute - [Apple & endive grilled cheese](https://joannaanastasia.com/apple-endive-grilled-cheese/) - Everyone loves grilled cheese, I don't know anyone who doesn't. Sometimes though it feels like it's not the healthier lunch option. But if you add some crunchy apples and fresh endives it becomes a bit healthier, right? Ok, maybe I'm just fooling myself :). Anyway this grilled cheese made with Havarti and Oka cheese, is - [Sugar vanilla body scrub](https://joannaanastasia.com/sugar-vanilla-body-scrub/) - I love a good body scrub, that leaves your skin soft, smells great and is all natural. But I usually find them way to expensive. And when they are organic on top of it, then they get really ridiculously pricey. So it's really much better to make your own, specially that it doesn't take more - [Simple and delicious Parmesan & leek quiche ](https://joannaanastasia.com/simple-and-delicious-parmesan-leek-quiche/) - Here is another's recipe for a no fail weekday vegetarian dinner. Takes no more than 10 minutes of preparation, and around 45 minutes of baking ; great when it's still warm , amazing when cooled down. And even thought full of comforting cheesy flavour , it's still a quite healthy dinner option. However I must - [Painted scraps collage ](https://joannaanastasia.com/painted-scraps-collage/) - We made this collage couple of weeks ago, on one of these cold winter mornings ( yes we still had winter not that long ago). I have noticed a pile of her paintings falling of the shelf with craft stuff, and had decided that we could actually reuse them in to something new and fun. - [Grilled peppers & halloumi cheese lemon linguini](https://joannaanastasia.com/grilled-peppers-halloumi-cheese-lemon-linguini/) - The grilling season is starting slowly in Montreal. People usually inaugurate it with steaks and burgers, but in our household everyone loves grilled halloumi. Did you ever tried it ? Once grilled it's crunchy on the outside and soft inside, salty and really, really delicious ! And tossed with grilled bell peppers, mushrooms and lemon - [Maple fruit salad](https://joannaanastasia.com/maple-fruit-salad/) - This mix of crunchy almonds, cream, maple sirup and fruits is not your every day fruit salad ( or at least it shouldn't be ;) ). It's more like a delicious fruity dessert than your average fruit portion. And since it's still Easter time you might have some friends and family over, and that is - [Chocolate chip rainbow cookies ](https://joannaanastasia.com/chocolate-chip-rainbow-cookies/) - One of my New Years resolution was to buy less processed food and to make more things myself. Not like we eat canned and frozen food a lot, but there was always a frozen pizza in the freezer and a box of cookies in the pantry. And since all of those store both cookies have - [Croissant Parmesan & ham ](https://joannaanastasia.com/croissant-parmesan-ham/) - Sometimes the perfect lunch is simply a sandwich. Actually that's my perfect lunch, I'm just addicted to bread :) artisanal and fresh from the bakery! So this is such a perfect combination of savoury and sweet, buttery and crunchy.. If you never made sandwiches with croissants you really need to try it. And do I - [Easter chick, toddler paper roll craft ](https://joannaanastasia.com/easter-chick-toddler-paper-roll-craft/) - Here is another funny creature we made from toilet paper roll , a little chick, covered with foam. I'm not saying it's the most beautiful chick, but it was fun , cheap and easy to make, and it occupied my toddler, while practicing some fine motor skills :) . And since we once made a - [Watercolour fox ](https://joannaanastasia.com/watercolour-fox/) - One of my friends had just had her first baby, little girl Florence. Her baby shower was something like 2 weeks before the actual delivery, a bit of last minute event organized by her friends. And with me also ready to pop ( 9 months pregnant) I didn't really feel like shopping a lot. So - [Toddler activity : sorting shapes and colours ](https://joannaanastasia.com/toddler-activity-sorting-shapes-and-colours/) - Here is an easy way to entertain a toddler. Let them sort :) . All you need is paper, crayons and scissors . I cut my little triangles and squares from foam sheets , they are resistant and easily reusable. But if you don't have any than paper will do as well. My little one - [Italian inspired, tomato and feta shrimp sauce ](https://joannaanastasia.com/italian-inspired-tomato-and-feta-shrimp-sauce/) - Honestly this is one of the best shrimp recepies, and so simple too! The mix flavours of garlic, white wine and cumin are truly delicious. Served with rice, pasta or even some fresh bread it makes for one healthy and yummy dinner :). To save time I used frozen cooked and peeled shrimps, but you - [Toddler activity : Paper roll butterfly](https://joannaanastasia.com/toddler-activity-paper-roll-butterfly/) - Here is what we did today, dreaming of spring and real butterfly's :) Toilet paper crafts are such a classic, and this one is really cheap and fun to. 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