Everyday Joy YYC

In my 💛 I know walking in the snow brings me joy. In my 💛  I feel bundling up and being with nature gives me a chance to reflect and move forward with the day. In my 💛  I wish I could see plus temperatures in Calgary all year round. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Nighttime photography is always challenging with flash or no flash. I am exploring using different filters, angles, and trying to capture the moment I see. Sometimes I get lucky with this shot but usually it is a black blob. How do you capture the moment?  Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know trying new dishes helps us stay creative in the kitchen. In my 💛  I feel I will try making Ginger and Scallion Fish again as the family loved it! In my 💛  I wish I could share this dish with friends. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

If you follow my blog you know I love baking cookies! I can rock out Chocolate Chip cookies with my eyes closed. In my pursuit to be a better baker, I have been trying to learn new recipes such as this one "Chocolava cookies". The recipe is easy to follow and you will have the ingredients in your pantry. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know that Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love! In my 💛  I feel blessed to share this day with my husband. In my 💛  I wish every person finds their person to spread love and kindness! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

  My favorite childhood treats to eat during February were the cinnamon hearts! What do you remember eating to celebrate Love month that brought you joy? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy! Thursday

In my 💛 I know these muffins will give me a good start to the morning! In my 💛  I feel proud of baking from scratch and producing edible food! In my 💛  I wish I could bake muffins on a whim! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Potatoe chips are my weakness! I love Lay's and will eat them in one sitting. Recently, I have discovered their new flavor "Cheddar Jalapeno". My goodness, I do not have the words to describe the joy each chip has brought me! Next time you are out be sure to grab this bag it will make the lockdown hours more enjoyable! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings your everyday joy ! Tuesday

In my 💛 I know the first month of 2021 flew by! In my 💛  I feel blessed to have a home and comfort of my family In my 💛  I wish I could travel to British Columbia to see my extended family Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

  The family devours Shake and Bake chicken. Simple. Delicious. I remember having this meal growing up and now making it brings back memories of my childhood days. What do you make that brings you joy from your childhood days? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

  In my 💛  I know playing Wordscapes is building my spelling skills and keeping my mind sharp In my 💛  I feel I have mastered patience by sitting through random ads In my 💛  I wish I could be a spelling bee Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

  As much as I like baking banana bread, I have found making these muffins to be an easy grab and go breakfast. Do you sit and have breakfast or do a grab and go? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛  I know keeping an everyday joy blog is helping me to see the positive in the day In my 💛  I feel I am getting better at capturing every day joyful moment In my 💛  I wish I could blog daily Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Weeknight meals can be challenging to make! My go-to recipe is chicken bruschetta as you only need chicken breasts, tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese! What is your go-to meal? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛  I know taking a daily walk helps me stay healthy and fit! In my 💛  I feel refreshed and energized to tackle my days! In my 💛  I wish daily walking will lead to a healthier lifestyle. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Start the new year by reading this book "From the Ashes". You will not be disappointed. The author Jesse Thistle writes his memoir with vivid childhood memories that shape him as a human today. Here are a few of my favorite sentences from the book: "It filled me up." "I remembered them./I remembered my mother's people./I remembered who I was." " This place isn't my home anymore , I think. Maybe it never was ." This book makes you have a social-emotional connection with the author. You are rooting for the author as he navigates life in uncomfortable situations. Please consider this book as your next book selection. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday  

In my 💛  I know 2021 will bring back our joy! In my 💛  I feel 2021 will give us a chance to live our lives as we used to know them! In my 💛  I wish I will go on a fancy holiday! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

  Happy New Year's Eve! We made it! Living through a pandemic has been challenging. Learning new social measures introduced us to new vocabulary such as six feet distance, sanitizing, masking, isolation, and lockdowns. Who knew gatherings would be halted, frowned upon, and limited to household members. This year  COVID-19 showed us we need to slow down, appreciate what we have, and hold on to our family and friendships. Thank goodness for Facetime, What's App, and Zoom to support our face to face virtual conversations. What has brought you joy this year? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Reading helps you escape your current day to day routines and jump into others' lives. This book allowed me to escape the hustle and bustle of the season and slow down to follow Jenna's journey to accepting the truth about her past. The story has a twisted and unexpected end. What book have you read that brought you joy during the holiday season? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Tuesday

  In my 💛  I know my baking skills have improved this year! In my 💛  I feel I will continue to build my skills for making bread in the new year! In my 💛  I wish I could make sourdough bread (I missed the hoopla in the early covid days)! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday