Delicious Chocolate & Strawberry Breakfast Pizza

Here are Echoes of Laughter, we are proud to announce the birth of a favorite new breakfast....introducing the fast, easy & delicious Chocolate & Strawberry Pizza.

Oh! How I love this fabulous treat for breakfast! And is there anything better than the flavour combo of chocolate & strawberries?

Dad's Snack & Surf Kit +Free Printable Tag

This week I started projects and crafts for Father's Day and I am so excited to share this little idea for a 'Dad's Snack & Surf Kit'. Almost every Dad I know enjoys relaxing in front of the TV and what could be better for him than his own special treat of a caddy filled with snacks, a drink cup, movie with some room left for remote controls?

Chocolate Cake Hug In A Mug +Free Printable Tag {Gift Idea}

I think that this is one of the cutest gift ideas ever....Chocolate Cake Hug In A Mug. It's a homemade single serving cake recipe that is cooked in a mug in the microwave.  It's super easy to make and  results in a tasty, fudgey chocolate cake. And to take it one step further, I created an adorable tag that can be printed and attached to each gift. This is perfect for any little thank you gift, teacher's gift or a party favor. {It just so happens that I found the adorable cake mug at Dollarama for $2}

The Journey To Motherhood

Yesterday as we celebrated Mother's Day, I couldn't help but to be keenly aware of how very lucky I am to have 2 healthy and wonderful children, and how fortunate we were to be able to conceive these children when we were ready to start our family. And although it was easy for me, I know that the journey to Motherhood is not so easy for others, as they must rely on medical science for help in creating the family that they so desperately wish to have.

15 Treats for Coffee on The Porch

I love this time of year as it brings weather that is perfect for visiting with friends & neighbours on the front porch, back deck or cottage. I often like to serve a little something sweet to my guests along with coffee, iced tea or lemonade. Here are 15 of my absolute favourite Echoes of Laughter treats to share depending on whether I am looking for something that is along the lines of breakfast, brunch, a seasonal fruit dessert.or just gooey!

27 Beautiful Mother's Day Gift Ideas

 With Mother's Day just a few days away, I went through the Echoes of Laughter archives to pull out 27 beautiful ideas for you to make, bake, craft or create for someone special on Mother's Day. I hope you enjoy these ideas....many of my favourite projects ever are here!

My Sneak Peek of Target At West Edmonton Mall +22 Stores Opening in Western Canada Tomorrow!

This morning I had the AH-MAZING opportunity to tour the brand new Target Store at West Edmonton Mall which opens tomorrow at 8 am{May 7, 2013}.

It looked like I was the only blogger there, along with  the local news outlets...I felt so lucky!

We were given a great store tour by Target Canada's Senior Vice President of Stores, Bryan Berg, of this beautiful new Target Store in Western Canada.

So let's get to the fun stuff, shall we?

Here are just some of the things that  I saw this morning that I am very excited about!

 Patio Furniture.

Front Porch Makeover

As I write this, we are just winding down from an absolutely gorgeous weekend. I am so happy because I was able put a plan for a front porch makeover into action.  Behold the newly freshened front porch makeover that is bright and cheerful and full of fun in the colours of pink lemonade.

Strawberry Rhubarb Scones for Spring

If you have been reading my blog for awhile...it's NO secret that I love scones.

My love affair with scones carries into all the various flavours there could possibly be...the tenderness of the said little sweet biscuits draw me in like super magnet every time.

Let's see...in the past I have shared Luscious Lemon Chip &  Lemon Scones, Gingerbread Scones with White Chocolate & Cranberry, Pumpkin Scones with Cinnamon Maple Frosting, & Chocolate Scones with Candy Cane Kisses Scones.

With spring coming, I wanted to make whip up some scones with seasonal flavours....like strawberry & rhubarb.

15 Inspiring Outdoor Spaces

With Spring arriving more than a few weeks ago, I have been itching to get outside to clean & freshen up my outdoor spaces. I have been looking at some beautiful inspiration pictures to help me get some ideas and I want to share with you my 15 favourite outdoor spaces in case you are looking for some ideas too!

Make a Pretty Table Runner + Sears Sewing Machine Giveaway!

It's Spring and I am craving beautiful, glorious colour! Lately, I have been putting into action some plans for a fun makeover for our dining/living room area. I have lots to share in upcoming posts {wink} but for now, I want to share with you one small project I finished for our dining area.

Create A Beautiful Mother's Day with Shoppers Drug Mart

Gift baskets are my absolute favourite types of gifts to create for special people.They are both beautiful and personalized, with favourite items that make the gift recipient feel special & loved. I created this 'Pretty in Pink' Mother's Day basket for a friend who loves strawberries and the colour pink. I found everything I needed to create this unique basket at Shoppers Drug Mart, and I love the fun-looking result!  

Canucks Rock! Canadian Weekend Link Exchange

Welcome to the All Canadian Link Up!  This weekend and every weekend, Canucks Rock! with an All Canadian Link Up and Candid Canuck feature interview.  Brought to you by your hosts: Did you know Canada?, Tales of a Ranting Ginger and Maple Leaf Mommy!

Make A Pretty Decoupage Vase {Gift Idea}

If you are searching for a craft project to make for Mother's Day, a teacher's gift, or just because...then I have the sweetest little budget-friendly project for you. Using a recycled can, a sheet of scrapbook paper and some paint, a pretty decoupage vase can be created to make a beautiful, handmade vessel to hold flowers.

Mint Grapefruit Body Scrub +Free Printable Label

Hello dear friends!  I hope you are well.  Today I am sharing with you the last of the special body treats that I created for Mother's Day.....Mint Grapefruit Body Scrub. So far, I have shared Honey & Lavender Sugar Scrub, Mint Lime Foot Scrub, along with a Bath Gift Basket and a Gardening Gift Basket that was put together for under $10. We have been having lots of fun in April so far!