Merry Kuchle

I like to share my passions, and create content that makes a difference to people, whether that means well-loved recipes, helpful travel advice, or personal stories about my life, family, and mental health story. Does your brand fit well with this vision? Email me at yycmerry@gmail.com and we can get planning!

Jelly Modern Doughnuts – Simply Delicious

Doughnuts! Who doesn’t love doughnuts? Last night I visited one of my favorite sweet treat stores in Calgary, Jelly Modern Doughnuts, for a Yelp Elite event. I love going to …

Giving a Cast Iron Skillet New Life

Make sure to go to the end of the post to find out about a cool giveaway…… Some of my favorite memories from my childhood are set in my grandparents …

Minneapolis Mini-Vacay

One of the things that Dewey and I looked forward to most about me working less was that I would be able to travel with him more often when he …

No-Bake Cake Pops in 3 Easy Steps

I like cake as much as the next girl (okay, probably more), but I’m useless at baking. The last time I tried to make cookies, they came out like muffins. Muffins …

Asparagus, Tomato and Bell Pepper Salad

I’m going to call it….this summer is going to be the summer of the salad! I’ve already fallen in love with kale salad this year and now I have a …

Birthday Party Etiquette

I’m lucky enough to be part of a playgroup where Judy Arnall, Calgary’s top parenting expert, tells me how to not suck so much at parenting. But she says it in …

CrockPot Pulled Pork with Creamy Coleslaw

Recently, we had friends over before a concert. I wanted to feed everyone dinner while still getting to the concert in time to hear all the music. After scratching my …

Real Party: Birthday at the Fire Station

Dana had her son Gordie’s 4th birthday party at the #1 Fire Station, which is basically the best thing that has ever happened to him. Dana’s Calgary Playground Review blog …