Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. I’m not a morning person, however, so hearty breakfasts are not the norm in my house on busy weekday mornings. Most days my kids eat cereal with milk, or toast with peanut butter, with a glass of orange juice before they head to school. But what about those occasional days when a child doesn’t have time … [Read more...]
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
As I write this post, I'm noshing on one of my favourite Halloween treats... and it's not candy! There's only one time of year when I buy pumpkins, so at Halloween I always make roasted pumpkin seeds. They're a delicious - and healthy - savoury snack. If you've ever wondered how to make them (psst... it's super easy!), read on. … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Croutons
When you go grocery shopping, do you ever check out the "Enjoy Tonight" or "50% off" racks? If not, you should! I often buy half-price meat and, if I don't need it "tonight", I pop it in the freezer to be enjoyed sometime soon. Same goes for baked goods - they're a great buy on the sale rack. My supermarket marks down their … [Read more...]
March Break Fun at Ontario Science Centre #EnergyShowTO #SaveOnEnergy
Disclosure: I was given tickets to the Ontario Science Centre to facilitate this review. As always, I only share things I love with my readers. This is the week that many parents both love and dread at the same time - March Break! It's fun to spend time with the kids, doing fun activities, but it's the planning that can be … [Read more...]
New Breakfast Favourites {And Kids Eat FREE!}
Disclosure: I received a complementary meal to facilitate this review. Cooking and I have a love/hate relationship. Just to be clear, I love to cook when I have the time. But I almost never have the time. So, when I can combine two of my favourite things (eating and NOT cooking) and throw in "kids eat free", … [Read more...]
Unofficial Disneyland Activity Book
If you're planning a trip to Disney, this Disneyland Activity Book is a must-have! Disney is pure magic, and the memories made there are priceless. From the minute you step onto a Disney property, you're transported to a fantasy land beyond your wildest dreams! My kids have been to Walt Disney World twice, and keep asking to go back. We … [Read more...]
My Family’s Favourite Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
There's nothing my family loves more than homemade chewy chocolate chip cookies, fresh out of the oven. I've been using the same recipe for years and if I ever try something new, they usually ask me to go back to the original. It's from a cookbook of family recipes my Mom gave me when I went away to university. (Fun fact: they are the … [Read more...]
From Farmers, With Love
As a Mom, I want the best for my kids. From the food we eat to the sunscreen we put on our skin, everything seems to take on greater significance when it comes to them. So, ever since my first child was little, I’ve been more conscious about what goes into our bodies. In turn, we buy organic produce (the EWG’s Dirty Dozen+ is a good … [Read more...]