Its September and school lunches are back in the news – mostly because everyone quickly runs out of ideas of what to put in them. Here is a checklist for The Ultimate School Lunch Checklist For Healthy Litterless Lunches… Sit with the kids and write out a list of items they like – favorite fruits, acceptable sandwiches, hot lunches they…
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Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
’tis the season to start thinking Halloween Costume Ideas. In my house, as the kids get older – the more they expect out of a Halloween Costume (it actually gets a little competitive in class – to be the most unique, the funniest, the coolest). Here are my ideas for some Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas……
5 Reasons To Put Your Best Self Forward
For your career. For your relationships. For your sanity. You need to consider these 5 Reasons to Put Your Best Self Forward because they might just change your day, your Mom life, and your future… 5 Reasons To Put Your Best Self Forward… #1 It will change the way you see yourself… and the way you are perceived…
Now For Mothers Healing Mix
I wish I had known about this back when I was one of the #zombiemoms* with my newborn…Now For Mothers Healing Mix. I didn’t take it then (I only recently learned about this natural blend of yummy ingredients) but I can take it now (it’s a superfood Moms can take from the 1st day after giving birth up…
Finding Me Time
Finding Me Time is a challenge for all Moms (work outside the home, work at home, stay at home – whatever!). Here are 10 Tips to help in Finding Me Time (and I will be completely transparent try as I may I just have not been able to do #10 yet!)… Finding Me Time Listening…
Circulon Review
I long ago realized it doesn’t matter how many pots & pans you have…quality cookware is much more important than quantity. Thus, when given the opportunity to do this Circulon Review I had to say yes (and they totally had me at “Circulon’s Total non-stick system“)…. About Circulon Designed to be a kitchen essential, the…
Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
One of my fav tips for back to school season is to make dinner – school lunch once a week. That’s right – make dinner – pack the leftovers – and school lunch is taken care of for tomorrow (one less thing is always good n’est pas?!). I’m sharing my Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe…
School Bus Craft
Back to school is a theme in my house this week; inspiring this easy School Bus Craft. Perfect for my 3 1/2 year old (er…kindergarten kid – I can’t wrap my head around that milestone!). We used shapes, eye/hand coordination, and guesstimating to create this artwork (great for pre-school and kindergarten aged kids). I highly recommend…
Back To School Motorola moto g
At what age should kids have cell phones? My answer: depends on the kid (maturity & responsibility) and the situation (need & use). In this Back To School Motorola moto g post we look at the specs on the moto g and asks the question: is your student ready for a cell phone? I decided to give my…
Back To School Lunch Ideas
I thought it timely to share a round-up of my Back To School Lunch Ideas posts – hopefully this might make back to school lunch prep a little easier (I know it does for me – refreshers are good n’est pas?)… Back To School Lunch Ideas… Crunchy Category cut vegetables: carrots, celery, broccoli, cucumber, peppers…
Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor Review
Back-to-school makes me re-think what we are eating. Yes, we indulge in the summer – but back-to-school means back to healthy eating chez moi. Which is why I’m excited to share my Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor Review because …well…fresh pressed juice?! Yum! And healthy. And really easier than you think… About the Hamilton…
Orange Muffins
This might – quite possibly – be the best muffin recipe I ever created. Yes. It. Is. THAT. Good. Call them gâteau à l’orange or Orange Muffins (we use both depending on which anglophone/francophone is speaking). Moist, flavourful, and easy – you will want to make these Orange Muffins with your kids… Aside: make your own natural air freshener…