I am a big supporter of children’s healthy nutrition. Perhaps it stems from my on-going goal to ensure my kids are not modern day pirates (offering them an assortment of healthy, balanced, meals to prevent scurvy! lol). Which is why I’m sharing this T-fal Actifry Meatball Recipe – because it is a healthy version of…
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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…
Dempster’s Healthy Ways Bread
As a Mom who tries to offer the best nutritional choices for her kids (it’s doesn’t always happen – sometimes you have to indulge in an ice cream cone right?!) thus I am always on the look out for new ways to switch up their regular foods. Introducing Dempster’s Healthy Ways Bread – it’s a new…
Steak, tomato, and lettuce wrap
Too hot to cook and too much fun to want to leave the back yard to spend even an hour in the kitchen..I had an idea to bbq dinner with a twist…this Steak, tomato, and lettuce wrap. It was easy, healthy, and oh so yum! They are so good…you will want to eat at least two! Oh…
Party Planning Tips
From kids’ birthday parties to formal get together (think holidays!) I am a planner. Yes, I admit to writing notes and making a party checklist to ensure I don’t forget a thing. And this is where I share my Party Planning Tips. Tried. True. And shared here with you to make life a little easier……
Breakfast Wrap Ideas
Some mornings breakfast wraps just make life easier. Grab-n-go, we are late, I’m hungry, weekday morning solution! One of my daughters actually has a wrap practically every morning (her choice). This is the post where I share my easy Breakfast Wrap Ideas… Breakfast Wrap Ideas The #1 pick chez moi is our chocolate hazelnut breakfast wrap…
Tips For Living with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It’s not a secret (but it used to be – more on that below). My IBS is chronic, unreliable, embarrassing, and at times a detriment to my health. I’ve had IBS for most of my life…and I thought it time to share my Tips For Living with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)….
Grazing and Alice Eats
I am a grazer. I eat many small meals throughout the day. So do my kids. So when I heard about a recipe book called “Grazing” I was completely interested. Instead of a regular book review…I decided to do something different…actually test drive the recipes and see if they were a hit or miss with…
Fruit Eating Game
This is a fun Fruit Eating Game I created with the kids over the holidays. My daughter actually said “Mommy, Papa has ‘fun parent’ competition today!” – I think that was meant as a compliment 😉 Anyway, this fruit eating game was a big hit with the kids (and it got them eating fruit with…
Tips For Making Valentine’s Day Special
This is the post where I share some of the special things I do at home to make Valentine’s Day special chez moi. For the kids. For my prince. Even for me. Here are my Tips For Making Valentine’s Day Special… Lunch Box Notes are an easy (and FREE) way to make Valentine’s Day Special. A…
5 Must Read Books By Canadian Authors
I find reading to be a great way to re-charge…and find inspiration. These are my top picks for 5 Must Read Books By Canadian Authors. And keep reading because I’m sharing a very personal…and completely embarrassing story…about The Time I Almost Looked Margaret Atwood In The Eyes)… 5 Must Read Books By Canadian Authors A Beautiful Heist by…