An Easy Snacks To Pack list is timely – because between grab n’ go breakfast to a nourishing school lunch to a snack before soccer practice – easy snacks to pack are essential to fuel families. I’m sharing some tips to make packing snacks easier… Easy Snacks To Pack Cut and container fruit as soon…
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Cheese Plate Ideas
Who doesn’t love Cheese Plate Ideas? From informal appetizers to kids’ finger food to fancy party entertaining; a cheese plate is a crowd pleaser on any table! You cheddar believe it (c’mon, that cheese pun was gouda right?)… Cheese Plate Ideas Present an assortment of cheese: sharp, mild, firm, and creamy for your cheese plate. Pick a cheese (or…
Checklist For Healthy Litterless Lunches
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…
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…
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…
Tips For Visiting The Ontario Science Centre
I have visited the Ontario Science Centre. A lot. For Years. It is one of my favourite family-friendly destinations in Toronto because it offers fun experiences, hands-on learning, and bilingual (English/French) environment for the whole family. I also know – as a long time member – a few Tips For Visiting The Ontario Science Centre which…
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…
Travel Tips For Families
I have travelled to over seven countries, including Canada, the United States and Europe, with my kids on family trips. I have become an expert in making family travel easier, from how to entertain kids on long car rides to travelling with a baby on a plane. This is the post where I share my…
Homemade Garlic Croutons
This week I decided to be a bit daring and create my own Homemade Garlic Croutons. See, my kids LOVE the garlic goodness but I wanted to see if I could make a healthy version. The result: an easy, inexpensive, delicious Homemade Garlic Croutons recipe. You gotta try this… What made my Homemade Garlic Croutons…
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)….
Kids Activity Bags
Call it a busy bag, travel kit, or kids activity bags – these tips will help keep your kids entertained while en route. From day trip to road trip to international flight…I have filled my share of kids activity bags. Here are my kids activity bags suggestions… Kids Activity Bags Put all your kid travel activities in…
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…