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Santa Beard Countdown – Free Printable

Woo hoo! It’s December 1st again (seriously, how did that happen so fast), AND it’s Friday – that means FREEBIE FRIDAY, and today I’ve got a cute Santa Beard Countdown for you. It also means Christmas is officially right around the corner. How are all of you doing with your Christmas shopping? I’m a little…

Dyson Ball Animal 2, where have you been all my life!

So, last month a bucket list goal of mine came true and I was offered to partner with Dyson for a couple of blog posts. We’re about to do a deep dive here folks, because I have been OBSESSED with their vacuums for over a decade, and with this Dyson Ball Animal 2, some of…

Baby It’s Cold Outside – Freebie Friday

Welcome to Freebie Fridays! This week I’ve got a free Christmas Printable for you. You might be thinking it’s a little bit early (we are only two weeks into November), but read on, and you’ll understand… This morning I woke up, looked outside, and wanted to crawl right back into bed. Think I’m joking? Last…

Ultimate Caramel Corn – A Game Night Favourite!

My ultimate salted caramel corn recipe is exactly what you need to put your family game or movie night over the top! Game nights play a big part in our house, something we’ve been calling “family time” for the last two years. I’ve got the reasoning behind that, the recipe, and an amazing giveaway all…

5 lunchbox snack hacks in under 2 minutes

Today I’m showing you five different ways that I send dairy products with the kids in their lunches (my lunchbox snack hacks). Each one takes less than two minutes to prepare (most of them are well under a minute!), and all of them are licked clean by the time the kids get home at the…

Fall Harvest Stew

My fall harvest stew is loaded with butternut squash, parsnips, onions, apples, potatoes, chicken, and fresh cider. It’s absolute perfection paired on a crisp fall day with some apple cheddar muffins! Fall has always been my favourite season. I’ve never been a sun worshiper, the heat just ain’t my thing. In the fall though, when the…

Apple Cheddar Muffins

My apple cheddar muffins are half biscuit, half muffin and all flavour. They’re totally the kind of snack kids love, and can pull double duty as a side for a hearty fall dinner, like my harvest stew. Apple cheddar muffins. I know, cheese and apples? Your first reaction may be to close this page as…

How to survive a long road trip with little kids

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.#CanadianTire #QuakerState #CollectiveBias It’s not easy going on a long road trip with kids. The miles drag by slower and slower the longer you’re in the car. The kids get more wild with every passing state. If I’m…

School snacks you can make ahead and are protein rich!

School snacks you can make ahead for the week in just 30 minutes. Cherry cheesecake, lime wobble, and orange creamsicle pie. Protein rich & no added sugar!

Tomato Sandwich

An open face tomato and cheese sandwich is the perfect quick meal for a busy day.

Pasta Primavera

Pasta primavera is one of my favourite pasta dishes, especially in the summer! It’s loaded with tons of healthy veggies that I can get locally and in season, and it comes together SO FAST! Seriously, who doesn’t love a dinner that’s start to finish in less than 30 minutes.

Eat Smart – Not Hard!

I keep telling Bo about my beach goals. I know what you’re thinking “OMG, summer’s almost here, gotta get into that bikini!!! Sorry, not quite – at least not for me. I’ve got long term goals, 5 months, and then 10 months, away from now. Eating smart, not hard, is my recipe (along with some fun…