Author Archives: Amanda

Tackle it Tuesday: Finding Healthy Recipes

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I’ve often thought that “healthy recipes” didn’t taste as good as regular ones, but boy was I wrong! I’ve been on a hunt for some healthy recipes to make for myself and my family these past couple of weeks and I am happy to report that I have found some. As you may or may not know, I’ve been on a “Get Healthy” Challenge using the My Healthy Weight Action Plan on the Heart and Stroke Foundation website. You can read about my experience here and here. Here are some recipes that I’ve tried out in the last couple of … Continue reading →

Did You Know that “Ms. Brown” is Coming to Town? #BROWNISCOMING @mmsCanada

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Have you heard? The sixth M&M’S® character, Ms. Brown is coming to town on January 30th, 2012! “Ms. Brown has her own distinct personality, which is rooted in her wisdom, high intelligence and sharp wit. Her unmatched knowledge of milk chocolate vaulted her to the position of Chief Chocolate Officer at Mars Inc. – a position she’s excelled in for seventy years – helping make M&M’S® brand one of the most popular chocolate candies in the world.” Ms. Brown will be revealed for the first time during LIVE events streamed on M&M’S® Canada Facebook Page. The makers of M&M’S® will … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Hair Bows & Hair Pins Giveaway

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THIS ONE IS FOR MY US FRIENDS! Hosted by Busy Mom on the Go with the help of 4 other amazing bloggers. The Valentine’s Day Hair Bows & Hair Pins Giveaway will run from 12:01 AM on Tuesday 1/24 thru Tuesday, 1/31 at 11:59 PM (all Eastern times). There will be 2 winners; the first to receive 2 Valentine’s Day Hair Bows courtesy of Busy Mom on the Go and the second winner will receive 6 hair pins decorated with glass beads (in assorted colors) courtesy of Deda Studios. a Rafflecopter giveawayYou need javascript enabled to see this giveaway. Pin … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 3 (with help from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

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This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1, Week 2 I am so excited to share that I feel like I succeeded in Week 2 of my “Let’s Get Healthy” Challenge too! By no means is this journey easy for me. Quite the contrary, however, it is getting slightly easier day by day! Start Weight: 190 poundsEnd of Week 1: 185 poundsEnd of Week 2: … Continue reading →

January Jingles Giveaway ($100 Paypal)

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NOTE: This post is stuck at the top of my site until the Giveaway is finished on January 23rd. Please scroll down for more of my posts! Welcome to the January Jingles Paypal $100 Giveaway hosted by The Knit Wit by Shair and Multi-Testing Mommy. After the holidays, couldn’t we all use a bit of extra money?! I know we certainly could. Enter to win $100 USD and discover some new blogs at the same time! a Rafflecopter giveawayYou need javascript enabled to see this giveaway.This event has been brought to you by the following blogs:The Knit Wit by ShairMulti-Testing … Continue reading →

Friendly Followers: Sign up and gain more followers this week!

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Welcome to Friendly Followers Blog Hop hosted by The Knit Wit by Shair and Multi-Testing Mommy where our goal is: you will find some new blogs to read you will gain some more followers you will gain some more friends you will get a new genuine comment or two RULES: Follow the two hosts’ links and the featured friend link. Enter your link (any ONE link you choose, can be different each week). Follow as many people as you can throughout the week. Try to make this genuine! Leave a genuine comment after following someone new and let them know … Continue reading →

$100 Paypal Giveaway ENDS tonight at midnight! #JanuaryJingles

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Welcome to the January Jingles Paypal $100 Giveaway hosted by The Knit Wit by Shair and Multi-Testing Mommy. Today is the LAST DAY to enter this amazing giveaway! After the holidays, couldn’t we all use a bit of extra money, a few extra “jingles” in your pocket?! I know we certainly could. Enter to win $100 USD and discover some new blogs at the same time! a Rafflecopter giveawayYou need javascript enabled to see this giveaway.This event has been brought to you by the following blogs:The Knit Wit by ShairMulti-Testing MommyMaple Leaf MommyThe Education of a Stay at Home MomTalking … Continue reading →

AMAZING Breakfast “Grab and Go” Cookies

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My Mom shared this recipe with me when she saw it on City Line and boy am I ever glad that she did! Breakfast “Grab and Go” Cookies From Healthy Starts Here by Mairlyn Smith PHEc (Whitecap) DRY INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 cups (375 mL) oat bran1 1/2 cups (375 mL) large flake oats1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour3/4 cup (175 mL) ground flaxseed1/2 cup (125 mL) Scottish, Irish or steel-cut oats2 tbsp (30 mL) wheat germ2 tbsp (30 mL) cinnamon1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda1 cup (250 mL) dried cranberries or blueberries1/4 cup (60 mL) at least 60% cocoa mass … Continue reading →

Organize Your Craft Supplies

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This week, I have written about How to Organize Your Child’s Craft Supplies. I don’t know about you, but we have an abudance of craft supplies in our house! The post is about how we have organized *some* of them! THE LATEST KAHOOTKIDS DEAL: Save 50% on Custom, High-Quality Labels, Stickers and Decals from StickerYou ($10 for $20 worth of products) SAVE 76% on a Stylish and Cozy Animal Hat $10 for a Peanut Allergy Bracelet, Necklace and Dog-tag (Shipping Included!) $160 for 9 Swimming Lessons at 400 Swim ($320 value) – Toronto Deal Pin It Check out Multi-Testing Mommy’s … Continue reading →

goalforit.com – FREE online goal tracker, daily chore charts, list maker and more!

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Have you ever considered creating a Chore Chart for your children? I just found a site where you can create chore charts and MORE for FREE! Whenever my daughter has had something that she has been challenged with (e.g. staying in her bed at night time, drinking milk, keeping her room clean, etc.), I have often created some form of chart or check list for her to keep track of her accomplishments, behaviour etc. and it works! My daughter must be a visual learner like me and really thrives on seeing things written down and in front of her. My … Continue reading →