Author Archives: Amanda

It’s a @SummerFresh Twitter Party #FreshSnacks {Giveaway}

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Snack n Go Summer Fresh

Be sure to RSVP for this amazing #FreshSnacks Twitter Party! I’ve been enjoying a daily snack of Summer Fresh Hummus and crackers. I am loving how this snack satisfies my hunger and keeps me feeling fuller longer. It is definitely a healthy snack option that is going to become a staple in my house. I love the Snack ‘n Go packs because it makes healthy snacking SO convenient. There are many children who would love to have a Snack ‘n Go added to their school lunch this school year. This is yet another FANTASTIC nut free way of getting protein … Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread

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Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

When I was younger, my Mom used to call Zucchini bread, “Christmas Bread”. Somehow, giving it a fun name made my sister and I much more willing to give the bread a try AND we loved it! With my children, I really wanted them to learn from a very young age that zucchini was a delicious vegetable option and while we don’t eat it plain as a vegetable, I do add it to baking all of the time. So, I was up front with them when I served them zucchini muffins or Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread and told them … Continue reading →

Let’s Celebrate Grandparents Day {Giveaway}

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DK GrandParents Giveaway

I have some very fond memories of my Grandparents! Sadly, I never got to meet my maternal Grandfather, but my maternal Grandmother had the most beautiful jewellery and super fun black old style, rotary phone that we loved to use. I spent a lot more time with my paternal Grandparents. They lived on an Apple Orchard that was like heaven to a little kid as we climbed up in the low apple trees, played hide and seek and ran free on their huge property. I remember funny things about my Grandmother! Her skim milk always tasted sour, her baking all … Continue reading →

Peach Muffins

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Peach Muffins

Muffins are a favourite snack in our house. In fact, they aren’t just a snack, we eat them for breakfast, lunch, snacks and sometimes dinner! I find muffins are very easy to make and they are a tasty, preservative free snack that I feel good about serving to my children. Whiles peaches are still in season, I thought you might enjoy learning how to make these delicious peach muffins! The trick to picking sweet peaches is to look for peaches that have been tree ripened. That means if they are green or even light yellow, do not buy them as … Continue reading →

Creative Essentialz Baby Gift Ideas

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Creative Essentialz Collage 2

Do you have a baby shower to go to or perhaps a friend or family member just gave birth to a baby? Are you looking for that unique gift that will stand out as being beautiful and creative? The gifts found at Creative Essentialz, in my opinion, are all Pinterest worthy! I absolutely love hand made everything so when I was introduced to Creative Essentialz, I was tickled pink to discover such a large range or ADORABLE, creative baby gift ideas. Creative Essentials has a huge selection of adorable baby gift ideas including: Baby/Toddler Clothing Hats Bibs Burp Cloths Diaper … Continue reading →

Fan Appreciation Giveaway!

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I love each and every one of you! I love how some of you are young and some of you have a lot of life experience. I love how some of you are parents and some of you are grandparents and most of all, I love the fact that you keep coming back and sharing your opinions on the posts here at Multi-Testing Mommy! I appreciate YOU! Without you, the only person I would be writing for would be myself and while I love to write, I love to share information and to help others MUCH MORE! Brought to you … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Real Friday Party {LINKY}

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Fall Bucket List Printable

Today is about… Real Food, Fitness, Health, and Home life tips and tricks from REAL people! You know me, I’m always loving free printables, and I know that many of you do too! What fun would it be for your family to print off this FREE Fall Bucket List Printable and see how many of the items you can accomplish together this fall? Woot! Woot! Let’s get this Friday started. Let’s Get Real is all about Healthy Living. That’s right! It’s all about Real Food, fitness, health and wellness, and home life tips and tricks from Real people. That’s you! … Continue reading →

NEW September Giveaways!

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September Giveaways

I know that many of you come back on a regular basis to see what new giveaways I’ve got up my sleeve for you. Be sure to keep your eyes open every month for this new feature on Multi-Testing Mommy where I feature some giveaways on other blogs that are open to Canadians during the month. This month, be sure to check out these September giveaways right here on Multi-Testing Mommy: $100 CASH or Amazon GC WW 9/28 $100 Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Snacks Prize Pack CAN/US 9/8 OxiClean Laundry Prize Pack ARV ~$30 CAN 9/8 PlasmaCar Giveaway! CAN/Continental US – … Continue reading →

Fall Ideas for Little Kids {LINKY}

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Artsy Play Wednesday

Whether we want to admit it, FALL is definitely in the air! The children are back in school now, the leaves are starting to turn and while the days might not be cooler yet, the nights are filled with a crisp fall breeze. I always love this time of year as apples and fall were two of my favourite units that I taught when I was a Kindergarten teacher. A few of my favourites that have linked up on our Artsy Play Wednesday (linky is below) are the following: Do you have any Falls Ideas for Little Kids to share … Continue reading →

Peanut Butter and Banana Sushi {Giveaway}

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Kids adore fun food! When you have a picky eater, sometimes all it takes is a few extra minutes of prep time to prepare the food in a fun way and voila, your adorable, little fuss bucket is willing to dive in and consume happily! Photo and Recipe Credit (with permission): ca-en.envirokidz.com These tasty bites are a great way to make snacks more exciting for children! The fresh and fruity bananas, with peanut butter and crunchy Chocolate Koala Crisp cereal, not only look great but taste even better. Peanut Butter and Banana Sushi {Giveaway} Recipe Type: snack Author: Multi-Testing Mommy … Continue reading →