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FREE Printable Allergy Cards for Restaurants

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Wheat Allergy Card

Does your child have a food allergy? Eating at restaurants can be a rather stressful experience when your child has a food allergy, especially when it is a serious one! I have discovered that I have an allergy to Flax Seed. While there is no official test (that I have been able to find) for this type of allergy, I am certain I have one due to the reaction that I have every time I consume Flax Seed. Now I can say from first hand experience just how scary food allergies really are and I would never EVER wish a … Continue reading →

Three Cook Books Featuring Chicken, Slow Cooker and Vegan Recipes

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Burrito and Stroganoff

As a cookbook collector and someone who cooks chicken for dinner 80% of the time, I was very interested in receiving the 125 Best Chicken Recipes cookbook by Rose Murray from publisher Robert Rose. I am always on the hunt for new chicken recipes to keep our menu interesting and to keep my family from chicken boredom! 125 Best Chicken Recipes has many easy to prepare recipes that are great for weeknight meals. One aspect of the book that I really liked was that many of the recipes include ingredients that I would normally stock or buy. I am not … Continue reading →

Who Loves Cheesecake? {CONTEST} #CheesecakeoftheYear

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Philadelphia Cheesecake of the Year

Summer is almost here and do you know how I know? Ontario strawberry season has arrived! Look what I found at the grocery store this week: There are so many things that I LOVE to make with strawberries including jams, muffins and strawberry butter, but this year I’m going to make something NEW! You’ve guessed it…..CHEESECAKE with Philadelphia Cream Cheese, naturally! Do you think my cheesecake could look as good as this one? I love the swirled look! Confession Time… I have never made a cheesecake! I have made “no-bake” cheesecakes, but for some reason I don’t count those as … Continue reading →

Coffee is Mommy’s “Happy Juice”! #KraftMeACoffee {Giveaway}

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Gevalia K cups

My husband calls coffee “Mommy’s happy juice”. I completely understand why! Coffee is a HUGE part of my morning routine and if this Mommy goes without, it sets my day off to a bad start. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the taste of coffee, but it is also the routine of sitting down to drink a hot cup of joe that I just can’t seem to go without.   Did you know that Kraft Canada has recently come out with new Kraft Keurig®*Compatible Pods?! There are three different brand options, each offering their own unique and delicious taste: Maxwell … Continue reading →

Come and Party with Me! Let’s talk Cooking! {with Prizes}

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Many years ago, when I was first starting out on my own with my hubby, a friend introduced me to Pampered Chef products for my kitchen. I was invited to a party and I bought a few items, despite the fact that we had very little disposable income at the time. We still have the tools that I purchased that night and I use them on a regular basis! Fast forward a few years when we were visiting my sister in law’s house and she prepared lunch for us on her stoneware cookie sheet. I trust my sister in law’s … Continue reading →

Commit to Being Healthier with @SUBWAYCanada #SUBWAYFreshSwap

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Subway Sandwich

Did you know that SUBWAY® Restaurants is encouraging Canadians to take the Commit to Fit™ Pledge and commit to leading a healthier, active lifestyle. I’m always on the lookout for ways that my family can be more healthy. The Commit to Fit Pledge with Subway Canada has been an excellent motivator for me to help my family make some healthier choices this month. Some ideas that Subway provided me with were: So far, the kids and I have taken many flights of stairs instead of elevators, my family has chosen Subway for a fast dinner option instead of less healthy … Continue reading →

Enter to #Win a Year Supply of Catelli Gluten Free Pasta

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Catelli Gluten Free Macaroni low res

For those of you who have a gluten sensitivity or a gluten allergy OR if you are avoiding wheat, you don’t have to go without your favourite pasta dishes any more! NEW on the shelves: Catelli Gluten Free Pasta!   This pasta is made from a unique blend of four grains – white rice, brown rice, corn and quinoa (GMO-free) and it comes in four varieties: macaroni, Penne, Fusilli and Spaghetti.  It is Certified by the Canadian Celiac Association’s Gluten-Free Certification Program. Did you know that Chef Higgins, the Director of the leading George Brown Chef School in Toronto and also a judge … Continue reading →

10 Fun Kid Snacks ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

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Fun Snacks for Kids

It’s all about having FUN with FOOD this week! We are featuring 10 Fun Kid Snacks for you to prepare and enjoy with your children. Yogurt and Berries in a Conefrom Capri +3 Alphabet Numbers Pretzel Snackfrom ABC Creative Learning Eating Stemsfrom High Hill Education Pink Fluff Fruit Dessertfrom Crafty Journal Tofu for Toddlersfrom Capri +3 Caterpillar Snacksfrom Mudpies and Tiaras Cruffalo Crumble from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes Strawberry Applesauce from Our Family World Healthy Whole Grain Crepes from Our Family World Let’s Go Fishing Snackfrom Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes Please link up your child friendly posts below! … Continue reading →

NEW #Danino #GreekYogurt {Giveaway}

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This Danino Greek Yogurt has a delicious creamy, thick texture and is jam packed full of protein to make a healthy snack option for children. Danino knows what catches a child’s eye in the grocery store because the VERY first time that I went grocery shopping with my daughter after this product hit the fridge in stores, she noticed it. The bright and fun design means that children will more likely be willing to try out this new yogurt with out too much of a fight (in most cases). I say in most cases because my son is considerably more … Continue reading →

The Healthy Shopper Spring Picks {#GIVEAWAY}

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Healthy Shopper Spring 2014

The Healthy Shopper has been helping Canadians cut harmful ingredients from their diets, personal care and household products by making suggestions of great, healthier products to choose. AVOID the “Scary 7” ingredients: High-fructose corn syrup Trans fats MSG (Monosodium glutamate) Artificial sweeteners Artificial colours Artificial flavours Preservatives The Healthy Shopper offers a coupon book that allows Canadians to try out high-quality natural and organic products at more affordable prices. I know that when it comes to trying out new products, it is easier to take the “risk” associated when I can purchase the product at a discounted price by using … Continue reading →