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Protinis – Protein Rich Healthy Snack {GIVEAWAY} #PROTINIS

By Amanda | April 28, 2014 - 2:00 pm |April 28, 2014 food, giveaway, health

Since taking a different approach to my nutritional health this year, I have put a strong focus on the amount of protein that I take in at every meal. Snacks are often challenging for me because in the past, my snacks often contained a strong emphasis on carbohydrates. I’m so excited to hear that Maple Leaf Foods have caught on to the snacking trend and are offering a new alternative. Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® PROTINIS™ make a protein rich healthy snack for the whole family! Here are some interesting statistics on snacking habits in Canada: Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® PROTINIS … Continue reading →

Homemade Waffles Using a Blender

By Amanda | April 17, 2014 - 11:10 am |April 17, 2014 food, giveaway

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Up until having a Vitamix Blender, I had only ever made smoothies and drinks using a blender. The Vitamix opens up a world of possibilities! My friend @GingerheadDad once gave me the label Waffle Queen a few years ago and it has stuck. Back then, I introduced him to my go to Homemade Blueberry Oat Waffles. I’m ok with having the label, actually it makes me feel a bit proud in a funny way! It took me a LONG time to master making homemade waffles! I have learned a few tricks and many lessons on the path to becoming the … Continue reading →

Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Chicken Melts

By Amanda | April 14, 2014 - 9:00 am |March 1, 2016 food, recipes

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A couple of weeks ago, I saw the most delicious looking recipe for Best Ever Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts while cruising through posts on my favourite blogs. As soon as I learned that Kraft Creamy Mexicana Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia had hit the shelves in grocery stores, I knew the perfect dish to create! My very own Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Chicken Melts! Kraft has specially blended their Kraft Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia to deliver a soft and creamy melt that was a perfect fit for creating my Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Chicken Melts! I could … Continue reading →

Enjoy One of Wendy’s Salads with a Girlfriend #NewSaladCollection #Wendys

By Amanda | April 10, 2014 - 9:00 am |April 10, 2014 food

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How often do you get together with a girlfriend, just the two of you? Girl time is important! It helps us “recharge our batteries”! When I head out to catch up with a girlfriend, I say to my kids that I am going out to “recharge my Mommy batteries”. It is amazing what an hour or two out with a friend can do to re-energize you! I feel happy, re-energized and refreshed. I’ve got a fun idea for the next time you head out to lunch with a friend! Head out for lunch and try one of Wendy’s Salads. The … Continue reading →

How to Froth Milk for Coffee at Home {Tuesday Tip}

By Amanda | April 8, 2014 - 6:30 am |April 13, 2014 food

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Over March Break, I learned how to froth milk for coffee at home! Doesn’t this look AMAZING?! Look at all of that froth on top! It is SO easy to make! Frothed Milk in Your Morning Coffee Recipe Type: Drinks Author: Multi-Testing Mommy Learn how to easily enjoy frothed milk in your morning coffee with these simple steps. Ingredients 1 cup of coffee milk (as much as you typically add to your coffee) a French Press Instructions Brew coffee. Pour coffee into French Press. Add milk to your liking. Pump the French Press plunger quickly many times. Pour into your … Continue reading →

Smoothies with a @Vitamix Blender

By Amanda | April 1, 2014 - 10:00 am |July 14, 2014 food, giveaway, recipes

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It’s been no secret that I love my smoothies! I have been making smoothies for a number of years now ever since I discovered that my kids would eat spinach if I included it in a smoothie. I often ask my children to help me make smoothies so that they know exactly what is in them, they understand how healthy they are AND if they make them, there is a bigger chance that they will consume them. My Basic Guildelines When Making a Vitamix Blender Smoothie: I start with my liquid (which 99% of the time is Unsweetened Vanilla Flavoured … Continue reading →

Shop from Home with @HealthSnapCA {Giveaway}

By Amanda | March 31, 2014 - 9:34 am |March 31, 2014 family, food, for men, for the body, health, kids, Online Stores, women

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Many of us enjoy the convenience of ordering online. Do you like to shop from home? I absolutely love the convenience of it, especially when items arrive as quickly as they do from HealthSnap. HealthSnap is a 100% Canadian online retail site based out of Toronto, Ontario. HealthSnap sells thousands of products that fall into a number of different categories including: Baby & Mom, Beauty & Skin Care, Diet & Fitness, Household, Medicine, Personal Care, Sexual Wellness, and Vitamins & Supplements. Information taken directly from their site. Aside from the selection, the amazing customer service and of course, the convenience, … Continue reading →

No Bake Healthy Oatmeal Granola Bars

By Amanda | March 17, 2014 - 1:14 pm |March 17, 2014 food, recipes

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I’m always on the hunt for recipes for healthy granola bars. I love baking my own muffins, cookies and bars for snacks. The fact that recipe is a no bake healthy oatmeal granola bars recipe is an added bonus. My kids LOVE to eat granola bars and often they don’t want to stop at just one. Knowing exactly what ingredients are in the bars that they eat make me feel much better about what they are consuming for snacks. I found this recipe for No Bake Healthy Oatmeal Power Cookies that I have changed slightly to create No Bake Healthy Oatmeal Granola … Continue reading →

Helpful Nutrition Tips for Babies from @Mother_Hen

By Amanda | March 11, 2014 - 9:20 am |March 11, 2014 baby, food

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Did you know that March is Nutrition Month? Mother Hen has provided me with some Nutrition Tips for Babies to share with you. I am a huge fan of Mother Hen baby food! I remember that I first discovered it when my daughter started to eat meat. I was wanting to make my own baby food at home, but I found it very difficult to perfect the fine consistency that she needed when it came to meat. I found the frozen pucks of meat, from Mother Hen, to be so convenient and I loved that their food is all natural … Continue reading →

Valentine Ice Cream Sandwiches

By Amanda | February 13, 2014 - 5:16 pm |February 13, 2014 food, recipes, Valentine's Day

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Have you ever made Ice Cream Sandwiches? You can turn plain cookies into sandwiches with easy by simply putting some strawberry ice cream in between two Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies for a delicious and easy Valentine treat!Visit Sheek Shindigs for some beautiful photos of some Valentine Ice Cream Sandwiches. For more creative ideas, please visit: Visit our Valentine’s Day Page for more Valentine’s Day Arts, Crafts and Activities! If you don’t see a Disqus comment form at the bottom of the post, please use the button F5 to refresh your page! Email us if you are still having trouble.

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