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What Would YOU Do if You Won FREE GROCERIES for a YEAR?

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Free Groceries

When you become a parent, your world changes completely. The answer to one, simple question can change over night when you become a parent. For me, prior to having children, if I were to answer the question: What would you do if you won free groceries for a year?, my answer would definitely be considerably different compared to after having children. The great news is, you have an opportunity to win FREE GROCERIES for a year as well as six $1000 Food Basics Gift Cards! This free groceries giveaway is called the Food Basics “I Want It All Event”. Here’s … Continue reading →

Healthier Butter Tarts

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Healthier Butter Tarts

I know, I know, you don’t believe me that there is such thing as HEALTHIER Butter Tarts, but please do know that I have found the solution! And the best part is that it combines my Grandmother’s Traditional Butter Tart Recipe and makes it slightly healthier. Now, I want you to understand that I am not magical, these are definitely not HEALTHY Butter Tarts, but they can be considered a HEALTHIER Butter Tart, so read on to find out how I discovered this. The goodness of a Butter Tart is all in the FILLING, would you not agree? That is … Continue reading →

Easy School Lunches with Schneiders Simply Lunch {Giveaway}

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Schneiders Simply Lunch

I know that I really shouldn’t leave packing lunches to the morning, but I do. It is our routine and I just cannot seem to get into the habit of packing up lunches the night before, despite the fact that it would make our mornings smoother! That is why when I was introduced to Schneiders Simply Lunch, I was very excited! There are mornings where we all sleep in and packing lunches is a last minute panic. There are two lunch kits available: Ham & Cheese lunch kit includes smoked ham slices, Colby cheese, wheat crackers and chocolate chip cookies … Continue reading →

Do You Know Your Nutrition Facts and Enter to Win FREE FOOD!

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Know Your Nutrition Facts

We are going to talk about how to read the Nutrition Facts label on the back of food packages. Tips for healthier living are everywhere today, it is often challenging to get the straight up facts. There are new foods and trends popping up what seems like every single day. My goal in this article is to help you make informed choices when it comes to feeding your family. First and foremost, we must always remember that fresh food is always best. Whenever possible, shopping on the perimeter of your grocery store will ensure that your family is consuming foods … Continue reading →

Chicken Pot Pie….the CHEESY Version!

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Chicken Pot Pie the Cheesy Version

This version of Chicken Pot Pie will go down in my books as a true comfort food! It is great to have on a cold, wintry day and believe it or not is quite easy to make! If you love cheese, you’ll be sure to love this cheesy version of Chicken Pot Pie! You can use leftover chicken for the recipe OR you can poach fresh chicken specifically for this dish. This cheesy spin on a traditional family favourite of Chicken Pot Pie is definitely a great meal to to serve on a cold winter day. Chicken Pot Pie….the CHEESY … Continue reading →

Canada’s National Organic Week {Giveaway}

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Natures Path Giveaway

Organic week is the largest annual homage to organic food, farming and products across the country! Why organic? There are so many reasons to consider organic. This video explains it for you: Organic food is crafted without harmful pesticides, GMOs or artificial flavours and synthetic sweeteners, so all you taste is real, delicious, wholefood goodness. The way all food ought to be! If you enjoy trying out organic food, I encourage you try out the following: Nature’s Path delicious granolas including Pumpkin Flax Granola and Coconut Chia Granola, as well as tasty and healthful Flax Plus Flakes Cereal. EnviroKidz children’s … Continue reading →

Healthy Chocolate Mint Smoothie

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Healthy Chocolate Mint Smoothie

Towards the end of August, my body was really starting to feel dragged down. I wasn’t eating properly nor was I sleeping well and I know that a part of that was how I was choosing to eat. We always have a choice in what we eat. I have always struggled with my blood sugar levels. My Mom still tells stories about how grumpy I was after school as a child. She would literally meet me at our side door with a cracker to shove in my mouth. As an adult, I am much more aware of my blood sugar … Continue reading →

Homemade Peanut Free School Snacks

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Peanut Free School Snacks

I wrote about how to prepare your child for taking their lunch to school when they are in Kindergarten. For most Kindergarten children, this is their first exposure to lunch bags and containers and I’ve shared some tricks to help them in their first few weeks. Now, we need to talk about WHAT to pack in their lunch bag! Many children (including mine) do not love sandwiches (other than peanut butter and grilled cheese), which makes it challenging to pack their lunches. The first few weeks are usually relatively easy, but come week 3 or 4, I often find myself … Continue reading →

What Does Superfood Even Mean? {Giveaway}

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superfood giveaway

I’m embarking on a new path right now in my life. I feel like this new path began way back last September when I started with Norwex. So many things have changed for the better since then! Now, my path is turning a wee bit, perhaps even a wee bit up hill as I am going to be tackling my health. Specifically, my nutritional health, by paying more attention to the food that I am eating. This is why I’m so excited to have discovered Nature’s Path Qi’a Superfood Snack Bars! Wherever I am in my day, they will help … Continue reading →

Homemade BBQ Sauce {Giveaway}

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Homemade BBQ Sauce

I love sauces of all kinds! Sweet ones, sour ones and even sometimes, spicy ones! My daughter apparently inherited this love for sauces from me because she too enjoys a good sauce. We have recently discovered some new products to use as condiments from French’s. Our Homemade Sweet Rib Sauce can easily be transformed into a spicier version with the change of one simple ingredient! Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe Type: sauce Author: Multi-Testing Mommy Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins This delicious Homemade BBQ Sauce makes the perfect condiment for any summer BBQ! Ingredients 1 cup French’s Tomato … Continue reading →