Homemade Waffles Using a Blender

Homemade Waffles

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

Stars on Ice and @JergensCanada {Giveaway} #JergensStarsOnIce

Jergens Canada Gift Basket

I get so excited when I can provide my daughter with super fun Mother daughter opportunities! On Friday May 2, 2014, I will be taking my daughter to see Investors Group Stars on Ice presented by Lindt and I cannot wait! Straight from the rinks in Sochi, Russia will be Canada’s 2014 medalists Patrick Chan, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, alongside Kurt Browning and Joannie Rochette in an evening of championship skating. On the heels of Canada winning the Team silver medal for figure skating in Sochi, Russia, Jergens® Skincare and the world’s premier figure skating production Investors Group Stars … Continue reading

Active Baby Giveaways 5 Year Anniversary Event at @ActiveBaby {HUGE Giveaway!}

active baby giveaway

If you live in North Vancouver and you have a baby, consider yourself super lucky! Active Baby has relocated and renovated and is now celebrating their Grand Re-Opening and 5 Year Anniversary all in one. And if you don’t live in Vancouver, you’re in luck because Active Baby has an online baby store that is laid out beautifully and extremely user friendly. I know when I was a new Mom, I found it very overwhelming to know what products were best for me and my baby and I learned a lot from visiting stores like Active Baby to get an … Continue reading

The Spring Baby Time Show in Toronto April 25-27 {Giveaway} #BabyTimeShow

Last week, I shared a post that gave you a window into my world. One of things that I talked about was my love for babies! Because of my love for babies AND the fact that I love to chat with new Moms, I really enjoy attending the Baby Time Show! I love looking at all of the new gear available for Moms, babies and even Dads! The SPRING Baby Time Show in Toronto arrives April 25-27th! Will you be attending? Some of my favourite companies often attend the show like Naked Nursing Tank, Salsa Babies, well.ca, Booby Trapper amongst … Continue reading

Turbo FAST on NETFLIX #Giveaway #StreamTeam

TURBO

We’ve had Netflix in our house now for just over a month and we are absolutely loving it. The kids are enjoying the new tv content, we are LOVING House of Cards and the whole family is enjoying the large variety of movies for our Family movie nights. I will add that I am loving House of Cards so much that when we have time when I’m not blogging at night, we are actually binge watching the show. The characters and story line keep me wanting to watch more and more. I find it difficult to only watch one episode … Continue reading

Let’s Party Together at the Ultimate Blog Party 2014 #UBP14

Welcome to Multi-Testing Mommy

I have joined this exciting ultimate blog party many times over the past few years and I have always enjoyed getting to know other bloggers and finding new blogs to add to my list of blogs to follow. The girls over at 5MinutesforMom.com are so awesome to put this event together every year and I truly appreciate their generous time and efforts to make this happen. My name is Amanda. I live in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) and am a proud Canadian. I have two children; a 5 year old son and a newly turned 9 year old daughter. … Continue reading

Smoothies with a @Vitamix Blender

Vitamix Blender

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

Canadian Friendly Giveaways 3/27

Canadian Friendly Giveaways

You’re reading this post because you love to enter giveaways, right? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Please know that I love all of my readers and friends from around the world, but because I live in Canada, I like to make this blog relevant to Canadians. All giveaways shared on Multi-Testing Mommy are Canadian Friendly Giveaways!   I know and understand how frustrating it is when you come across a really great giveaway, you have filled out the entry form and they you learn that it is not open to Canada. That can be so frustrating and disappointing. … Continue reading

Celebrating Hockey Moms #PGMom #Giveaway

Hockey Moms

I am not a hockey Mom….yet, but there is a chance that one day I will become one. I have been a dance Mom which took dedication, but I have no clue how being a hockey mom compares! Sports teach children life skills like cooperation, team work and communication! On March 17th, P&G launched The House that Mom Built website where Canadians can celebrate minor league Hockey Moms! Hockey Moms play the role of the carpool queen, tournament manager, equipment manager, the official cheerleader, after-game snack maker and uniform washer, to name just a few. All of the roles that … Continue reading

Canadian Cash Giveaway

Canadian Cash Giveaway

Whenever I discover an opportunity to offer you, my amazing and loyal readers, to win something, I take it. Why? Well, I know many of you LOVE to enter giveaways and also because I see it as a thank you for taking your time to visit my blog. You see, I write for myself, but I won’t deny that the interaction is what I crave. The comments back and forth, even some friendly debate is great! I enjoy sharing useful (or at least I hope it is useful) information to you. I love to help others, especially, but not excluded … Continue reading