When I heard that The Mom 100 Cookbook by Katie Workman was being touted as the must-have cookbook for busy moms, I admit that I was a bit skeptical. When it comes to cookbooks, I have a bit of an obsession, and I really couldn’t imagine any one cookbook being so essential to me that […]
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The weekend is here and it’s time to relax, unwind and enjoy a little family time. And for those with Phineas and Ferb fans in the house, it’s also time to check out Part 1 of the new Phineas and Ferb: Where’s Perry? two-part special debuting on July 28 at 11:30 a.m. ET on Disney
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Stunning. That’s really the only word that was in my mind after witnessing the Cirque du Soleil Quidam performance at the Brandt Centre in Regina, SK last night. The show was a beautiful marriage of imaginative set design, humour, gorgeous costumes and stunning physical feats that had me on the edge of my seat from
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I love to bake, but our house is 100 years old and holds heat like an oven, so baking in the summer just isn’t an option for our family. So what’s a creative mom with a dessert-loving family to do? Turn to the refrigerator, of course! I have a great collection of delicious no-bake recipes,
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Our family is staying pretty close to home this summer but for those that are flying off on a once-in-a-lifetime travelling adventure (or just planning one for the future), Emirates, the world’s fastest growing airline, is ready to make the flight experience as much fun for your little ones as the vacation itself will be!
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If you’ve glanced through a few Pinterest boards recently, you’ve probably noticed that one of the hottest new trends is serving food in canning jars. From salads to main courses to desserts, there’s something about serving food in a jar that’s just irresistibly quaint. So when I recently got the chance to review Desserts in
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We may only be in the early weeks of summer, but my boys are already getting a little stir-crazy. I’ve been making sure that we take lots of bike rides, enjoy plenty of outdoor play and do some fun crafts in the house every few days. But I’m always looking for other ways to keep
I honestly don’t buy my children a lot of toys. I tend to mainly shop for things like puzzles, games, books and clothes and leave their toy supply in the hands of their loving aunts, uncles and grandparents. This has worked very well so far but it does get hard to say no when they
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Today is National Ice Cream Day and thanks to Cold Stone Creamery, my family was able to celebrate the day in style with the fabulous new Cold Stone Creamery Provincial Signature Creations! These scrumptious limited edition Signature Creations have names and ingredients that are made especially for your province and I was so excited to
I’m not by nature a very organized person and because of this, a large percentage of the jewellery I buy ends up lost. After losing one earring from my favourite pair I finally decided: this ends today! So I made my own extremely simple DIY earring holder using things I already had in my own
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No matter what good habits we try to teach our kids, they have a natural fondness for sweet foods. That doesn’t mean they’re destined to spend their lives eating cupcakes and junk cereal but teaching them about healthy choices doesn’t automatically override their preference for sweets. Most moms weren’t surprised when the world’s largest member-based
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When I hop into the shower, time is usually at a premium. If I’m lucky, I have about ten minutes to get ready for my day before my boys burst into the bathroom demanding some kind of attention. So a product that lets me get through my shower a little quicker is a win in
A few months ago I shared my first experience with Maple Lodge Farms gluten free deli meats. This tender deli chicken in a variety of flavours is all natural, incredibly delicious and perfect for those that are looking for a healthier sandwich meat or for gluten free lunch options. So when the company offered to
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Holidays are full of wonderful memories, because everyone goes out of their way to make those days special. But everyday life can be equally special when you keep in mind the idea that celebrations can happen anytime. For instance, did one of your children just get a new tooth or ride that bike all the
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Summer vacation is a time for lots of fun outdoor activities and family bonding, but summer is also a time when parents sometimes desperately need to get work done while kids are getting in the way looking for something to do! This summer, Nickelodeon Canada wants to help you prepare for those moments with a
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