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Tangy Jalapeno Scallops Make an Easy Gourmet Appetizer

October 29, 2015 by Kathryn 60 Comments

I’ve been a huge fan of seafood ever since I was a child, and that’s something I don’t ever see changing. From tender crab to meaty shrimp and succulent salmon to hearty cod, if it’s from the ocean then I love it. But in today’s world, making sure that the seafood we eat is sustainable is more important than ever before. Luckily, I have an easy way to do just that thanks to the Marine Stewardship Council!

As much as I wished I could find sustainable seafood choices previously, I had a hard time knowing whether fish was sustainably sourced or not. Now, the MSC ecolabel lets me know at a glance that the fish I’m buying has been certified for coming from a well-managed and sustainable fishery. With a gift card in hand to create my dish, I headed to my local Real Canadian Superstore to grab ingredients for a delicious and eco-friendly Tangy Jalapeno Scallops appetizer!

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Challenge Yourself to Choose More Stars with #PCStars #GuidingStarsCA

July 9, 2015 by Kathryn 6 Comments

Last month I had my first introduction of the PC Guiding Stars program and I absolutely loved how easy the system was to use. Simply look for foods with one, two or three stars to ensure you’re making healthy choices for your family. The more stars a food has, the more nutritionally dense it is. Since learning about the Guiding Stars, I wanted to go further and improve my eating habits with help from the program. So I signed into my free PC Plus account and opened my Guiding Stars profile to see what improvements I could make.

As it turned out, I was already at the highest possible level, a Level 5! We tend to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables in the house along with lots of lean protein, so it was exciting to see that those habits were ones that the Guiding Stars program recognized as healthful. But I knew we could do even better, so I set out to substitute some of our usual weekly purchases for products with higher stars.

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Eating Healthy is Easier with Loblaws Guiding Stars Program

May 22, 2015 by Kathryn 52 Comments

I do my best to feed my family healthy and nourishing meals and for the most part, I think I do a pretty good job. But sometimes deciding which foods are the best choices is tricky. I try to always glance at food labels and check the amount of sugar, protein, fibre or other nutrients that some of my purchases contain. But I simply don’t have time to compare every variety of yogurt to determine which brand has the least sugar and fat while still providing protein and calcium.

So what’s a busy parent to do? Turn to the Guiding Stars! This new program from President’s Choice is in Loblaws stores across Canada and gives popular foods a simple star rating so that families can determine with a quick glance which choices are the healthiest. The system grades foods based on a credit and debit system and then assigns the star ranking. Things like vitamins, minerals and fibre increase a food’s ranking while things like saturated fat and added sugar move it down. The program makes good food choices easier and, best of all, it’s easy enough for a child to understand! [Read more…]

Get Fired Up for Summer Fun with New Seasonal Treats from the President’s Choice Insider’s Report-Giveaway

July 3, 2013 by Kathryn 218 Comments

With Canada Day behind us, summer is officially underway and that means that the President’s Choice Summer Insider’s Report has been released! I love checking out the newest seasonal products from PC and so I was very excited to receive a box full of some of the featured items this summer.

president's choice sparkling green tea I was especially pleased to see new PC Black Label products in my package. This is hands-down my favourite specialty line from President’s Choice and the new Cranberry & Coconut Muesli I received looked absolutely mouth-watering. It tasted just as good with a blend of fruit and nuts that was both hearty and delicious.

I also enjoyed the new sparkling iced tea, which came in a black tea, green tea and roobis tea varieties. I love iced tea but I have to admit that the idea of a sparkling version didn’t really captivate me. I changed my opinion shortly after trying it though; these sparkling teas are absolutely delicious! And though I’ve never been a fan of green tea, the Sparkling Green Tea with Honey and Citrus was the perfect light and sweet summer drink. [Read more…]

Loblaw Baby and You Facebook Community

September 8, 2011 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Having a baby is a life-changing experience that really is unlike any other. And there’s nothing better than sharing the experience with other parents. Whether you’re benefiting from the wisdom of those with older children, sharing your own experiences with a first-time parent or celebrating one of your baby’s milestones, there’s always something to talk about.

And now parents have a great new place to chat thanks to the Baby and You Facebook page! This brand new community from Loblaw is the perfect place to take a moment for yourself and chat with other moms about every parent’s favourite topic…being a parent!

To make the community even better, by joining you’ll have the chance to enjoy special coupons and contests just for members of the Baby and You Facebook page! If there’s one thing that every parent enjoys, it’s extra savings, right?

To keep the conversation flowing, two of Canada’s most popular Mommy bloggers are going to be posting great features for parents to enjoy. Jody from Mommy Moment focuses on all things Mom, while Lisa from Growing Your Baby covers baby topics. With their dynamic input, there is sure to be plenty of learning, laughter and interaction in the Baby and You community!

I’ve been a member of the Baby and You page for about two weeks now and I love how I can read a quick article or share my opinions in the course of a busy day. Of course, I also can’t wait to check out the fantastic promotions that are sure to come! Why not check out the page for yourself and get ready for a fun and rewarding community that lets you share everything about your baby and you!

Join In: To participate in all the fun perks offered by Baby and You, like the Facebook page today

Disclosure – I am participating in the Baby and You program by Mom Central Canada on behalf of Loblaw Companies. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own. Please view full Terms of Use and Policies