If there’s one thing that almost every mom has in common, it’s being busy! From cooking and cleaning to getting kids to extra-curricular activities to helping out at school or in the community, there’s always something to fill a mom’s plate! In our home, I’m out of bed at six in the morning to pack …
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While there are a lot of energy bars I enjoy, it’s rare to find one that I absolutely love. For my busy lifestyle, energy bars are the perfect quick snack to have in my purse for those times I’m out of the house longer than I expected or for afternoons when I just don’t have …
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Over the last few months my weight has been creeping up bit by bit, and that’s something I’m determined to change. My diet is pretty healthy, but my occasional indulgences in a decadent meal or an extra glass of wine have resulted in my being just a little heavier than I would like. So for …
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While I know many parents dread packing lunches, I’ve never minded the job that much. And part of the reason for that is the fact that my boys are very easy to please when it comes to the meals and snacks I give them. A deli meat sandwich, a string cheese stick, pudding and a …
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In just a few weeks, one of my very favourite holidays will be arriving…Halloween! I’m notorious for going overboard with food, decorations and treats during almost every holiday celebration, but Halloween has always been one of my personal favourites. Custom tombstones, creative costumes and more help to make the day one that my boys and …
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As much as I love summer, I have to admit that my family went a little more crazy with indulgences than we should have during those warm summer months. From decadent feasts of steak and ribs on the barbeque to dreamy ice cream concoctions on the beach, occasional treats became a little too frequent during …
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With the new school year almost here, I’m stocking up on my boys’ favourite lunch meals and snacks. Luckily for me, they both like fairly basic, easy-to-find items like fruit cups and ham sandwiches. And of course, no lunch is complete without a Hunt’s Snack Pack pudding cup in my boys’ minds! Zackary favours butterscotch …
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The new school year is creeping up faster than I would like, but I have to admit that there’s one part of the back-to-school season I absolutely love…shopping for new school gear! And lunch gear has always been a personal favourite of mine. Gone are the days of squished sandwiches in plastic bags and paper …
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When I was younger, we usually got one or two treats at most on Valentine’s Day. In the morning, we had a special breakfast of heart-shaped Jell-O. Since it was a once-a-year treat we were always very excited about digging into the red jiggling hearts. Later that day, we each received a small heart-shaped box …
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Overall I eat pretty healthy but snacks are definitely my weakness. I am horrible for skipping breakfast, I eat sensibly at lunch and supper, but during the day when I get a craving for something to eat, I often end up grabbing a snack made of chocolate with no nutritional value. Considering I strive to …
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I love baking but occasionally I just don’t have time for it. Whether it’s an especially busy time of year with school and work or it’s the middle of summer and turning on the oven would sweat us out of the house, baking cookies from scratch, while delicious, simply isn’t always an option. When that …
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If a week of March Break is starting to get a little wearing and you’re looking for a way to keep your kids entertained, why not head into the kitchen and do a little cooking! Sabra Canada has some tasty and delicious ideas for meals and snacks that are simple enough for kids to prepare …
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With the New Year in full swing and plenty of people focusing on getting healthy, Kellogg’s Canada is once again at the forefront of healthy eating with a new line of breakfast options and snacks to fit a busy woman’s lifestyle. I received an assortment of the new products to try and I couldn’t wait …
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I may eat pretty healthy overall, but I still love my snacks! So I like making sure that I have alternatives to traditional junk food in my house when the snack craving hits. Fruit and vegetables are always a great choice, but sometimes I want something that’s crunchy, salty and satisfies my craving for snack …
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For the most part, I eat fairly healthy. I love fruits and vegetables, eat plenty of lean protein and healthy fats and limit heavily processed foods. But I do have a few weaknesses and one is chocolate. I have a bad habit of reacting to that dreaded afternoon slump by immediately reaching for a few …
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My two little nephews are two years old and five months old, which means that one child is just starting solids and the other has a fairly well-developed palate but still needs his food to be simple and easy to chew. Heinz Canada has some great baby food choices for infants right up to toddlers …
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One of my favourite activities every Christmas is making holiday treats with my boys. There are some goodies that I whip up myself, but there are others that my boys help me create. We all love spending quality time together and of course, Zackary and Benjamin get very excited about eating their creations afterwards! This …
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I love celebrating almost any holiday and I’ve sometimes even been known to find obscure holidays or invent my own traditions just as an excuse to celebrate and have fun with my boys. But of all the holidays throughout the year, Halloween is easily one of my favourites. I have a tendency to go overboard …
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I am a little bit addicted to subscription box services, and a few months ago I discovered my favourite one yet. Snackbox is a monthly subscription box packed with better-for-you snacks carefully selected by a holistic nutritionist and delivered straight to your door. I had the chance to dig into the September snack box recently …
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My boys and I love our snacks. While regular meals are great, snacks are definitely a family favourite whether we’re enjoying sweet treats or savoury crunchy foods. Obviously, that means that I have to be careful about the snacks we eat because we’d end up with a lot of unhealthy food in our bodies otherwise! …
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When the weather starts to turn cool, I inevitably start getting into a snacking mood that can have a negative effect on my usual healthy eating habits. Fortunately, this fall Kellogg’s Canada has released some great new products that will let me snack happy without packing on pounds! I received an assortment of the new …
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With one child in Grade Two and one child in Pre-Kindergarten, I will be packing one lunch and one healthy snack every school day for the next year. And while I actually rather enjoy packing lunches for my boys, I am adamant that the items I pack produce as little waste as possible. I love …
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When I was in Chicago recently, I had the chance to connect with some of the people at Itzy Ritzy. This trendy eco-concious company specializes in producing high-quality, eco-friendly reusable bags for everything from snacks to sandwiches and as a big fan of green products, I was eager to see what they were like. Itzy …
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My boys and I love to snack. Even though three healthy meals are a part of every day, we all love indulging in tasty treats on a weekday afternoon or after dinner on a relaxing weekend. I try to keep the snacks healthy as much as possible but sometimes finding snacks that taste great and …
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One of my favourite things about summer is the delicious seasonal food. Watermelon, barbecued burgers, fresh garden veggies…there are so many tasty treats to enjoy! And this year, Pepperidge Farm has taken one of the most popular summer foods, S’mores, and incorporated the treat into brand new limited edition Goldfish Grahams S’Mores! Recently I received …
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June is a big month at Disney Junior, because your child’s favourite channel is celebrating dads this month in a very, very big way! There’s a special bond a dad has with his children and no movie displays that bond better than Finding Nemo. On Saturday, June 15 at 6pm EST, tune in for the …
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Mother’s Day is this weekend and Disney Junior has a whole day of celebration on the way! If you’re looking for a way to relax and have some quiet time with your children, you’ll love the line-up on Sunday, May 12! The fun kicks off at 9am with Special Agent Oso. Eun-Kyung wants to make …
My boys absolutely love fruit puree pouches. These convenient sealed pouches first appeared as an alternative to the glass jar from baby food companies, but older children loved the squeezable pouches so much that it wasn’t long before companies started creating fruit snack pouches especially designed for older children too! Zackary and Benjamin both love …
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Last year my family had the chance to review the brand new Twistos Snack Bites. They were crispy and light little morsels of deliciousness that I absolutely loved. And with flavours like Asiago, Bruschetta and Parmesan & Garlic, I couldn’t help but want to hide the bags away for myself! Unfortunately, the boys loved the …
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My boys are always on the go. I am amazed at how full of energy Zackary is at the end of a full day of school, something that used to tire me right out as a kid, and Benjamin seems to have the exact same temperament. All that running around means that I need to …
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My very favourite thing about being a part of the Kelloggers blog program is getting to be one of the first moms to try the newest products from Kellogg’s Canada. Last month, I received a box full of some of Kellogg’s new cereal and snack options and I hardly knew what to try first. The …
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My boys are huge fans of yogurt. They love the creamy texture, the different fruit varieties and, most of all, the tangy flavour. But while yogurt is a fun and healthy treat at home, it’s not a great choice when we’re on the go. Luckily Earth’s Best is here to help! The company’s new Yogurt …
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There’s nothing more frustrating than waking up every morning to pack a healthy lunch for my son only to have half of it come back uneaten at the end of the day. Zackary has always been a bit of a picky eater and after a week or two of repetitive lunches, I start noticing that …
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As a Life Made Delicious Connector, I sometimes have the chance to learn about the newest happenings at General Mills and when I heard the news that Yoplait yoghurt had joined the General Mills family of products, I had to celebrate! Yoplait is one of my family’s very favourite brands of yoghurt; my youngest loves …
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There are few things I love more than a really good dip for chips or veggies and one of my absolute favourite dips is hummus. Not only is the blend of chickpeas, olive oil and lemon juice delicious; it’s healthy too! Low in fat and a source of protein and fibre…what’s not to love? But …
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This year both of my boys are going to going to school. Zackary is entering Grade One so this will be his first year of full school days every day of the week. And Benjamin is starting playschool; it’s only two mornings a week but it will be his first time out of the house …
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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 …
I try my best to eat healthy but I have to admit that I just can’t resist a good snack. Whether I’m in the mood for something sweet or something salty, when mid afternoon or late evening cravings hit, I just can’t resist a good snack. Of course, though, all the best snacks are the …
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