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    Low Sodium Sweet Potato Fries and Tangy Dip #BornOnTheFarm

    June 5, 2017 - By 

    I am Ontario born and raised. Which means I can handle a challenging snowy winter, and I love to ski and skate, and I enjoy all four of our very pronounced and sometimes short seasons. It also means I have been to a farm many times in my life. Boy, do I know how hard farmers work. Wouldn’t trade places with a farmer for more than a day, ever! My Mom grew up on a farm and I have heard a trillion stories. Her big family, with five brothers, and herself, all had a role to help bring their strawberries…

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    25 Whimsical Unicorn Party Ideas

    May 22, 2017 - By 

    Have a childlike fascinations with unicorns? These Unicorn party ideas are just the thing for you then! Unicorns capture the imaginations of everyone, no matter how old or how young. There’s something whimsical and fun about unicorns and unicorn foods and novelties too. This year unicorns are inspiring all kinds of cheery hairstyles, clothing designs and baked goods. Here is everything you need to pull off a fun little Unicorn party for any age. I know my kids would have loved these unicorn party ideas if we had ever chosen that as a theme for one of their parties. They are…

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    41 Delicious Camping Recipes and Treats

    May 18, 2017 - By 

    Camping recipes can make a weekend getaway even more fun than it already is. Everybody loves a campfire and roasting marshmallows or making S’mores. It’s super close to the May long weekend and you know what that means, right? Bring on the camping and outdoor fun! It’s finally nice enough to load up the car or van and head to the cottage. Yippee!! Give these recipes a try this season and don’t forget to pin for later too. Do you have any favourite camping recipes you love to try every season? 41 Delicious Camping Recipes and Treats 1. Banana Boats…

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    Ketogenic Diet – What is It?

    May 11, 2017 - By 

    Ketogenic diet. Lately, I hear about this all the time, but what is it really? Some people say it’s amazing. Some people are skeptical. Others can’t live without pasta. But what is a ketogenic diet, really, and why is it so popular? Let’s take a look. I first heard about the ketogenic diet years ago when my older daughter was doing drama camp with a peer who had epilepsy. This particular child had daily seizures, if not more frequent. The young girl’s mom and I talked often about parenting kids with unique challenges. When she mentioned that her daughter was on the ketogenic…

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    Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts #BornOnTheFarm

    May 8, 2017 - By 

    Healthy living is a constant process. We exercise and are a very active family. We strive to improve as often as possible. But, like everyone, we falter. It’s super simple to reach for takeout on a night when we are frazzled and running. Meal planning goes out the door when we are racing from activity to activity and working at night too. So, what is a busy family to do to help build healthy meal options weekly?   Well, here are a few thoughts. I hope they help. Four Ways To Build Healthier Family Meals: USE YOUR WEEKEND  – Do a Few…

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    Fast Slow Pro from Breville Makes Dinner Easier than Ever

    April 20, 2017 - By 

    This post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a commission when a purchase is made via the links in this post. I also received product in exchange for consideration here.  The Fast Slow Pro is my favourite new kitchen toy. I have been eyeing up the Breville Canada Fast Slow Pro for awhile now. But I was waiting to decide if I could truly make use of this or not. Honestly the idea of pressure cooking intimidated me at first. This past month we added this to our weekly meal planning routine and I couldn’t be…

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    Sautéed Asparagus and Scalloped Potatoes – Simple Side Dishes Are Better With Butter #BornOnTheFarm

    April 7, 2017 - By 

    Sometimes I feel like butter is a dairy staple we take for granted. Butter makes sauces creamier, baked goods taste richer and it can elevate a recipe. But it never really takes centre stage. Just like side dishes. But Gay Lea butter can make almost anything better. It can improve a simple fresh vegetable like sautéed asparagus or add a twist to a new variation on traditional scalloped potatoes. This week was a brutally busy one with both girls in a martial arts tournament working as score-keepers and competing too. and it seemed like meals – good fresh home cooked…

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    20 Adorable and Fun Easter Cookies

    March 30, 2017 - By 

    Nothing says Easter like baking! This is one of my favourite times of the year. When the snow clears and paves the way for family getting together again. Easter is one of those opportunities to get everyone together again. Easter also brings out the kid in all of us. These 20 fun Easter cookies are a special treat for guests. 20 Adorable and Fun Easter Cookies Stencil Cookies http://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/blog/party-food/easy-easter-stencil-cookies Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies http://www.happinessishomemade.net/recipe/gluten-free-vanilla-bean-sugar-cookies/ Bunny Love: Bunny Paws http://www.easypeasyandfun.com/easter-cookies-bunny-paws/ Bunny Bottoms http://www.yourmodernfamily.com/eater-bunny-bottom-cookies/ Chocolate bunny Jelly bean Cookies https://www.frugalmomeh.com/2015/03/chocolate-bunny-jelly-bean-cookies.html Chocolate and Peanut Butter: Easter Cracker cookies http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/84199/easter-cracker-cookies-nutella Malted Macaroons…

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    Twenty Sweet Easter Treats to Enjoy!

    March 22, 2017 - By 

    It’s finally spring! That makes me happy for a few reasons. I mean I love that it’s that much closer to summer and summer is my favourite of all the seasons. But winter is a close second actually ever since we started skiing. So, when the skis go away and the snow disappears I need some Easter treats to look forward to. My Twenty Favourite Sweet Easter Treats Grandbaby Cakes – Carrot Cake Pound Cake Family Food and Travel – Easy Easter Cupcakes Food n Service – Easter Sugar Cookies with Jellybeans Cincy Shopper – Easter Pretzel Chicks The MondayBox…

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    25 Best Overnight and Make Ahead Breakfasts

    March 13, 2017 - By 

    Wake up to one of these overnight breakfasts! There’s never enough time in the morning. It’s the busiest time of the day around here. Everyone is running out the door and frankly there is never time for fancy breakfasts. Or is there? Well, there are ways to beat breakfast boredom. These 25 Make Ahead Overnight Breakfasts can help you master breakfast recipes that give your entire family energy to last all morning. Preparing these easy breakfasts at night helps make morning a breeze. These Overnight Breakfasts help simplify the morning routine and that’s welcome any time of the year. There…