Food
Choosing great food on a budget and turning that into meals the entire family loves! That's the goal for many households. It's not always easy, or affordable so here are a few ideas and recipes that make sense for our family. Hoping you find some new favourites for your family meal rotation here too. A love of food is something we all nurture from the start with our family, and as parents it's a constant challenge to commit to healthy living while also sticking to the budget. Here are a few tips and tricks that can help you eat healthy food and also try a few new recipe ideas that won't break the bank. Don't Miss my Cooking with Kids series and my Pinterest board by the same name. There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of amazing and fun recipes for families there. We cook it first and sometimes make the mistakes so that we can deliver great recipes and food content to you.
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25 Gluten Free Crockpot Dinner Ideas
Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I don’t know about you but I love my slow cooker. It’s a year round powerhouse. With a busy schedule like ours I need to set it and forget it. And let’s be honest is there anything nicer than the aroma of a stew cooking all day? Anything cooked in the crockpot fills the house with the sweet smell of something delicious for dinner. I know my crew loves coming home to that. I know a lot of my readers are gluten free, some by choice and some out of necessity. In years gone by I have been gluten free…
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25 Muffins, Bread and Breakfast Rolls To Savour
Muffins are one of my favourite easy snacks. I used to make them a few times a week when I was younger actually. They are so easy to make and tasty to grab for breakfast, lunch or even as a quick snack. Many days I run out of baking and cooking inspiration entirely. So, I look to great influencers I know and trust to help me rediscover my creative side. This year, I thought some of my readers would also enjoy having a list of muffins, bread and breakfast rolls all in one place. Muffins, bread and breakfast rolls There’s a little bit of everything here and you are sure…
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25 Easy Breakfast Skillets, Bakes and Casseroles
Is breakfast your least inspired meal of the day? I feel your pain. Even when well rested I rarely feel like I have the time and creativity to build something scrumptious for breakfast. These 25 Easy Breakfast Skillets, Bakes and Casseroles can help you with that. Most days of the week I am a grab the yogurt, and coffee, and go kind of girl. Seems like there’s never enough time to gather ingredients and bake in the morning. These easy breakfast skillets, casseroles and bakes can be prepared or made ahead and shared on a special occasion. These are two of the dishes I am thinking about serving this Holiday Season – Farmer’s…
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Traditional Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies
These Traditional Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies combine some really great and comforting flavours. There’s nothing better than the taste of peppermint during the holidays. It’s one of those tastes you either love or hate, I think. My kids for the longest time would say it’s too spicy, or too hot if I ever gave them peppermint. To this day only one has warmed to the notion of minty tastes and foods and baked goods. Did you know that peppermint actually dates back to the Egyptians? It’s true. In fact, peppermint was found dried in Egyptian pyramids as early as 1000 BC. Peppermint was then brought here and grows wild. There…
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Electric Spiralizer – A 3-in-1 Powerhouse #Giveaway
The Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Electric Spiralizer is even better than the original. As always, you can make fun veggie noodles, but this 3-in-1 model also features two other blades – a ribbon cutter and a grater – making the 3-in-1 Electric Spiralizer a multi-function tool in the kitchen that helps make healthy meal prep easier. 3-in-1 Electric Spiralizer Makes Healthy Cooking Easier With this handheld spiralizer, healthy cooking just got a lot easier, and I absolutely love that. I try to eat a healthy diet. Not only will it extend my life, but because I have GI tract issues, it helps keep me feeling better on a regular basis. Using this…
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Show-stopping 3D Christmas Tree Cookies
It’s baking season!! Wahoo. I love baking. I have a big sweet tooth. You might already know that if you spend any time reading this blog at all. Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to bake with my kids. And honestly it’s okay to indulge just a little more this time of year. These 3 D Christmas Tree Cookies are a showstopper. These Christmas Tree Cookies are magical, don’t you think? Wait until you see the look on people’s faces when you share and serve. There are several steps to making these, but they are very worth the time and effort. Start with a basic Christmas Tree Cookie, add a huge…
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20 Creative DIY Christmas Presents
Sometimes gifts from the heart are the nicest kind of gifts. You know the kind of gifts I am talking about? A unique little treasure that speaks to you forever, that makes you smile every time you see it. Here are a few unique presents that you can make for someone special here in this list of 20 Creative DIY Christmas Presents. Food gifts, can be made with love, and that makes them taste so much better, don’t you think? This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola seems like a great treat. Homemade potato chip holiday favours could be scrumptious too. And, there’s always shortbread. That’s a timeless hit as…
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Ayurvedic Teas from Tetley – #TetleyFindYourBalance #Giveaway
Ayurvedic teas from Tetley satisfy my tea cravings while helping to balance mind and body. It’s the only thing I love as much as coffee. If I’m being honest, I might even love it more. These Ayurvedic teas from Tetley are a great addition to my tea routine and collection, because I can enjoy them and at the same time help holistically improve my health. In short, I feel good about drinking tea. Ayurvedic Teas – Based in 5,000 Year Old Wisdom Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old system of holistic knowledge which teaches that balancing the mind, body, and spirit is essential for holistic well-being. If I am being totally…
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OH SO Good Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Broccoli cheddar soup is one that I know many people love. Soups at this time of year are perfect for many reasons. They are easy to cook and sometimes easy to share. Cook them in a big batch and save some broccoli cheddar soup for later too. Serve this beauty in a bread bowl and it is really a scrumptious and healthy meal. Perfect for one of those chilly Fall, or Winter Days. I love soups in the cooler months because it seems like I am always cold then. Broccoli Cheddar soup is comforting and it warms everyone up. (Even me). Broccoli Cheddar soup is good for you and perfect…
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Try Subway’s Sublime Carved Turkey Sandwich and Give Back to Food Banks Canada #NationalSandwichDay #Giveaway
I missed Thanksgiving this year. Oh, don’t feel bad for me. I missed out on a big delicious turkey dinner because I left for a fellowship in Zambia the Friday before Thanksgiving. While you were eating turkey I was spotting zebras and elephants and visiting clinics to talk about health care policy in Africa. When I returned to Canada, I heard SUBWAY® had a Carved Turkey Sandwich out and I figured I might get a little turkey time after all. This past weekend was show week here. My kids are ridiculously busy girls. My younger daughter was performing all weekend in The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet. I enjoy seeing them…