Stories From Moms
Mother’s Day is a bitter sweet day for me and has been for some time. I actually have two mothers, neither of which are part of my life. That can be a bitter pill to swallow on a day devoted…
The Ups and Downs of Spring #Achoo #Onatural
Spring is finally here! I think… After about 6 long months of winter the arrival of spring is more than welcome. The grass is getting green. The tulips are getting ready to bloom. The robins are back. The apple tree…
Spaghetti Squash Crust Pizza Recipe
I’ve seen a lot of posts lately with recipes for pizza crust made of cauliflower. Everyone says it’s wonderful. And maybe it is. But I just can’t get over the fact that it’s cauliflower – one of my least favourite…
Tips for Getting Kids to Brush Their Teeth
April is National Oral Health Care Month. I know it doesn’t sound all that exciting but taking care of our oral health is so important. And I know what a challenge it can be when it comes to getting our…
Cycling Safety Is a Family Affair. #SKWParty Twitter Party Alert May 6th
My daughter owned a bike helmet before she even owned a bike. Wearing a helmet is one of those things that I knew I wanted to reinforce as “this is just what we do” right from the beginning. It’s the same…
Carrot, Onion & Spinach Bhajias (fritters) Recipe #GlutenFree
I have fallen in love with Indian fritters! A few months ago I did a recipe for Pakora with Paneer (cheese) stuffed inside and they were amazing. When I was given the challenge to prepare a dish from the Secrets to…
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls Recipe
I love making finger foods. They are fun to eat and give you the opportunity to try a variety of flavours. They are perfect for parties and sometimes I just make up a variety of fun finger food for dinner….
Little Helper, Big Germs. Getting Help With Lysol® No-Touch™Hand Soap System
We have a not quite five year old in our house. She loves rock collecting, cat snuggling, any craft that involves glitter and she loves helping mom cook. It’s probably not surprising that there is a lot of hand washing…
Caramel Pretzel Peanut Butter Snack Bites
Peanut butter is a staple in our house. We love it in sandwiches, on crackers, or sometimes just straight out of the jar. It’s so delicious and is a quick way to fill that between meal void too! Of course…
Mom Shaming the Organic Way
Move aside co-sleepers and disposable diaper buying parents – when it comes to parent shaming these days it’s all about what’s in your grocery cart. This is what I spotted in my Facebook feed this morning that prompted me…
Fit, Fierce and Forty Something – With Some Help
I’ve been interested in fitness and nutrition my entire adult life. Keeping fit and healthy are high on my priority list. To be honest I never found it to be that difficult. I love being active and eating right was…
Miss Molly and Me – Strong and Stylish
Being active is just part of my life. As much as eating, sleeping and breathing. I need it. To be healthy physically and mentally. And becoming a mother has not changed that. In fact I feel it’s more important than…
Lalaloopy Tinies with Hair – Make your Easter Basket Colorful
Easter is so much fun with little ones in the house. We love coloring eggs and hiding treats for Miss Molly to hunt for on Easter morning. We have no problems with treats in our house because we firmly believe…
Fish & (Polenta) Chips Curry Style #GlutenFree
When you think of traditional British food what comes to mind? I’m betting a lot of people would say fish and chips. Nobody does it quite like the British do. But did you know that curry is huge in the…
Apple Glazed Chicken, Apple & Spinach Meatballs Recipe
One of my daughter’s favorite meals is sweet and sour meatballs and rice. I’m kind of a fan myself. This twist on an old standby is much healthier and so delicious. She gobbled them up. And so did I. Save…