There is lots of fun to be had in the summer. Some can involve nature. Always being open to ideas I have been collecting ideas from different places and collecting pieces of nature such as pinecones, acorns from the fall. Incorporating nature into activities is not only an easy addition …
You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! I love summer and all the yummy cool treats that the summer brings. That’s not to say you can’t enjoy these same cool treats during our Canadian winters but there’s nothing better than a cool treat on a hot day! …
I’m an active mom of two and boy can they keep you busy. I’m sure many of you know that feeling running around after them can tire out your feet, but when asked by CaliMojos to review their new colour changing flip flop I was over the moon. I received …
Courtesy of the BC Blueberry Council, my daughter and I just had a lovely Tuesday affair with blueberries! The media event aimed to promote awareness on the health benefits of blueberries by excitingly sharing with us the endless possibilities of healthy blueberry recipes! Our day felt like we were in …
I am a serious snacker. Some people eat three big meals a day and they are good to go. Me? I prefer my meals small so I can get in plenty of snacking throughout the day. However, one of the problems with snacking is that snack foods are often incredibly …
If you have ever had a typical, bland rice cake, you may have sworn off of any rice based snack for good. That, however, would be unfortunate as that would stop you from enjoy Thornhill Farms Rice Bites. These rice based crackers are delicious, super portable, and incredibly versatile—the very …
Coming up with a dinner that will make everyone in a family of six happy can be nearly impossible, but if your family likes chicken, rice and a mild sauce, they should love this, it’s super easy to make and the entire family can help. 1 tblsp of olive oil …
So it has arrived. Mid-Summer boredom and the questions of “What are we doing today?” “We have to go where?” “I don’t want to” and then there are the times where you can not make them move away from a game system, computer or television. It is hard to find …
Ah…the hot, wonderfully long days of summer! There’s nothing better than a hot day, a good book on the patio and a cold drink! And what better way to have a cold drink or treat than to make your own slushie or snow cone! The Hamilton Beach Ice Shaver is …