Maybe it’s the heat, or the lack of routine, or the exhausting task of keeping the kids occupied all day (or probably a combination of all three!), but whatever the reason, there are a lot of times when I don’t feel like cooking much in the summer. I either prepare meals earlier in the day while…
Category: Life with the Whiners
Design Your Own Snack Mix #SummerWithChex
Summer is finally here, and my boys have already uttered the dreaded words “I’m bored” numerous times this past week. I work from home, so I’ve been trying my best to keep them occupied while I’m busy. They spend a lot of time kicking the ball around in the backyard, or if the weather isn’t nice, they’ll be inside playing Minecraft, Lego, or board-games….
Fun Ideas for Thermos Lunches & “Stuck on You” Labels Review
When my maternity leave came to an end a few months ago, Ayla started daycare full-time. I was so worried she was going to have a really tough time, because she was very attached to me and screamed every time I left the room. Well, she completely surprised me! She settled in at daycare without…
Morning Coffee “Mugshot”
This is me drinking my morning coffee in my favourite mug. Isn’t it pretty? We received a set of them as a wedding gift almost 12 years ago. I’m so proud of myself for managing to keep this mug intact for that long! (Just watch- now that I’ve said that, it’ll probably break.) I often…
Frozen Yogurt-Coated Grapes
Easter’s almost here and the kids are getting excited about all the candy that the Easter Bunny is going to be bringing them…oh goodie. Okay, so I’m a little less thrilled about the whole candy thing than they are. It’s not that I don’t like candy, but it seems like we are bombarded with sugary…
Cheesy Shells with Broccoli
It’s spring break, and I’m taking the week off work to spend time with my kids. Since I want to spend as much time as possible with them instead of in the kitchen, I’m going to be making a lot of simple, easy, kid-friendly meals this week. This recipe is one of our favourites. My…
Healthy Banana Oat Squares
I’m not sure where the recipe originated for these squares, but I came across it on Facebook. I shared it on my facebook page and then gave it a try for myself with a few minor changes, which I’ll share with you here. They were a big hit, especially with Ayla. They make such a…
Highlights from 2013
Happy New Year! It’s time to reflect on what I’ve been up to over the past year. I started the year about 8 months pregnant with my third child. I had gestational diabetes, like I did with my previous pregnancies, so I began writing a blog called the GD Diaries to document my experience. I…
5 Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
It seems like homemade gifts are all the rage right now. I admit, I’m jumping on board with this fun DIY trend this holiday season. I’m not very crafty, but I like making food, so my homemade gifts are all food-related. So far I’ve made muffin mix, soup mix, dip mix, spice blends, and sweets….
A Day in the Life of a Mom of Three
Today, I’m going to give you a glimpse into my real life, without a fancy camera, without staged or touched-up photos, just raw footage of a typical day in our household. If you’ve ever been curious what life is like with three kids, here’s your chance to find out. I’m on maternity leave at the…
Food and Whine 