Cute and easy Rainbow Cupcakes that Kids Can Decorate on their own. Great spring activity for St. Patrick's Day or any rainy day that needs cheering up. The boys and I made these cute little Rainbow Cupcakes over the March Break. That's because I thought Spring weather was right around the corner, turns out I was wrong, it was still a month away! But here it is mid April and Mother Nature has finally decided to cooperate, hallelujah! Now that the … [Read more...]
Rainbow Cupcakes
Easy Easter Cupcakes
Easy Easter cupcakes that the kids can make themselves! Anyone else surprised by how fast Easter creeped up on us this year? March Break literally just ended and already the boys are on a 4 day break for Easter! Feeling a little unprepared, but not too stressed because we aren't having family visit for the holiday anyway, but I wanted do a little celebrating with the boys to keep things fun! And of course, our go-to fun activity is always cupcakes! My boys love to craft … [Read more...]
Banana Muffins with a Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl
One of our very favourite muffin recipes is Banana Oatmeal with Chocolate Chips of course, because my muffin monsters love all things chocolate. Recently I decided to update our tried and true recipe for a bit of fun with some Reese's Spreads. You can't go wrong with Reese's! Reese's Monkey Muffins Reese's Monkey Muffins are banana muffins with a chocolate and peanut butter swirl! Ingredients 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup quick oats ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Chai Latte
Every year during the Christmas holidays I make a beautiful soft, squishy gingerbread cookie that the family loves. No matter what time of year it is, gingerbread is always a hit flavour at my house so I was really excited to see this amazing Gingerbread Chai Latte recipe from Paula at Thrifty Momma's Tips. There's just something so soothing about a nice warm cup in your hand in the wintertime. I've invited Paula to tell you more about it! Chai tea latte is my … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day must-haves from Trudeau
Valentines Day is right around the corner and I've been busy in the kitchen testing out some of the best products from Trudeau that just scream....err....whispers romance! Sometimes it's the little ways we show our affection that mean the most, and the Heart shaped egg ring is just the thing to add the element of surprise! My youngest boy is an absolute egg lover and got a real kick out of his 'love' egg! The classic Trudeau silicone is Heat resistant to 428°F-220°C and dishwasher … [Read more...]
Mixed Berry Protein Shake
So apparently February is the new spring? Yesterday was over 10 degrees and sunny outside so our backyard is a swamp with melting snow. I've given the puppy a bath about 5 times so far in the last 24 hours, shoot me! I can't handle spring, but I know winter will be back in a couple days and I'll be shivering in the ice and snow once again. That's just life in Canada right Canucks? We were raised to complain about the weather! lol One thing that makes my mind race right past spring and … [Read more...]